Kinesiology – Exercise Science Concentration
This concentration would be well suited for students preparing for careers in a wide range of careers in wellness and health promotion fields as well as students preparing for graduate work in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, and Exercise Physiology.
Kinesiology Core Courses (16 hours)
- BI 110: Biological Investigations OR BI 107 Human Biology
- KI 201: Introduction to Kinesiology
- KI 340: Exercise Physiology
- KI 341: Biomechanics
Kinesiology – Exercise Science Concentration electives (26 hours)
Students must complete either of these two-credit experiences (a student can complete both but only one counts towards the major):
- KI 101: First Aid and CPR/AED
- KI 463/464: Internship in Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Students will choose five electives with the guidance of their advisors:
- KI 214: Teaching Physical Activities
- KI 225: Nutrition
- KI 232: Motor Development
- KI 240: Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning
- KI 308: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
- KI 335: Personal Wellness and Fitness
- KI 383: Exercise Testing, Evaluation, and Prescription
- BI 315: Anatomy and Physiology I
- BI 316: Anatomy and Physiology II
- CH 110: General Chemistry or CH 101 Chemistry and Society
- MG 305: Athletic Administration
- PY 225: College Physics I
Capstone: Four hours chosen from HS 402, BI 401/402, BI 404, or IS 485.
Kinesiology – Physical Education Concentration
This concentration is intended for students pursuing PE teacher licensure. Students in this concentration should double major in kinesiology and education.
Kinesiology Core Courses (16 hours)
- BI 110: Biological Investigations OR BI 107 Human Biology
- KI 201: Introduction to Kinesiology
- KI 340: Exercise Physiology
- KI 341: Biomechanics
Kinesiology – Physical Education Concentration required courses (22 hours plus capstone / student teaching)
- KI 211: Foundations of Physical Education
- KI 214: Teaching Physical Activities
- KI 232: Motor Development
- KI 310: Adaptive Physical Education
- KI 332: Applied Motor Learning
- KI 335: Personal Wellness and Fitness
Capstone: Minimum four hours; normally met through student teaching.
These students should enroll in ED 101 their first semester or as soon as possible thereafter and work closely with their advisors in both departments to ensure all State of Illinois requirements for licensure are met.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science - Minor
A minor in Kinesiology and Exercise Science consists of 24 hours and includes:
Required Courses (8 hours):
- BI 107: Human Biology OR BI 110: Biological Investigation
- KI 201: Introduction to Kinesiology
Electives (16 hours—choose four courses):
- BI 315: Anatomy and Physiology I
- BI 316: Anatomy and Physiology II
- KI 225: Nutrition
- KI 232: Motor Development
- MG 305: Athletic Administration
- KI 308: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
- KI 335: Personal Wellness and Fitness
- KI 340: Exercise Physiology
- KI 463/464: Internship
Students planning to pursue graduate work in the health professions and/or special certifications (Physical Therapy, Athletic Trainer, etc.) should take BI 315 and BI 316 and should strongly consider majoring in Biology with a concentration in Physiology or completing the full Kinesiology and Exercise Science major.