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Apr 28, 2024
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2017-2018 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Kinesiology, B.S.
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The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology prepares students to become professionals in various specializations, such as teaching physical education in a public school system (with an EC-12 all level Texas teaching certification), exercise sports science, pre-allied health or sports management. Students will be prepared to earn a Texas teaching certification in EC-12 all-level physical education. The 121- to 124-hour B.S. in Kinesiology is designed to be completed in four years. Students can select one of the following concentrations as their concentration:
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Degree Requirements
The following requirements apply to all candidates for the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science. The Bachelor of Arts option is available to those who choose plans in Communication, Humanities, Mathematical Sciences, or Psychology. The Bachelor of Science option is available to those who choose plans in Biology, Communication, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Mathematical Sciences or Psychology.
- Satisfy all university requirements for a bachelor’s degree as found in the “University Degree Requirements ” section of this catalog.
- Satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements for students entering college in Fall 1999 or after. Note: Students who transfer from a Texas public community college or public university and are certified as core complete shall have satisfied the core requirements of UHV.
- Satisfy the requirements for either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science, as follows:
- Bachelor of Arts
(1) Lower or Upper Division: 3 semester hours of speech and satisfy computer literacy/proficiency requirement (See [**] below); Foreign Language: 6 semester hours at the sophomore level in one foreign language. Students submitting an acceptable score on a standard foreign language proficiency test approved by the School of Arts and Sciences may substitute 6 semester hours of electives.
- Bachelor of Science
(1) Lower Division: 3 semester hours of speech and satisfy computer literacy/proficiency requirement (See [**] below); Natural Sciences: 11 semester hours in natural sciences, at least 2 semester hours of which must be in laboratory courses. Natural sciences include biology, biophysical sciences, chemistry, geology, and physics.
[**] May be satisfied within core curriculum. However, 3 semester hours of both speech and computer literacy/proficiency are still required even if the student is certified as core complete by way of transfer from a Texas public community college or public university.
- Satisfy course requirements for the plan: At least 24 semester hours in one plan of which at least 18 semester hours must be advanced.
The following requirements apply to all candidates for the BS in Kinesiology - Physical Education K-12:
Satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements for students entering college in Fall 1999 or after. (42 hours minimum). See “General Requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree.”
Major Requirements (30 hours):
Second Teaching Field: (24 hours)
upon advisement
Teacher Education Program: (24 hours)
The following requirements apply to all candidates for the BS in Kinesiology - Exercise Sports Science
Satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements for students entering college in Fall 1999 or after. (42 hours minimum). See “General Requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree.”
Major Requirements - Lower Division (20 hours):
Major Requirements - Courses in Kinesiology (48 hours):
Advisor Approved Electives (9 hours):
9 hours on advisement
The following requirements apply to all candidates for the BS in Kinesiology -Pre- Allied Health
Satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements for students entering college in Fall 1999 or after. (42 hours minimum). See “General Requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree .”
Major Requirements - Lower Division (20 hours):
Major Requirements - Courses in Kinesiology (36 hours):
Electives - Special Foundation Courses (21 hours)
21 hours on advisement
The following requirements apply to all candidates for the BS in Kinesiology -Sports Management
Satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements for students entering college in Fall 1999 or after. (42 hours minimum). See “General Requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree .”
Major Requirements - Lower Division (12 hours):
Major Requirements - Courses in Kinesiology (42 hours):
Advisor Approved Electives (24 hours):
24 hours on advisement.
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - Physical Education K-12
These requirements are summarized below:
Core Curriculum Requirements
(42 total core hours required)
Core 030 Life and Physical Sciences
(2 courses - 1 w/lab)
Core 040 Language, Philosophy and Culture
(1 course)
Core 050 Creative Arts
(1 course)
Core 060 American History
Core 070 Government/Political Science
Core 080 Social and Behavioral Sciences
(1 course)
Core 090 Component Area Option
Major Requirements - Other Lower Level Requirements - 9 Hours
Major Requirements - Upper Level Kinesiology Requirements - 24 Hours
Second Teaching Field upon advisement - 24 Hours
Teacher Education Program - 24 Hours
Total: 121 s.h.
^ Minimum semester credit hours to complete degree
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - Exercise Sports Science
Core Curriculum Requirements
(42 total core hours required)
Core 030 Life and Physical Sciences
(2 courses - 1 w/lab)
Core 040 Language, Philosophy and Culture
(1 course)
Core 050 Creative Arts
(1 course)
Core 060 American History
Core 070 Government/Political Science
Core 080 Social and Behavioral Sciences
(1 course)
Core 090 Component Area Option
Major Requirements - Other Lower Division Requirements - 20 Hours
Major Requirements - Kinesiology Courses - 48 Hours
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - Exercise Sports Science
Total: 121 s.h.
^ Minimum semester credit hours to complete degree
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - Pre-Allied Health
Core Curriculum Requirements
(42 total core hours required)
Core 030 Life and Physical Sciences
(2 courses - 1 w/lab)
Core 040 Language, Philosophy and Culture
(1 course)
Core 050 Creative Arts
(1 course)
Core 060 American History
Core 070 Government/Political Science
Core 080 Social and Behavioral Sciences
(1 course)
Core 090 Component Area Option
Major Requirements - Other Lower Division Requirements - 20 Hours
Major Requirements - Kinesiology Courses - 36 Hours
Electives - Special Foundation Courses - 21 Hours
Total: 121 s.h.
^ Minimum semester credit hours to complete degree
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - Sports Management
Core Curriculum Requirements
(42 total core hours required)
Core 030 Life and Physical Sciences
(2 courses - 1 w/lab)
Core 040 Language, Philosophy and Culture
(1 course)
Core 050 Creative Arts
(1 course)
Core 060 American History
Core 070 Government/Political Science
Core 080 Social and Behavioral Sciences
(1 course)
Core 090 Component Area Option
Major Requirements - Other Lower Division Requirements - 12 Hours
Major Requirements - Kinesiology Courses - 42 Hours
Total: 121 s.h.
^ Minimum semester credit hours to complete degree
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