Apr 19, 2024

2018-19 Undergraduate Bulletin

2018-19 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Kinesiology/Fitness and Human Performance Studies, B.S.

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Fitness and human performance majors are required to take BIO 238 and PHY 101 as part of the quantitative skills and science requirements of the Bachelor of Science. Successful completion of the physical fitness tests is required for all students enrolled in KIN 100 and KIN 340 .

Students are encouraged to participate in the activities of the SFA Alliance, the departmental professional club, PEK Honors Fraternity, Hunger Jacks and other related departmental activities.

1. Core Curriculum Requirements (42 hours)

A. Communication (6 hours)

Three hours from:

ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
ENG 133H - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
COM 170 - Interpersonal Communication I Credit(s): 3
COM 215 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics (3 hours)

Three hours from:

MTH 110 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
MTH 127 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
MTH 138 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MTH 143 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)

Six hours from:

BIO 238 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
PHY 101 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)

Three hours from:

ENG 200 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 209 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENG 211 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 212 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 221 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 222 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 229 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 230 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 233H - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIS 151 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 152 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
PHI 153 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHI 223 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts (3 hours)

Three hours from:

ART 280 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ART 281 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 282 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
DAN 140 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MHL 245 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUS 140 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 161 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 163 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History (6 hours)

Six hours from:

HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science (6 hours)

Six hours from:

PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

Three hours from:

ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEO 131 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSY 133 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 137 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option (6 hours)

Three hours from:

ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

And three hours in one of the following:

BCM 247 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENG 273 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FRE 131 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
FRE 132 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
GER 131 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GER 132 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
POR 131 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
POR 132 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPA 131 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPA 132 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SPH 172 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SPH 272 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

2. Courses for fitness and human performance studies:

* Labs from core science requirement (PHY 101L , BIO 238L )

HSC 121 - Core Concepts in Health Credit(s): 3
KIN 100 - Physical Fitness Concepts and Activities Credit(s): 2
KIN 120 - Foundations of Kinesiology Credit(s): 3
KIN 330 - Measurement and Evaluation Credit(s): 3
KIN 335 - Dietary Considerations for Physical Activity and Exercise Credit(s): 3
KIN 340 - Foundations of Personal Fitness Credit(s): 3
KIN 353 - Physiology of Exercise Credit(s): 3
KIN 353L - Physiology of Exercise Laboratory Credit(s): 1
KIN 357 - Prevention and Care of Injuries Credit(s): 3
KIN 417 - Analysis of Movement Credit(s): 3
KIN 417L - Analysis of Movement Laboratory Credit(s): 1
KIN 431 - Organization and Administration of Activity Programs Credit(s): 3
KIN 450 - Personal Training Certification Preparation Credit(s): 3
KIN 450L - Personal Training Certification Preparation Lab Credit(s): 1
KIN 451 - Fitness Appraisal and Exercise Prescription Credit(s): 3
KIN 463 - Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning Credit(s): 3
KIN 467 - Exercise Testing Field/Clinical Credit(s): 3
KIN 468 - Exercise Psychology Credit(s): 3

3. An academic minor of at least 18 semester hours.

4. Additional hours to make a total of at least 120 semester hours.

5. A grade of at least C in each freshman English course

A grade of at least C in each freshman English course; and a C average in coursework completed at SFA, coursework completed in the major and minor fields, considered separately at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan.

6. All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program.

See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.

Kinesiology/Fitness and Human Performance Studies, B.S.

1. Core Curriculum Requirements (42 hours)

A. Communication (6 hours)

Three hours from:

Three hours from:

B. Mathematics (3 hours)

Three hours from:

C. Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)

Six hours from:

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)

Three hours from:

E. Creative Arts (3 hours)

Three hours from:

F. American History (6 hours)

Six hours from:

G. Government/Political Science (6 hours)

Six hours from:

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

Three hours from:

I. Component Area Option (6 hours)

Three hours from:

And three hours in one of the following:

2. Courses for fitness and human performance studies:

3. An academic minor of at least 18 semester hours.

4. Additional hours to make a total of at least 120 semester hours.

5. A grade of at least C in each freshman English course

6. All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program.

7. Sample degree plan available on department website.