Nov 23, 2024

2020-21 Undergraduate Bulletin

2020-21 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Kinesiology, B.S.

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Exercise Science

The Bachelor of Science in kinesiology with an emphasis in exercise science prepares students for future specialized training and careers in clinical medicine, research, rehabilitation, therapy, fitness, athletic strength/conditioning and other allied-health areas. The exercise science program provides a rigorous, scientific-based curriculum and hands-on clinical and field experiences to provide students with an understanding of various career demands and possibilities.

Increases in public awareness of the importance of overall health, physical activity and exercise have led to intensive growth in the public and private sectors of health and fitness clubs (primary and secondary intervention), as well as clinical settings often housed within hospitals (secondary and tertiary intervention). In response to this growth, the exercise science program is designed to prepare students to meet the increased demands for professionally certified individuals.

Kinesiology majors are required to take BIOL 2301 and PHYS 1305 as part of the quantitative skills and science requirements of the Bachelor of Science.

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.

All-level Teaching

The Kinesiology, Major with the All-Level Teaching (Physical Education Teacher Education EC-12) Concentration is nationally recognized by the Society of Health and Physical Educators and prepares students to be certified teachers in physical education in Texas.

Students in this program are required to participate in vigorous physical activities and successfully complete physical fitness tests.

A 2.75 GPA in coursework completed at SFA, along with a 2.75 GPA in coursework completed in the major and minor fields considered separately at SFA, is required for graduation. These required averages are based on those courses in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan.

Degree Requirements

A sample degree plan is available on the departmental website.

University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 2333 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1332 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
MATH 1350 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

For Exercise Science

Six hours from:

PHYS 1305 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3

For Kinesiology Teaching

Three hours from:

PHYS 1305 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2301 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2302 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

Foundation of Knowledge

PHYS 1105 - General Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
BIOL 2101 - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credit(s): 1

For Exercise Science

PHYS 1105 - General Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
BIOL 2101 - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credit(s): 1

For Kinesiology Teaching

Required Course

HDFS 2302 - Human Growth and Development Credit(s): 3

Core Science Labs

Two hours from:

PHYS 1105 - General Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
BIOL 2101 - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credit(s): 1
BIOL 1109 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Lab Credit(s): 1

Kinesiology Major

The Kinesiology, Major will consist of a 21 hour core and one of the following concentrations:

Exercise Science
All-Level Teaching (Physical Education Teacher Education EC-12)

Minor (For the Exercise Science Concentration)

Select an academic minor with the guidance of an advisor. The minor must contain at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours.

General Electives

The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree.

Degree Total Hours: 120

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each freshman English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.

Degree Map

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