Below is a template that outlines the typical course progression for this major. Actual progression may vary based on factors such as AP/IB credits, dual enrollment, transfer credits, individual academic readiness. A College of Education academic advisor will help develop a path to graduation that is best suited for you.
Kinesiology: Exercise Science (B.S.)
What can you do with this degree?
With a degree in Kinesiology: Exercise Science, you will take classes that are both academically and physically engaging, preparing you for advanced study or your careers. Our curriculum is designed to give students a solid foundation within exercise science, preparing them for a variety of career paths and pre-professional programs such as Medicine, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Dentistry, Athletic Training, Health and Fitness, Personal Training, Exercise Physiology, and Biomechanics.
Courses in this major allow you to earn additional certifications. KHP 190 allows students to earn their CPR certification through the American Red Cross, opening opportunities to shadow and work in various health care fields. KHP 350 gives students the opportunity to become Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). KHP 450 prepares students to obtain their personal training certification through the American College of Sports Medicine. Additionally, students are required to complete a practicum course that requires 300 hours of real world experience.
Program Details
Delivery Method: On Campus, In-Person
Department: Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion
Scholarship Information: Student Scholarships and Awards
Practicum Information: KHP 577
What you'll study
Year 1
Semester 1 (17-18 course hours)
UK Core- Composition & Communication I: CIS or WRD 110 (3)
UK Core- Quantitative Foundations: MA 109- College Algebra (3) or MA 123- Elementary Calculus and Its Applications (4)
CHE 104- Introductory General Chemistry (3) or CHE 105- General College Chemistry I (4)
PSY 100- Introduction to Psychology (4)
UK CORE- Humanities (3)
Semester 2 (16 course hours)
UK Core- Composition & Communication II: CIS or WRD 111 (3)
UK Core- Global Dynamics (3)
KHP 120- Weight Training (1)
BIO 103- Basic Ideas of Biology (3) or BIO 148- Introductory Biology I (3)
CHE 108- Intro to Inorganic, Organic and Biochemistry (3) or CHE 107- General College Chemistry II (3)
General Elective Course (3)
Year 2
Semester 3 (17 course hours)
UK Core- Arts and Creativity (3)
ANA 209- Principles of Human Anatomy (3)
PSY 323- Development Psychology (3)
PHY 211- General Physics (5)
STA 210- Statistical Inferential Reasoning (3) or STA 296- Statistical Methods and Motivations (3)
Semester 4 (15 course hours)
UK Core- Community, Culture and Citizenship in U.S. (3)
KHP 200- The History of Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport (3)
KHP 300- Psychology and Sociology of Physical Education and Sport (3) Graduation Composition and Communications Requirement
DHN 101- Human Nutrition and Wellness (3)
PGY 206- Elementary Physiology (3)
Year 3
Semester 5 (16 course hours)
KHP 230- Human Health and Wellness (3)
KHP 445- Introduction to Tests and Measurement (3)
KHP 350- Strength and Conditioning for Sports (4)
KHP 240- Nutrition and Physical Fitness (3)
KHP 415- Biomechanics of Human Movement (4)
Semester 6 (15 course hours)
KHP 420G- Physiology of Exercise (4)
KHP 210- Introduction to Fitness (2)
KHP 473- Management of Sport (3)
Exercise Science Elective (3)
Year 4
Semester 7 (14 course hours)
KHP 577- Practicum in Kinesiology and Health Promotion (3)
KHP 450- Introduction to Exercise Testing and Prescription (3)
KHP 340- Athletic Training (2)
Exercise Science Elective (3)
General Elective Course (3)
Semester 8 (12 course hours)
KHP 190- First Aid and Emergency Care (2)
KHP 577- Practicum in Kinesiology and Health Promotion (3)
Exercise Science Elective (4)
General Elective Course (3)
Cost of Attendance
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Tuition and Fees
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