Kinesiology offers a major program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. Two tracks are available: 1) All Level Certification for Physical Education (see Teacher Education Programs ), and 2) Kinesiology.
A content overview includes: an understanding of the history and principles of Physical Education, Fitness and Sport; an understanding of the skills and techniques needed for coaching various sports; an understanding of the problems and issues faced by coaches and teachers in society; basic theory and practice of biomechanics, anatomy & physiology, pedagogy, assessment, and management.
Kinesiology has the mission of preparing leaders with the knowledge to serve society in addressing hypokinetic diseases, and meeting the challenges of our modern sport culture.
A major in Kinesiology requires thirty-six semester hours, distributed as follows:
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