Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions

Kinesiology (PEHP)

The program of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology prepares students for three career paths. Graduates can prepare to teach physical education in elementary or secondary school settings. Graduates may also prepare for work in the private sector, in camps or in fitness centers by choosing a non-certification or personal trainer concentration. Details of the requirements for teacher certification are explained in the Dreeben School of Education section of the university bulletin or website.

Undergraduate Contraction Tracks

Minor in Kinesiology

Information for Activity Courses

The core curriculum requirement for all students includes a lifetime activity from the Kinesiology selections. Courses provide instruction and participation for the development of fitness, skills, knowledge, and appreciation of physical activity. A physical examination is recommended for participation in Kinesiology activity courses. Students enrolled in Kinesiology provide their own clothing and pay a lab fee.

Recommended Sequence of Courses in the Major

Freshman Year

  • Activity Courses from Group A, B, C, D, or E
  • PEHP 1190 Activity Lab

Sophomore and/or Junior Year

  • Activity Courses from Group A, B, C, D, or E
  • PEHP 2301 Test and Measurements
  • PEHP 3105 Principles of Health
  • PEHP 3301 Motor and Fitness Development for Children
  • PEHP 3302 Motor and Fitness Development for Pre-Adolescents
  • PEHP 3305 Motor Development, Fitness, and Health (non-certification)
  • PEHP 3410 Motor and Fitness Development for Adolescents
  • PEHP 3350 Theory of Movement Forms: Analysis and Construction
  • PEHP 3371 Care and Prevention of Injuries
  • SMHP 3301 Introduction to Sport Management (non-certification)
  • SOCI 3350 Sociology of Sport (non-certification)
  • Elective within Major (non-certification)
  • BIOL 2321/2121 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
  • BIOL 2322/2122 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab

Junior and/or Senior Year

  • PEHP 4301 Principles of Human Movement
  • PEHP 4333 Fundamentals of Human Performance
  • PEHP 4345 Psychomotor Development: Educational Implications

Senior Year

  • PEHP 4399 Practical Experience (non-certification)

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