Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology
Major Requirements
Kinesiology majors must have earned certification in First Aid, CPR and AED at the conclusion of their freshman year. Transfer students must have earned certification in First Aid, CPR and
AED upon first day of attendance at Jacksonville University as a Kinesiology major. Kinesiology majors must complete the University Core, Lower Division Kinesiology Prerequisites, Kinesiology Core, and one of the Kinesiology Concentrations (Health, Wellness and Performance OR Pre-Health Professional) to meet 120 credit hours required for graduation.
Students are required to maintain a minimum GPA:
• 2.5, if declared as Kinesiology major in the Health, Wellness and Performance Concentration
• 2.75, if declared as a Kinesiology major in the Pre-Health Professional Concentration
Students are required to meet with their Kinesiology academic advisors and Kinesiology faculty mentor at least once per semester. The Kinesiology major advisor will monitor the student
major’s progress and provide appropriate advisement.
It is recommended that Kinesiology majors become members of the Kinesiology Student Society, the student major club that provides mentorship, tutoring, comradery and information
about department, campus and fitness events.
Lower Division Kinesiology Prerequisites
Complete all 1xx and 2xx courses listed below.
The following courses are required:
Total Credit Hours: 12
Kinesiology Core Courses
The following courses are required:
Total Credit Hours: 38
Health, Wellness and Performance Concentration
If the student is preparing for Master’s programs in Physical Rehabilitation, Biomedical Engineering or Prosthetics and Orthotics, it is recommended that the student enroll in the Health, Wellness and Performance Concentration. There is opportunity for general electives to be filled with the additional mathematics and/or behavioral course requirements required for admission to post-baccalaureate programs in these and related areas.
Required courses:
| KIN 317 | Athletic Performance Conditioning | 3 |
| KIN 336 | Health & Wellness Life Coaching | 3 |
| KIN 391 | Care and Prevention of Movement Injurie | 3 |
| KIN 450 | Resistance Training Principles and Prac | 3 |
| KIN 460 | Exercise Modifications and Progression | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Health, Wellness and Performance Guided Electives:
Select 15 credits from the following
| KIN 201 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| KIN 202 | Motor Development | 3 |
| KIN 203 | Exercise is Medicine | 3 |
| KIN 305 | Principles of Group Exercise | 3 |
| KIN 322 | Psychology of Health Behaviors | 3 |
| KIN 323 | Epidemiology in Health Sciences | 3 |
| KIN 324 | Ethics & Policy in Health Science | 3 |
| KIN 333 | Theory & Practice of Coaching | 3 |
| KIN 340 | Undergraduate Research | 3 |
| KIN 400 | Special Topics in Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN 427 | Nutrition for Physical Activity | 3 |
| KIN 428 | Nutrition for Optimal Athletic Performa | 3 |
| KIN 440WS | Reading, Writing & Presenting Research | 3 |
| KIN 442 | Statistics in Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN 468 | Applied Sport & Performance Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 471 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| KIN 475 | Adaptive Human Movement Strategies | 3 |
| KIN 482 | Certification Preparation Class | 1 |
| KIN 483 | Tissue Biomechanics | 3 |
| KIN 486 | Neuromechanics of Human Movement | 3 |
| KIN 490 | Internship in Kinesiology | 3-6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 30
Pre-Health Professional Concentration
If the student is preparing for health professionals graduate programs (PA, PT, OT, Dental, etc.), the pre-health professional concentration is recommended.
Required Courses:
Pre-Health Professional Concentration Guided Electives:
Select a minimum 24 credits from the following*
*The great variability in electives is dictated by the specific admission requirements for each of the health professions.
Total Credit Hours: 40
Total Credit Hours: 80-90