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    Oct 31, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Kinesiology, BS (Athletic Training track)


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A Bachelor of Science with a major in kinesiology shows that you are committed to best practices within the field of human movement and wellness. This track emphasizes athletic training techniques and theory.


Degree requirements

The following requirements must be satisfied for a Bachelor of Science with a major in kinesiology (athletic training track).

Hours required and general/college requirements


A minimum of 120 semester hours (127 semester hours for those seeking all-level teacher certification), of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the “General university requirements ” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Education  requirements.

Major requirements


Capstone course, 3 hours


Other kinesiology requirements


Electives


Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements. Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree.

Other requirements


  • A minimum grade of C is required in each course in the major; a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major, 2.0 in UNT courses, and overall is required for graduation. (Overall GPA includes all course work transferred plus that taken at UNT.)
  • 12 hours of KINE must be taken at UNT.
  • 42 hours must be advanced; 24 of which must be taken at UNT.
  • 6 hours minimum of minor must be advanced.

Total number of hours may be reduced if student follows recommendations for courses listed in university core. (Consult the Student Advising Office, Matthews Hall, Room 105, for details.)

Students are encouraged to see their academic or faculty advisor each term/semester for help with program decisions and enrollment.

 

All kinesiology majors


A minimum grade of C is required in MATH 1680 , BIOL 2301  and BIOL 2302 . A 3.0 GPA is required in PHED 1000 , KINE 2030  and KINE 2050  prior to a kinesiology major being allowed to take any KINE 3000- or 4000-level theory core courses.

Athletic training


1800 internship hours during university enrollment (to be administered through the North Texas Athletic Training Program).

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