Degree requirements

The following requirements must be satisfied for a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in kinesiology (coaching education track).

All kinesiology majors

All kinesiology majors must take the following courses. Some are prerequisites for courses in the kinesiology core.

• BIOL 2301 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIOL 2311 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
• BIOL 2302 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
• BIOL 2312 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
• MATH 1680 - Elementary Probability and Statistics
• PHED 1000 - Scientific Principles and Practices of Health-Related Fitness

Theory core, 24 hours

All kinesiology majors take the following courses and must meet all prerequisites.

• KINE 2030 - Introduction to Kinesiology
• KINE 2050 - Sociology of Sport
• KINE 3020 - Movement for Special Populations
• KINE 3050 - Biomechanics
• KINE 3080 - Physiological Bases of Exercise and Sport
• KINE 3090 - Motor Behavior
• KINE 4000 - Psychology of Sport
• KINE 4050 - Quantitative Analysis in Kinesiology

Capstone course, 3 hours

• RECR 4150 - Professional Development and Capstone Experience in Leisure, Sport and Wellness Related Professions (may be used to satisfy the Capstone requirement of the University Core Curriculum)

Physical performance courses, 5 hours

PHED 1211  and one course from Group I, Section D are required of all students in the non-teacher certification option. In addition, students must choose two additional sport activities from Group I (each from a different section) and one selected from Group II. At least one activity must be at the intermediate or advanced level.

Other kinesiology requirements

Coaching education track, 15 hours

Minor

Minimum of 18 hours from area other than kinesiology, 6 of which must be advanced.

Electives

14 hours, most of which must be advanced

Other requirements

• A minimum grade of C is required in each course in the major; a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major, a 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.