Javascript is currently not supported, or is disabled by this browser. Please enable Javascript for full functionality.

   
    Nov 19, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Kinesiology, BS (Pre-PT/Allied Health Track)


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Majors, minors, certificates

Hours required and general/college requirements


A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 36 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the University Core Curriculum  in the Academic policies  section of this catalog and the College of Education  requirements.

Major requirements


All kinesiology majors


Tier 2


Additional course requirements


Other requirements


A kinesiology course may be repeated one time in order to improve a grade to the requirement of a C or better. Following the second attempt, approval for a third attempt must be sought from the program coordinator or department.

Kinesiology theory core, 15 hours


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

Required courses, 51 hours


Electives


See degree plan.

KINE 4860  - Internship may be taken as an elective.

Minor


None required.

Additional program 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 coursework transferred plus that taken at UNT.)
  • 12 hours of KINE must be taken at UNT.
  • 36 hours must be advanced; 24 of which must be taken at UNT.
  • 6 hours minimum of the minor must be advanced.

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

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

Four-year degree plan (example)


The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.

Year 1

Semester 1 Semester 2
HLTH 2200 - Family Life and Human Sexuality   3 hours    KINE 2030 - Introduction to Kinesiology   3 hours   
MATH 1680 - Elementary Probability and Statistics   3 hours    KINE 2050 - Sociology of Sport   3 hours   
PHED 1000 - Scientific Principles and Practices of Health-Related Fitness   3 hours   

American History core 

 
3 hours
American History core   3 hours Communication core   3 hours
Communication core   3 hours Creative Arts core   3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 2

Semester 1 Semester 2
BIOL 2301 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I   3 hours    BIOL 2302 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II   3 hours   
BIOL 2311 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory   1 hour    BIOL 2312 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory   1 hour   
PSYC 1630 - General Psychology I    3 hours   KINE 2010 - Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning   3 hours   
Government/Political Science core   3 hours  Government/Political Science core   3 hours 
Language, Philosophy and Culture core  3 hours Elective List option 4 hours 
Total 13 hours Total 14 hours

 

Year 3

Semester 1 Semester 2
BIOL 1710 - Biology for Science Majors I   3 hours    BIOL 1720 - Biology for Science Majors II   3 hours   
CHEM 1410 - General Chemistry for Science Majors   3 hours    BIOL 1760 - Biology for Science Majors Laboratory   2 hours   
CHEM 1430 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry   1 hour    CHEM 1420 - General Chemistry for Science Majors   3 hours   
HLTH 4600 - Behavioral Change Strategies in Health Promotion   3 hours    CHEM 1440 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry   1 hour   
KINE 3080 - Physiological Bases of Exercise and Sport   3 hours    KINE 4200 - Basic Athletic Training  3 hours 
KINE 3090 - Motor Behavior  3 hours  Kinesiology Upper Division Elective     3 hours
Total 16 hours Total    15 hours

 

Year 4

Semester 1 Semester 2
KINE 3050 - Biomechanics   3 hours    KINE 3500 - Motor Development   3 hours   
KINE 4000 - Psychology of Sport   3 hours    KINE 4050 - Quantitative Analysis in Kinesiology   3 hours   
KINE 4300 - Exercise Leadership   3 hours    KINE 4325 - Fitness Testing   3 hours   
PHYS 1410 - General Physics I   3 hours    PHYS 1420 - General Physics II   3 hours   
PHYS 1430 - General Physics Laboratory I   1 hour    PHYS 1440 - General Physics Laboratory II   1 hour   
PSYC 3620 - Developmental Psychology   3 hours    Kinesiology Upper Division Elective 3 hours
Total 16 hours  Total 16 hours 

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Majors, minors, certificates