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Kinesiology

Rick Swalm, Undergraduate Coordinator
215-204-8713
rswalm@temple.edu

www.temple.edu/chp/departments/kinesiology/index.html

The undergraduate program in Kinesiology leading to the Bachelor of Science degree requires students to complete coursework in three broad areas: the General Education (GenEd) Curriculum, the Kinesiology Core, and a professional application of the discipline of Kinesiology.

The university General Education Curriculum is divided into nine categories (i.e., Analytical Reading & Writing, Mosaic I & II, Arts, Human Behavior, World Society, U.S. Society, Race & Diversity, Science & Technology, and Quantitative Literacy). Even though there are numerous courses which can be taken to meet these requirements, the department requires Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (Kinesiology 1223 and 1224) for the Science & Technology requirement. All University GenEd courses must be completed with a minimum C- grade in order to count toward graduation.

Kinesiology is the study of physical activity.  The Kinesiology Core includes a group of foundation courses (Kinesiology 1201, 2203, 2204, 3202, 3296, 4296) that deal with the intellectual, physical, social, psychological, and philosophical factors which influence and are influenced by human beings as they move. In addition to taking the foundation courses, students are required to satisfy the forms of movement requirement, which consists of developing knowledge and skills in a broad spectrum of movement activities (i.e., aquatics, fitness, survival, and lifestyle). All Kinesiology Core courses must be completed with a minimum C- grade in order to count toward graduation.

The Kinesiology Department offers four professional application options to allow students to concentrate their studies (i.e., the athletic training major, the exercise and sport science program, the physical and health education teacher education (PHETE) program, and the pre-health profession studies program).  Students select the professional application option that satisfies their short term educational and professional objectives.

The Athletic Training Education Major prepares students to work with physically-active populations at all levels of competition. The certified athletic trainer functions as an integral member of the athletic health care team in secondary schools, colleges, universities, professional teams, and sports medicine clinics, providing leadership in the prevention, evaluation, immediate care, and rehabilitation of sport-related injuries. The athletic training program requires fulfillment of both academic coursework and clinical fieldwork experiences. This program of study is approved by the Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and is designed to prepare students for certification as athletic trainers by the Board of Certification (BOC) and for Class "A" certification in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Admission into the athletic training program occurs upon students identifying athletic training as their intended course of study. This admission may take place either during the freshmen year or any time afterward.

The Exercise and Sport Science Program provides students with knowledge and competencies required for professional service in a variety of sport, fitness, wellness and rehabilitation settings.  The Exercise and Sport Science Program also prepares students for graduate study in exercise physiology or in a variety of related health professions. Program competencies include health screening, fitness assessment, exercise program development, health-fitness counseling, and therapeutic exercise supervision of patients with special needs.  Concentration courses include, but are not limited to: advanced exercise physiology, exercise in health and disease, exercise testing and programming, electrocardiography, exercise and aging, and applied technology.  The exercise and sport scientist understands the complexity of the human body and the interaction among physical activity, exercise and good health. The improved function, health, and well being of the total person - Body, Mind, and Spirit - are the ultimate goals of professionals in this field.

Exercise scientists apply their knowledge, skills, and beliefs to all people regardless of gender, age, social status, and current health-related fitness level or disease state. Wherever there is a need to improve functionality, health-fitness, medical prognosis, optimal aging, or wellness, one will find an exercise scientist providing leadership in programs that help individuals optimize their lives and health. In summary, exercise science is a stimulating area of study and a rewarding professional application with a very bright future.

The Department of Kinesiology offers two programs in Exercise and Sport Science at the undergraduate level. They are:

Option I - Exercise and Sport Science-Health/Wellness
Option II
- Exercise and Sport Science-Health/Wellness/Pre-Professional

Teacher education is the focus of the Physical and Health Education Teacher Education (PHETE) Program. This concentration prepares students to teach physical and health education in public and private schools (grades K through 12). The PHETE program integrates academic preparation with fieldwork experiences each semester, culminating in a dual-level (secondary and elementary) full semester, student-teaching experience. Coursework in discipline specific content, methods of teaching, assessment and evaluation, educational psychology, educational foundations, cultural diversity and adapted activities, and administration all help teacher education students assume their roles as competent teachers in today's society. Admission into the PHETE program takes place after the sophomore year upon completing the pre-admission coursework; two in-school teaching experiences; the Pre-Professional Skills Tests in reading, mathematics, writing; and the Praxis test in fundamental content knowledge, as well as an interview with the PHETE faculty. All PHETE and Public Health courses must be completed with a minimum B- grade in order to count toward graduation. All PHETE and Health courses are valid toward certification for a maximum of five (5) years.  If one does not get certified within this time period, those courses that have expired must be retaken.  A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater is required for admission into the junior year and certification.  After admission, one additional Praxis test is required for certification: Health and Physical Education Content Knowledge. Upon completion of the program, and after passing the appropriate standardized tests, graduates will be licensed to teach by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania upon submission of a completed Certification Application.

The Pre-Health Profession Program prepares students for admission into Graduate Programs in a multitude of the Health Professions such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Dentistry, Physician's Assistant, etc. The Department of Kinesiology's Core is a perfect complement to the standard prerequisite courses and expanded elective courses available through this program. This combination of coursework and practical experience will position students well for continued study at the graduate level. While the Pre-Health Profession Program includes the standard prerequisite courses and the option for elective courses for admission into Graduate Programs for a multitude of Health Professions, students are advised to check the prerequisites for their intended graduate programs and work these into their programs where elective coursework is afforded. Students are also advised to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B) since entry into graduate programs in the health professions is highly competitive. A "B" or better in the specific prerequisites is required for most graduate programs. In addition to the Pre-Health Profession Program, the Department of Kinesiology also has a memorandum of understanding with Temple University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program providing academically-gifted students the opportunity to enter into a 3 + 3 program thus allowing students who are accepted into Temple's DPT program at the conclusion of their junior year to count the first year of their DPT program as their 4th year of their undergraduate studies, thus eliminating one year of academic work.  Students can only start this their first semester, freshmen year.

 

University Requirements

All new students starting in the 2010-2011 academic year and beyond are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.

All students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses. The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are listed below and identified with the code "WI" in the RCI column.

 

Curriculum and Degree Requirements

All students must complete 1-4 below:

1. GenEd Curriculum (35-38 s.h.) - Selected Courses
2. Kinesiology Core Courses - Kinesiology 1201, 2203, 2204, 3202, 3296, 4296 (20 s.h.)
3. Forms of Movement Courses - Kinesiology 1001-1099 (4-8 s.h.)
4. Program specific requirements and elective courses (60-70 s.h.)

Note: All courses in the Department of Kinesiology and required courses in the selected professional application options must be completed with a minimum grade of C-. The PHETE program has a more stringent requirement of a minimum B- grade in all PHETE courses and required health and education courses.  The Kinesiology Core and program requirements must be satisfactorily completed prior to enrolling in any internship/externship or student teaching experience.

Professional Application Option Requirements

Students must select a professional application option and electives to complete their requirements for graduation. There are four professional application options available: (a) the athletic training major, (b) the exercise and sport science program, (c) the physical and health education teacher education (PHETE) program, and (d) the pre-health professional studies program.  They are more fully described below.

Kinesiology Foundation Requirements

Kinesiology 1223 (4 s.h.) - Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Kinesiology 1224 (4 s.h.) - Human Anatomy & Physiology II

 

Kinesiology Departmental Requirements

Kinesiology 1201 (3 s.h.) - Introduction to Kinesiology
Kinesiology 2203 (4 s.h.) - Physiology of Physical Activity
Kinesiology 2204 (3 s.h.) - Motor Behavior

Kinesiology 3202 (4 s.h.) - Biomechanics of Physical Activity
Kinesiology 3296 (3 s.h.) - The Social-Psychology of Physical Activity (WI)
Kinesiology 4296 (3 s.h.) - History & Philosophy of Kinesiology (WI)

Physical Activity Requirement

Physical Fitness Activity
Lifestyle Activity
Survival Activity
Aquatics Activity

In Fall 2008, the Department of Kinesiology established the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. This degree may be conferred upon a student by recommendation of the faculty upon the satisfactory completion of 124 semester hours of credit.  The other three professional application options require 128 semester hours of credit to satisfy their respective graduation requirements.


 

Suggested Semester-by-Semester Plans

 

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

 

Year 1 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 1201 Introduction to Kinesiology 3  
KNSLOGY 1223 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 (GS)
KNSLOGY 1001-1099 Forms of Movement 1  
English 0802, 0812 or 0902 Analytical Reading & Writing 4 GW
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Quantitative Literacy 4 GQ
Semester Total   16  
 
Year 1 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 1224 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 (GS)
KNSLOGY 1442 Basic Techniques in Athletic Training 2  
KNSLOGY 1444 Movement Injuries: Prevention & Care 3  
KNSLOGY 1001-1099 Forms of Movement 1  
PUB HLTH 1104 Nutrition & Health 3  
IH 0851 or 0951 Mosaic: Humanities Seminar I 3 GY
Semester Total   16  
 
Year 2 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 2421 Emergency Medical Care for Health Professionals 3  
KNSLOGY 2431 Pharmacology & Medical Documentation in Athletic Training 3  
KNSLOGY 2441 Lower Extremity: Assessment & Treatment of Injuries 3  
KNSLOGY 3441 Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training 4  
IH 0852 or 0952 Mosaic: Humanities Seminar II 3 GZ
Semester Total   16  
 
Year 2 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 2203 Physiology of Physical Activity 4  
KNSLOGY 2204 Motor Behavior 3  
KNSLOGY 2442 Upper Extremity: Assessment & Treatment of Injuries 3  
KNSLOGY 3442 Therapeutic Exercises in Athletic Training 4  
KNSLOGY 1001-1099 Forms of Movement 2  
Semester Total   16  
 
Year 3 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 3443 Head, Neck, & Spine: Assessment & Treatment of Injuries 3  
KNSLOGY 3487 Practicum in Athletic Training I 3  
KNSLOGY 4311 Advanced Physiology of Exercise 3  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx U.S. Society 3 GU
KNSLOGY 1001-1099 Forms of Movement 1  
Semester Total   13  
 
Year 3 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 3202 Biomechanics of Physical Activity 4  
KNSLOGY 3444 General Medical Conditions in Athletic Training 3  
KNSLOGY 3687 Practicum in Athletic Training II 3  
KNSLOGY 4443 Organization & Administration in Athletic Training 3  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Race & Diversity 3 GD
Semester Total   16  
 
Year 4 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 3296 The Social-Psychology of Physical Activity 3 WI
KNSLOGY 4450 Special Topics in Athletic Training 3  
KNSLOGY 4487 Practicum in Athletic Training III 3  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Human Behavior 3 GB
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Arts 3-4 GA
Semester Total   15-16  
 
Year 4 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 4296 History & Philosophy of Kinesiology 3 WI
KNSLOGY 4314 Neuromuscular Principles in Strength & Conditioning 4  
KNSLOGY 4687 Practicum in Athletic Training IV 3  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Global/World Society 3 GG
Elective Elective Elective 3  
Semester Total   16  
 
Total Credits Required for B.S. in Athletic Training: 124  

 

Exercise & Sport Science

 

Year 1 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 1201 Introduction to Kinesiology 3  
KNSLOGY 1223 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 (GS)
KNSLOGY 1001-1099 Forms of Movement 2  
English 0802, 0812 or 0902 Analytical Reading & Writing 4 GW
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Quantitative Literacy 4 GQ
Semester Total   17  
 
Year 1 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 1224 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 (GS)
KNSLOGY 1001-1099 Forms of Movement 1  
PSYCH 1061 Psychology as a Social Science 3  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx U.S. Society 3 GU
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Global/World Society 3 GG
Elective Elective Elective 3  
Semester Total   17  
 
Year 2 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 2203 Physiology of Physical Activity 4  
KNSLOGY 1001-1099 Forms of Movement 1  
PUB HLTH 1104 Nutrition & Health 3  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Human Behavior 3 GB
IH 0851 or 0951 Mosaic: Humanities Seminar I 3 GY
Elective Elective Elective 3  
Semester Total   17  
 
Year 2 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 1444 Movement Injuries: Prevention & Care 3  
KNSLOGY 2204 Motor Behavior 3  
KNSLOGY 2362 Introduction to Exercise & Sport Science 3  
IH 0852 or 0952 Mosaic: Humanities Seminar II 3 GZ
Elective Elective Elective 3  
Semester Total   15  
 
Year 3 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 2364 Applied Technologies in Kinesiology 3  
KNSLOGY 3202 Biomechanics of Physical Activity 4  
KNSLOGY 3296 The Social-Psychology of Physical Activity 3 WI
KNSLOGY 3363 Basic Electrocardiography 3  
KNSLOGY 4311 Advanced Physiology of Exercise 3  
Semester Total   16  
 
Year 3 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 4312 Exercise & Nutrient Metabolism 3  
KNSLOGY 4313 Exercise & Aging 3  
KNSLOGY 4314 Neuromuscular Principles of Strength & Conditioning 4  
KNSLOGY 1001-1099 Forms of Movement 2  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Race & Diversity 3 GD
Semester Total   15  
 
Year 4 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 3368 Principles of Health Fitness Program Management 3  
KNSLOGY 4296 History & Philosophy of Kinesiology 3 WI
KNSLOGY 4334 Principles & Practices of Graded Exercise Testing & Program Development 4  
PUB HLTH 3103 Counseling Techniques for Health Professionals 3  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Arts 3 GA
Semester Total   16  
 
Year 4 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 4385 Internship in Exercise & Sport Science 12  
Elective Elective Elective 3  
Semester Total   15  
 
Total Credits Required for B.S. in Kinesiology (Exercise & Sport Science): 128  

 

Exercise & Sport Science - Pre-Professional

 

If you wish to combine Exercise and Sport Science with the Pre-professional track, be aware that it will require 5 extra credits beyond the 128 required for either option separate from the other in order to complete the requirements for both.  It is still possible to complete this option in 4 years if you follow the recommended sequence outlined below.

Year 1 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 1223 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 (GS)
English 0802, 0812 or 0902 Analytical Reading & Writing 4 GW
Biology 1011 General Biology I 4  
MATH 1021 College Algebra 4  
Semester Total   16  
 
Year 1 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 1201 Introduction to Kinesiology 3  
KNSLOGY 1224 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 (GS)
Biology 1012 General Biology II 4  
IH 0851 or 0951 Mosaic: Humanities Seminar I 3 GY
PSYCH 1061 Psychology as a Social Science 3  
Semester Total   17  
 
Year 2 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 2204 Motor Behavior 3  
IH 0852 or 0952 Mosaic: Humanities Seminar II 3 GZ
PUB HLTH 1104 Nutrition & Health 3  
Chemistry 1031/1033 General Chemistry I and Lab 4  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Quantitative Literacy 4 GQ
Semester Total   17  
 
Year 2 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 1444 Movement Injuries: Prevention & Care 3  
KNSLOGY 1001-1099 Forms of Movement 1  
Chemistry 1032/1034 General Chemistry II and Lab 4  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Arts 3 GA
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Global/World Society 3 GG
Elective Elective Statistics 3  
Semester Total   17  
 
Year 3 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 2203 Physiology of Physical Activity 4  
KNSLOGY 2364 Applied Technologies in Kinesiology 3  
KNSLOGY 1001-1099 Forms of Movement 1  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx U.S. Society 3 GU
Physics 1021 Introduction to General Physics I 4  
Semester Total   15  
 
Year 3 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 2362 Introduction to Exercise & Sport Science 3  
KNSLOGY 3296 The Social-Psychology of Physical Activity 3 WI
KNSLOGY 1001-1099 Forms of Movement 1  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Race & Diversity 3 GD
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Human Behavior 3 GB
Physics 1022 Introduction to General Physics II 4  
Semester Total   17  
 
Year 4 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 3202 Biomechanics of Physical Activity 4  
KNSLOGY 3363 Basic Electrocardiography 3  
KNSLOGY 4296 History & Philosophy of Kinesiology 3 WI
KNSLOGY 4311 Advanced Physiology of Exercise 3  
KNSLOGY 1001-1099 Forms of Movement 1  
SOC 2000+ level Advanced Sociology 3  
Semester Total   17  
 
Year 4 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 4312 Exercise & Nutrient Metabolism 3  
KNSLOGY 4313 Exercise & Aging 3  
KNSLOGY 4314 Neuromuscular Principles of Strength & Conditioning 4  
KNSLOGY 4334 Principles & Practices of Graded Exercise Testing & Program Development 4  
PSYCH 2000+ level Advanced Psychology 3  
Semester Total   17  
 
Total Credits Required for B.S. in Kinesiology (Exercise & Sport Science, Pre-Professional): 133  

 

Physical & Health Education Teacher Education (PHETE)

 

Year 1 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI
KNSLOGY 1201 Introduction to Kinesiology 3  
KNSLOGY 1001-1099 Forms of Movement 2  
PUB HLTH Elective Public Health Elective 3  
English 0802, 0812 or 0902 Analytical Reading & Writing 4 GW
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Quantitative Literacy 4 GQ
Semester Total   16  
 
Year 1 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 1001-1099 Forms of Movement 2  
PSYCH 1061 Psychology as a Social Science 3  
IH 0851 or 0951 Mosaic: Humanities Seminar I 3 GY
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Arts 3 GA
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Global/World Society 3 GG
MATH Elective Math Elective 3  
Semester Total   17  
 
Year 2 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 1223 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 (GS)
KNSLOGY 2204 Motor Behavior 3  
PHETE 2541 Introduction to Teaching Health Education I 1  
PHETE 2543 Basic Movement I 1  
PHETE 2555 Micro-teaching in PHETE 1  
IH 0852 or 0952 Mosaic: Humanities Seminar II 3 GZ
Elective Elective Elective 3  
Semester Total   16  
 
Year 2 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 1224 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 (GS)
PHETE 2542 Introduction to Teaching Health Education II 1  
PHETE 2544 Basic Movement II 1  
PHETE 2556 Tutorial in PHETE 1  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Race & Diversity 3 GD
GenEd 08xx or 09xx U.S. Society 3 GU
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Human Behavior 3 GB
Semester Total   16  
 
Year 3 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 3296 The Social-Psychology of Physical Activity 3 WI
PHETE 3541 Advanced Movement I 3  
PHETE 3553 PHETE I 4  
PHETE 3561 Health Science I 3  
PHETE 3587 PHETE Practicum I 1  
EDUC 1255 Inclusive Education for a Diverse Society 3  
Semester Total   17  
 
Year 3 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 2203 Physiology of Physical Activity 4  
KNSLOGY 1001-1099 Forms of Movement 2  
PHETE 3542 Advanced Movement II 3  
PHETE 3554 PHETE II 4  
PHETE 3562 Health Science II 3  
PHETE 3687 PHETE Practicum II 1  
Semester Total   17  
 
Year 4 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 3202 Biomechanics of Physical Activity 4  
KNSLOGY 4296 History & Philosophy of Kinesiology 3 WI
PHETE 4554 The School Environment 2  
PHETE 4556 Developmental & Adapted PHETE 3  
PHETE 4563 Health Science II 3  
PHETE 4587 PHETE Practicum III 1  
Semester Total   16  
 
Year 4 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
PHETE 4588 Student Teaching in Health & Physical Education 12  
PHETE 4589 Field Study in PHETE 1  
Semester Total   13  
 
Total Credits Required for B.S. in Kinesiology (PHETE): 128  

 

Kinesiology Pre-Health Profession Program

 

Year 1 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI
KNSLOGY 1201 Introduction to Kinesiology 3  
KNSLOGY 1001-1099 Forms of Movement 2  
English 0802, 0812 or 0902 Analytical Reading & Writing 4 GW
Biology 1011 General Biology I 4  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Quantitative Literacy 4 GQ
Semester Total   17  
 
Year 1 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
MATH 1021 College Algebra 4  
Biology 1012 General Biology II 4  
IH 0851 or 0951 Mosaic: Humanities Seminar I 3 GY
PSYCH 1061 Psychology as a Social Science 3  
Elective Elective Elective 3  
Semester Total   17  
 
Year 2 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 1223 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 (GS)
KNSLOGY 1001-1099 Forms of Movement 2  
IH 0852 or 0952 Mosaic: Humanities Seminar II 3 GZ
Chemistry 1031/1033 General Chemistry I and Lab 4  
Elective Elective Elective 3  
Semester Total   16  
 
Year 2 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 1224 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 (GS)
Chemistry 1032/1034 General Chemistry II and Lab 4  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Arts 3 GA
GenEd 08xx or 09xx U.S. Society 3 GU
Elective Elective Elective 3  
Semester Total   17  
 
Year 3 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 2203 Physiology of Physical Activity 4  
KNSLOGY 1001-1099 Forms of Movement 2  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Global/World Society 3 GG
Physics 1021 Introduction to General Physics I 4  
Elective Elective Elective 3  
Semester Total   16  
 
Year 3 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 2204 Motor Behavior 3  
KNSLOGY 1001-1099 Forms of Movement 2  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Human Behavior 3 GB
Physics 1022 Introduction to General Physics II 4  
Elective Elective Statistics 3  
Semester Total   15  
 
Year 4 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 3202 Biomechanics of Physical Activity 4  
KNSLOGY 3296 The Social-Psychology of Physical Activity 3 WI
KNSLOGY 1001-1099 Forms of Movement 2  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Race & Diversity 3 GD
Elective Elective Elective 3  
Semester Total   15  
 
Year 4 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 4296 History & Philosophy of Kinesiology 3 WI
KNSLOGY 4282 Independent Study 3  
SOC 2000+ level Advanced Sociology 3  
PSYCH 2000+ level Advanced Psychology 3  
Elective Elective Elective 3  
Semester Total   15  
 
Total Credits Required for B.S. in Kinesiology (Pre-Health Profession): 128  

 

Kinesiology Pre-Health Profession 3+3 Program

Students must meet the admissions requirements for early admission to Temple University's College of Health Professions Doctorate of Physical Therapy program.  If you are applying to other physical therapy programs, please use the web to find admissions requirements.

Guidelines for the Completion of the Bachelor of Science Degree from the Department of Kinesiology

  • Bachelor of Science candidates in the Department of Kinesiology must complete all requirements for their major before entering the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program in the College of Health Professions (CHP) with the following exception: Pre-Health Profession 3+3 students may count up to 27 equivalent credit hours from the first year in the DPT Program in the College of Health Professions to fulfill their general credit hour requirements for the B.S. degree in the Department of Kinesiology. This is only possible by following the planned program of study as outlined below.
  • Admission into the Department of Kinesiology's Pre-Health Profession 3+3 Program is highly competitive and challenging.  If you are interested in pursuing this accelerated program, you must declare it immediately upon admission and talk to an advisor within the department prior to registering for your first semester classes.  Your SAT scores and high school transcript must support your capacity to handle successfully a rigourous academic workload.  Students in this program must be able to achieve and maintain cumulative and prerequisite GPAs of 3.5 or better.
  • If students fail to get admitted into the College of Health Profession's DPT program after their junior year, they are required to finish their programs within the Department of Kinesiology as defined in the latter 4th-year grid listed below.

 

Year 1 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI
KNSLOGY 1201 Introduction to Kinesiology 3  
KNSLOGY 1037 Physical Activity Workshop I 1  
KNSLOGY 1038 Physical Activity Workshop II 1  
English 0802, 0812 or 0902 Analytical Reading & Writing 4 GW
Biology 1011 General Biology I 4  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Quantitative Literacy 4 GQ
Semester Total   17  
 
Year 1 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
MATH 1021 College Algebra 4  
Biology 1012 General Biology II 4  
IH 0851 or 0951 Mosaic: Humanities Seminar I 3 GY
PSYCH 1061 Psychology as a Social Science 3  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx U.S. Society 3 GU
Semester Total   17  
 
Year 2 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 1223 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 (GS)
KNSLOGY 3296 The Social-Psychology of Physical Activity 3 WI
IH 0852 or 0952 Mosaic: Humanities Seminar II 3 GZ
Chemistry 1031/1033 General Chemistry I and Lab 4  
Elective Elective Statistics 3  
Semester Total   17  
 
Year 2 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 1224 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 (GS)
KNSLOGY 1037 Physical Activity Workshop I 1  
KNSLOGY 1038 Physical Activity Workshop II 1  
Chemistry 1032/1034 General Chemistry II 4  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Arts 3 GA
PSYCH 2000+ level Advanced Psychology 3  
Semester Total   16  
 
Year 3 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 2203 Physiology of Physical Activity 4  
KNSLOGY 2204 Motor Behavior 3  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Global/World Society 3 GG
Physics 1021 Introduction to General Physics I 4  
SOC 2000+ level Advanced Sociology 3  
Semester Total   17  
 
Year 3 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
KNSLOGY 3202 Biomechanics of Physical Activity 4  
KNSLOGY 4296 History & Philosophy of Kinesiology 3 WI
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Human Behavior 3 GB
Physics 1022 Introduction to General Physics II 4  
GenEd 08xx or 09xx Race & Diversity 3 GD
Semester Total   17  

 

Requirements For Students Accepted Into Temple's DPT Program:

Year 4 - Fall
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI
PH THER 8503 Human Anatomy II 3  
PH THER 8512 Human Physiology 3  
PH THER 8513 Movement Science I 3  
PH THER 8516 Introduction to Physical Therapy 1  
PH THER 8517 Clinical Examination & Intervention Skills 3  
PH THER 8528 Critical Inquiry I 3  
Semester Total   16  
 
Year 4 - Spring
Department  Course #      Course Name
Hours 
RCI 
PH THER 8514 Clinical Decision Making 2  
PH THER 8521 Neuroscience 3  
PH THER 8522 Rehabilitation Pathophysiology 3  
PH THER 8523 Movement Science II 4  
PH THER 8525 Clinical Electroneurophysiology 3  
PH THER 8548 Critical Inquiry II 1  
Semester Total   16  

 

Requirements For Students Not Accepted Into Temple's DPT Program:

Year 4 - Fall
Department Course # Course Name Hours RCI
Elective Elective Elective 3  
Elective Elective Elective 3  
Elective Elective Elective 3  
Elective Elective Elective 3  
Elective Elective Elective 2  
Semester Total   14  
 
Year 4 - Spring
Department Course # Course Name Hours RCI
KNSLOGY 4282 Independent Study in Kinesiology 3  
Elective Elective Elective 3  
Elective Elective Elective 3  
Elective Elective Elective 3  
Elective Elective Elective 1  
Semester Total   13  
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