Kinesiology
Kinesiology-Pre-professional Program
The Department of Kinesiology offers a general studies program that includes the Kinesiology Core and an expanded Liberal Arts and Sciences base under the option Pre-Health Professional Program. This combination of course work and practical experience will position the student for continued study at the graduate level in a variety of health professions including occupational therapy and physical therapy. The program includes the standard prerequisite courses for occupational and physical therapy, but students are advised to check the pre-requisites for their intended graduate program and work these into their program where elective course work is afforded. Students are also advised to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (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.
The Pre-Health Professional Program affords students the opportunity to study Kinesiology while preparing for graduate/professional school in the health professions. There exists a close relationship between Kinesiology and many of the health professions. Graduate programs in medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant and chiropractic look for students with a knowledge and understanding of the human body in health and in disease. Students preparing for the health professions benefit from a broad exposure to movement science, health-fitness, and the social-cultural aspects of physical activity. Kinesiologist believe that physical activity in an integral aspect of life and that through physical activity we can better achieve optimal growth and development. A better understanding of physical activity will help future leaders in the health professions meet their client’s needs for a long, healthy, and enjoyable life.
Examples of health professions that require graduate studies are listed below.
Biomedical Scientist
Chiropractor
Complementary Medicine
Dance Therapist
Dentist
Health Care Management
Medical Diagnostics
Nurse
Nutritionist
Occupational Therapist
Physical Therapist
Physician Assistant
Physician (DO)
Physician (MD)
Podiatrist
Public Health
Recreational Therapist
Science or Math Educator
Social Worker
Veterinary Physician
The following courses and experiences are included in the Pre-Health Professional Program. The students are advised to study the pre-requisites for their intended graduate programs and include them where Elective course work is available.
Required Courses in the Bachelor of Science Kinesiology, Pre-Health Professional Program
University Core, approximately 40 semester hours
Kinesiology Core
KN 001 Introduction to Kinesiology
KN 8-99 Forms of Movement
KN 100 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
KN 101 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
KN 202 Biomechanics of Human Movement
KN 203 Physiological Bases of Human Movement
KN 204 Motor Behavior
KN 205 Psychological Bases of Human Movement
KN 206 Why Humans Move (History and Philosophy)
KN 359 Independent Study in Kinesiology
Foundation Courses for Allied Health
Bio 83-84 General Biology
Chem. 71-74 General Chemistry
Physics 83-84 College Physics
Psychology Advanced Psychology (200 or above)
Sociology Advanced Sociology (100 or above)
Statistics (67 or Psych 122)
Pre-Health Professional Program Suggested Electives
HRP 100 Introduction to Health Professions
Psych 200 Developmental Psychology
Psych 220 Psychopathology
Soc 252 Health and Disease in American Society
PH 102 Disease Prevention and Control
Eng W 103 Writing the Research Essay
Phil 077 Science in Context
Chem 121 Organic Chemistry with Lab (Chem 123)
Chem 122 Organic Chemistry with Lab (Chem 124)
Chem 371 Biochemistry 1
Chem 372 Biochemistry 2
Nursing 110 Microbiology
Bio 317 General Microbiology
Bio 327 Immunology
Bio 329 Developmental Genetics
Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology (KN)
Pre Health Professional Program
4-Year Plan
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