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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Kinesiology, B.S.
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The undergraduate major in Kinesiology leads to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. This program empowers students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a diverse range of career paths, including, but not limited to, strength and conditioning, physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic medicine, public health, exercise testing, or exercise prescription. Although there are no specific prerequisites for admission to the major, a robust background in biological and physical sciences is highly recommended.
For students aspiring to specialize in Kinesiology concentrations such as Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Physician’s Assistant, Pre-Occupational Therapy and Pre-Chiropractic, specific course requirements must be met. Detailed information on the prerequisites for the Pre-PT, Pre-PA, Pre-OT and Pre-DC concentrations can be found in the sections below.
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University Core Requirements (42 hours)
Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)
Choose ONE course from the UHCL core approved list.
- PSYC 2301 is required for all Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physician’s Assistant, and Pre-Chiropractic students.
- ECON 2301 or ECON 2302 is required for students obtaining teacher certification.
Component Area Options (6 hours)
Choose SIX hours from the UHCL core approved list.
- BIOL 2101 and BIOL 2102 are required co-requisites for the life and physical science courses. Lab class is recommended for Anatomy and Physiology. Students may request permission from the program to substitute other Biology, Physics, or Chemistry classes for the life sciences requirement.
- COMM 1315 and PSYC 1100 recommended for this requirement.
College Core Requirements (6 hours)
30 hours of upper-level credit must be a “C” or better.
External Department Requirement (3 hours)
Students can complete any upper level Anthropology, Geography, or Sociology course for this requirement, but the following courses are recommended.
Core Requirements (3 hours)
Choose ONE of the following courses. Major Requirements (42 hours)
KINE 4370 requires instructor permission and has pre-requisite of KINE 4301 .
Students must complete KINE 4309 or KINE 4376 as a culminating practical experience.
Concentration Area (15 or more hours, depending on selection)
The following KINE courses require instructor permission, controlled access: KINE 4309 , KINE 4370 , KINE 4379 and KINE 4391 .
Some non-KINE courses have pre-requisites.
Strength and Conditioning Concentration
Choose 15 hours: Students must complete two of the following courses: KINE 4307, 4322, or 4324.
Exercise Science Concentration
Choose 15 hours: 3316, 3317, and 4307 required. Upper level BIOL & PSYC are options, but pre-requisites may apply.
Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration
Students must complete all courses listed below. Additional Information
- A 3.00 GPA must be maintained for admission to UTMB’s PT Plan.
- A 3.00 GPA must be maintained for all science and math courses.
- No grade below a “C” will be accepted by UTMB’s PT Plan for any pre-requisite course.
Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration
Students must complete all courses listed below. FOUR additional upper-level hours needed from HLTH, BIOL, or PSYC, and pre-requisites may apply.
Pre-Physician’s Assistant Concentration
Students must complete all courses listed below. Pre-Chiropractic Concentration
Students must complete all course listed below. Electives
Elective hours may be needed to fulfill the 45 upper level/120 total hour requirements.
UHCL contact for Kinesiology is Program Director, Dr. William Amonette, who can be reached via email: amonette@uhcl.edu or office phone: 281-283-3381.
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