University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance 32 courses 120 total credits
The Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology offers a flexible curriculum designed to prepare students to apply knowledge and skills in exercise physiology to careers in fitness, wellness, research, and various health professions such as medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, and physician assistant.
Semester One
Also required: Quest 1 (Gen Ed Humanities) (3 credits); State Core Gen Ed Composition; Writing Requirement (3 credits); State Core Gen Ed Humanities with International (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 1025 | Introduction to Chemistry | 2 |
| CHM 2045 | General Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHM 2045L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| MAC 1147 | Algebra and Trigonometry | 4 |
| MAC 2311 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 | 4 |
| Total Semester One | 15-17 credits | |
Semester Two
Also required: Quest 2 (Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences) (3 credits); Gen Ed Composition; Writing Requirement (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HUN 2201 | Fundamentals of Human Nutrition | 3 |
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology | 3 |
| STA 2023 | Introduction to Statistics 1 | 3 |
| Total Semester Two | 15 credits | |
Semester Three
Also required: Elective (Writing Requirement with International) (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AEC 3030C | Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| SPC 2608 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| APK 2100C | Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory | 4 |
| BSC 2010 | Integrated Principles of Biology 1 | 4 |
| BSC 2010L | Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| Total Semester Three | 14 credits | |
Semester Four
Also required: Electives (Writing Requirement) (5-6 credits); Elective (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APK 2105C | Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory | 4 |
| BSC 2011 | Integrated Principles of Biology 2 | 4 |
| BSC 2011L | Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| Total Semester Four | 16-17 credits | |
Semester Five
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APK 3110C | Physiology of Exercise and Training | 3 |
| APK 3200 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| APK 3400 | Introduction to Sport Psychology | 3 |
| APK 3405 | Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| ATR 2010C | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| PHY 2053 | Physics 1 | 4 |
| Total Semester Five | 16 credits | |
Semester Six
Also required: Approved electives (5 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APK 3220C | Biomechanical Basis of Movement | 3 |
| APK 4112 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| APK 3113C | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| APK 4115 | Neuromuscular Aspects of Exercise | 3 |
| APK 4050 | Research Methods | 3 |
| Total Semester Six | 17 credits | |
Semester Seven
Also required: Approved electives (6 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APK 4120 | Clinical Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| APK 4103C | Kinetic Anatomy | 3 |
| APK 4125C | Physical Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| APK 4144 | Movement Neuroscience | 3 |
| Total Semester Seven | 15 credits | |
Semester Eight
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APK 4940C | Internship | 12 |
| Total Semester Eight | 12 credits | |
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