University of Illinois Chicago College of Applied Health Sciences 35 courses 120 total credits
The undergraduate program in kinesiology offers a common core in the foundations of kinesiology (human structure, function, and movement) with elective options preparing students for immediate employment or advanced study in numerous areas of the health sciences. In addition to the science of kinesiology, the program emphasizes competencies such as critical thinking and reasoning, communication, professionalism, and leadership, equipping graduates with important and transferable employment skills.
| University Writing Requirement | 6 credits |
| General Education and Basic Sciences | 35-36 credits |
| Required Major Courses/Kinesiology Core | 53 credits |
| Experiential Learning | 3 credits |
| Electives | 22-23 credits |
| Total Hours | 120 credits |
University Writing Requirement: Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 160 | Academic Writing I: Writing in Academic and Public Contexts | 3 |
| ENGL 161 | Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research | 3 |
General Education and Basic Sciences
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOS 110 | Biology of Cells and Organisms | 4 |
| KN 152 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology and Health | 3 |
| PSCH 100 or KN 150 | Introduction to Psychology or The Healthy Human | 4 |
| MATH 121 | Precalculus Mathematics | 5 |
| CHEM 101 | Preparatory Chemistry | 4 |
| PHYS 131 | Introductory Physics for Life Sciences I | 4 |
| Total General Education and Basic Sciences | 35-36 credits | |
Required Major Courses/Kinesiology Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HN 196 | Nutrition | 3 |
| KN 100 | Kinesiology: First Year Seminar | 2 |
| KN 136 | Techniques and Principles of Exercise | 3 |
| KN 200 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| KN 237 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| KN 243 | Exercise Assessment | 3 |
| KN 245 | Exercise Programming and Instruction | 3 |
| KN 230 | Anatomy and Physiology Lecture I | 3 |
| KN 231 | Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II | 3 |
| KN 232 | Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I | 2 |
| KN 233 | Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II | 2 |
| KN 261 | Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy | 3 |
| KN 336 | Health Coaching | 3 |
| KN 352 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| KN 361 | Movement Biomechanics | 3 |
| KN 362 | Tissue Biomechanics | 3 |
| KN 372 | Motor Control and Learning | 3 |
| KN 491 | Professional Preparation | 3 |
| KN 495 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Total Required Major Courses/Kinesiology Core | 53 credits | |
Experiential Learning: Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| KN 299 | Study Abroad in Kinesiology and Nutrition | 0-18 |
| KN 393 | Undergraduate Internship in Kinesiology | 3-6 |
| KN 396 | Special Project | 1-3 |
| KN 397 | Special Project Presentation | 1 |
| KN 398 | Undergraduate Research | 1-3 |
| KN 399 or KN 493 | Undergraduate Research Presentation or Practicum in Undergraduate Teaching | 1 |
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