The Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Kinesiology offers teacher-certification and non-certification options. The mission of the teacher-certification option is to prepare for Texas State certification to teach physical education at all levels from Early Childhood through Grade 12. The mission of the non-certification option is to prepare for entry-level positions related to exercise in clinical, business or other settings, or to prepare for post-baccalaureate professional (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine) or graduate studies related to exercise science. The non-certification option may be used to prepare for the State examination for licensing as an athletic trainer in Texas. A student wanting to pursue the Texas athletic trainer license should consult with an academic advisor early in the program. Such students must complete other State licensing requirements in addition to the courses listed below, including apprenticeships under the supervision of licensed or certified athletic trainers.
To earn the B.S. Degree in Kinesiology the student must:
Curriculum
University Core (42 hours)
The student must complete 8 hours of lab science in biology, chemistry or physics (in addition to anatomy and physiology). The 2 hours of credit for these labs are not required to meet the University’s core requirements but are a Departmental requirement.
Department Lower-Division Requirements (16 hours)
| ALHS 1300 | Personal and Community Wellness | |
| BIOL 2301 | Anatomy and Physiology I [TCCN: BIOL 2301] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| BIOL 2101 | Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 2101] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| BIOL 2302 | Anatomy and Physiology II [TCCN: BIOL 2302] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| BIOL 2102 | Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 2102] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| KINE 2337 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | |
| BIOL CHEM or PHYS Labs (2 hrs.) | |
Generic Kinesiology Curriculum
1. Kinesiology Core (33 hrs.)
2. Cognate Courses (29 hrs.)
- Three hours selected from the following: ALHS 3302, ALHS 3352, ALHS 3362, or ALHS 4320
- 26 hours of prescribed electives with advisor approval. Pre-professional students (e.g., pre-physical therapy, pre-med, pre-occupational therapy) should use these hours as much as possible to complete prerequisites for post-baccalaureate professional programs. In selecting electives, attention must be given to the University’s requirement of at least 42 upper-division hours for completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Athletic Training Curriculum
1. Kinesiology Core (49 hrs.)
2. Cognate Course (13 hrs.)
- Three hours selected from the following: ALHS 3302, ALHS 3352, ALHS 3362, or ALHS 4320
- 10 hours of prescribed electives with advisor approval
Physical Education Teacher Certification Curriculum
1. Kinesiology Core (21 hrs.)
2. Cognate Course (17 hrs.)
| KINE 3315 | Nutrition Through the Life Cycle | |
| ALHS 4317 | Theoretical and Clinical Aspects of Weight Management | |
| ALHS 4333 | Stress Management | |
| KINE 4353 | Program Organization and Administration | |
5 hours of electives approved by advisor
3. Educator Preparation Courses (24 hrs.)
Phase I
EDUC 1301 Introduction to the Teaching Profession
EPSY 3340 Educational Psychology: Adolescent Development & Learning
Phase II
KINE 4308 Adaptive Physical Education
EDUC 4320 Teaching Skills for the Secondary Teacher
Phase III
EDFB 4338 Literacy in the Content Area
PYED 4340 Teaching Methods in Physical Education
Phase IV
EDUC 4640 Student Teaching EC-12
EDUC 4057 Capstone Seminar
Field of Study
The Field of Study Courses are determined by kinesiology and exercise science experts coming from across Texas community colleges and universities. Courses from the list below that are taken and passed from another Texas institution of higher education are automatically transferred and applied to the BS in Kinesiology degree plan.
Designated Core Field of Study Courses
- BIOL 2401/BIOL 2301 and BIOL 2101: Anatomy & Physiology I
- PSYC 2301: General Psychology
Discipline Foundation Field of Study Courses
- KINE/PHED 1301: Foundations of Kinesiology
- KINE/PHED 1304: Personal Community Health
- KINE/PHED1338: Concepts of Physical Fitness
- KINE/PHED 2356: Care and Prevention Athletic Injuries
Directed Elective Field of Study Courses
- KINE/PHED 1306: First Aid, CPR, and Safety Practices
- KINE/PHED 1308: Sports Officiating
- KINE/PHED 1321: Principles of Athletic Coaching
- KINE/PHED 1350: Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning
- KINE/PHED 2358: Psychological Aspects of Human Performance
- KINE/PHED 2360: Introduction to Personal Training
- KINE/PHED 2362: Foundations of Exercise Science
- PHED 1164: Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness
- PHED 1331: Physical Education for Elementary Education Majors
- PHED 1336: Introduction to Recreation
- PHED 1346: Drug Use & Abuse
4+1 BS Kinesiology / MS Kinesiology
Undergraduate students in Kinesiology may choose this program to complete their master’s degree in one additional year. Students accepted into this accelerated program are permitted to take the 3 graduate-level courses listed below (9 semester hours) during their senior year in lieu of the 3 corresponding undergraduate courses required for the Kinesiology BS program. Students may choose thesis or internship under this program.
Graduate courses taken during senior year:
- KINE 5305 (Motor Development) substitutes for KINE 3303 (Motor Development)
- KINE 5307 (Motor Learning) substitutes for KINE 3331 (Human Motor Control and Learning)
- Note that the Lab class (KINE 3132) is still required.
- KINE 5341 (Sports Nutrition) substitutes for KINE 4321 (Sports Nutrition)
- Note that KINE 3311 is a prerequisite.
Kinesiology BS students with at least 60 undergraduate credit hours may apply for this program through their Academic Advisor. Admission requirements include:
- Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Undergraduate Faculty recommendation
- Department Chair approval
- Academic Dean approval
- Graduate School Dean approval
Recommended Four-Year Curriculum - Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Freshman Year
First Semester (16 hrs.)
| ENGL 1301 | College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| MATH 1342 | Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] Directed Elective Field of Study Course | |
| BIOL 1306 | General Biology I [TCCN: BIOL 1306] | |
| BIOL 1106 | General Biology I Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 1106] | |
| ALHS 1300 | Personal and Community Wellness | |
| POLS 2305 | Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305] | |
| HECC 1000 | Thriving in the Health Professions | |
Second Semester (16 hrs.)
| KINE 2337 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | |
| ENGL 1302 | College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| BIOL 1307 | General Biology II [TCCN: BIOL 1307] | |
| BIOL 1107 | General Biology II Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 1107] | |
| | STEM (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
| UNIV 1000 | Student Success Seminar | |
NOTE: STEM - Math recommended
Sophomore Year
First Semester (16 hrs.)
| HIST 1301 | United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301] | |
| BIOL 2301 | Anatomy and Physiology I [TCCN: BIOL 2301] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| BIOL 2101 | Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 2101] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| | Creative Arts (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| CMST 1315 | Introduction to Public Speaking [TCCN: SPCH 1315] Discipline Foundation Field of Study Course | |
| Cognate Course (3 hrs.) | |
Second Semester (16 hrs.)
| BIOL 2302 | Anatomy and Physiology II [TCCN: BIOL 2302] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| BIOL 2102 | Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 2102] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| | Language, Philosophy and Culture (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | Social and Behavioral Science (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302] | |
| KINE 3306 | Fitness Assessment Skills | |
Junior Year
First Semester (13 hrs.)
| KINE 3303 | Motor Development | |
| KINE 3334 | Biomechanics and Anatomical Kinesiology | |
| KINE 3135 | Biomechanics and Anatomical Kinesiology Laboratory | |
| Upper Division ALHS course (3 hrs.) | |
| Cognate Course (3 hrs.) | |
Second Semester (12-13 hrs.)
| HECC 4308 | Ethics | |
| KINE 3311 | Physiology of Exercise | |
| KINE 3112 | Physiology of Exercise Laboratory | |
| Cognate Course (3 hrs.) | |
| Cognate Course (2-3 hrs.) | |
Senior Year
First Semester (13 hrs.)
Second Semester (12 hrs.)
| KINE 4370 | Internship | |
| KINE 4305 | Principles of Training: Strength and Power | |
| Cognate Course (3 hrs.) | |
| Cognate Course (3 hrs.) | |
Total hours must equal at least 120 hours.
NOTES:
*See UT Tyler Core Curriculum for full list of approved courses.
+Consult with your advisor for additional information on degree requirements and schedule planning.
This is only a recommended outline. Because degree requirements do change, you should consult an advisor as well as the University Catalog, which is the only official document regarding baccalaureate degree requirements. The final responsibility for the selection, scheduling, and satisfactory completion of the degree requirements rests with the student.
Recommended Four-Year Curriculum - Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (EC-12 Physical Education Teacher Certification)
Freshman Year
First Semester (16 hrs.)
| ENGL 1301 | College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| MATH 1342 | Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] Directed Elective Field of Study Course | |
| BIOL 1306 | General Biology I [TCCN: BIOL 1306] | |
| BIOL 1106 | General Biology I Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 1106] | |
| ALHS 1300 | Personal and Community Wellness | |
| POLS 2305 | Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305] | |
| HECC 1000 | Thriving in the Health Professions | |
Second Semester (16 hrs.)
| KINE 2337 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | |
| ENGL 1302 | College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| BIOL 1307 | General Biology II [TCCN: BIOL 1307] | |
| BIOL 1107 | General Biology II Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 1107] | |
| | STEM (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
| UNIV 1000 | Student Success Seminar | |
NOTE: STEM - Math recommended
Sophomore Year
First Semester (15-16 hrs.)
| SPCM 1315 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication [TCCN: SPCH 1315] | |
| BIOL 2301 | Anatomy and Physiology I [TCCN: BIOL 2301] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| BIOL 2101 | Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 2101] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| | Creative Arts (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301] | |
| | Elective (2-3 hrs.) | |
Second Semester (16 hrs.)
| BIOL 2302 | Anatomy and Physiology II [TCCN: BIOL 2302] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| BIOL 2102 | Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 2102] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| | Language, Philosophy and Culture (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | Social and Behavioral Science (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302] | |
| KINE 3303 | Motor Development | |
Junior Year
First Semester (15 hrs.)
| EDUC 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | |
| EPSY 3340 | Educational Psychology: Adolescent Development and Learning | |
| KINE 3306 | Fitness Assessment Skills | |
| KINE 3315 | Nutrition Through the Life Cycle | |
| HECC 4353 | Program Organization and Administration | |
Second Semester (14 hrs.)
| EDUC 4320 | Teaching Skills for the Intermediate and Secondary Teacher | |
| KINE 4308 | Adapted Physical Education | |
| KINE 3334 | Biomechanics and Anatomical Kinesiology | |
| KINE 3135 | Biomechanics and Anatomical Kinesiology Laboratory | |
| KINE 3331 | Human Motor Control and Learning | |
| KINE 3132 | Human Motor Control and Learning Laboratory | |
Summer Semester (6 hrs.)
Senior Year
First Semester (16 hrs.)
Second Semester (6 hrs.)
Total hours must equal at least 120 hours.
NOTES:
*See UT Tyler Core Curriculum for full list of approved courses.
Phase 1 of Teacher Education Program; 2Phase 2 of Teacher Education Program
Phase 3 of Teacher Education Program; 4Phase 4 of Teacher Education Program
This is only a recommended outline. Because degree requirements do change, you should consult an advisor as well as the University Catalog.
Recommended Four-Year Curriculum - Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Athletic Training)
Freshman Year
First Semester (13 hrs.)
| ENGL 1301 | College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| MATH 1342 | Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] Directed Elective Field of Study Course | |
| BIOL 1306 | General Biology I [TCCN: BIOL 1306] | |
| BIOL 1106 | General Biology I Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 1106] | |
| ALHS 1300 | Personal and Community Wellness | |
| HECC 1000 | Thriving in the Health Professions | |
Second Semester (13 hrs.)
| KINE 2337 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | |
| ENGL 1302 | College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| BIOL 1307 | General Biology II [TCCN: BIOL 1307] | |
| BIOL 1107 | General Biology II Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 1107] | |
| | STEM (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| UNIV 1000 | Student Success Seminar | |
NOTE: STEM - Math recommended
Summer Semester (6 hrs.)
| POLS 2305 | Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305] | |
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
Sophomore Year
First Semester (14 hrs.)
| HIST 1301 | United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301] | |
| BIOL 2301 | Anatomy and Physiology I [TCCN: BIOL 2301] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| BIOL 2101 | Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 2101] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| | Creative Arts (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| CMST 1315 | Introduction to Public Speaking [TCCN: SPCH 1315] Discipline Foundation Field of Study Course | |
| KINE 3102 | Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training I | |
Second Semester (14 hrs.)
| BIOL 2302 | Anatomy and Physiology II [TCCN: BIOL 2302] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| BIOL 2102 | Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 2102] Designated Core Field of Study Course | |
| | Language, Philosophy and Culture (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | Social and Behavioral Science (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302] | |
| KINE 3103 | Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training II | |
Junior Year
First Semester (14 hrs.)
| KINE 3303 | Motor Development | |
| KINE 3334 | Biomechanics and Anatomical Kinesiology | |
| KINE 3135 | Biomechanics and Anatomical Kinesiology Laboratory | |
| KINE 3306 | Fitness Assessment Skills | |
| KINE 3301 | Assessment of Athletic Injuries I: Lower Extremity | |
| KINE 4101 | Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training III | |
Second Semester (14 hrs.)
Summer Semester (7 hrs.)
| Cognate Course (3 hrs.) | |
| Cognate Course (4 hrs.) | |
Senior Year
First Semester (13 hrs.)
| Cognate Course (3 hrs.) | |
| KINE 4304 | Principles of Training: Endurance | |
| KINE 3132 | Human Motor Control and Learning Laboratory | |
| KINE 3331 | Human Motor Control and Learning | |
| KINE 4370 | Internship | |
Second Semester (12 hrs.)
Total hours must equal at least 120 hours.
NOTES:
*See UT Tyler Core Curriculum for full list of approved courses.
+Consult with your advisor for additional information on degree requirements and schedule planning. Additional GPA requirements are maintained within Athletic Training and must be met to pursue this option within your Kinesiology degree. Students must meet with Head Athletic Trainer (in addition to Academic Advisor) and must meet additional admissions requirements to pursue this option.
This is only a recommended outline. Because degree requirements do change, you should consult an advisor as well as the University Catalog, which is the only official document regarding baccalaureate degree requirements. The final responsibility for the selection, scheduling, and satisfactory completion of the degree requirements rests with the student.