Kinesiology—Bachelor of Science
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Website: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
College/School: Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions
Apply to UIW: Application for the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology program
Concentrations: Coaching and Leadership · Exercise Science
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology—Coaching and Leadership Concentration
The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology—Coaching & Leadership program is designed to help students develop, implement, and provide leadership to a variety of different coaching programs. The curriculum emphasizes the overall development of athletes and working in diverse athletic and sport settings. Students will learn the unique challenges of administering and interacting with athletes in youth, recreational, secondary, university, and professional sport programs.
UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum
UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.
| UIW Core Curriculum |
| Composition and Rhetoric |
6 credit hours |
| Literature and Art |
6 credit hours |
| Science and Mathematics |
7 credit hours |
| History and Behavioral Science |
6 credit hours |
| Philosophy and Religion |
9 credit hours |
| Second Language |
6 credit hours |
| Wellness and Physical Education |
3 credit hours |
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43 total core credit hours |
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| Community Service |
45 clock hours (non-credit) |
For the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, this coursework from the UIW Core is required:
Required Science course: BIOL 2321 Anatomy and Physiology with Lab BIOL 2121
Required Social Science course for Exercise Science and Coaching & Leadership: PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology
Required Physical Education Activity course: PEHP 1162 Foundations of Training and Conditioning
Kinesiology Core Coursework
Coaching and Leadership Concentration Coursework
Elective or Minor Coursework
Electives should be taken to satisfy the 120 credit hour program requirement. Students may complete a Nutrition Minor with 9 additional credit hours, a Psychology Minor with 12 additional credit hours, or a Sport Management Minor with 6 additional credit hours.
Total Credit Hours: 120
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology—Exercise Science Concentration
The Kinesiology concentration in Exercise Science prepares students to pursue careers in the fitness industry as well as graduate education in exercise science, pre-professional, or allied health fields. Graduates also acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to become a certified fitness instructor, personal trainer, and/or strength and conditioning specialist. Students in the Exercise Science concentration are prepared to become professionals who make a difference in the lives of others through assessing, designing, and implementing physical activity and fitness programs and interventions for human performance. Coursework and fieldwork give students training and hands-on experiences needed to evaluate health behaviors and risk factors, conduct fitness assessments, write exercise prescriptions, and successfully promote the adoption and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle.
UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum
UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.
| UIW Core Curriculum |
| Composition and Rhetoric |
6 credit hours |
| Literature and Art |
6 credit hours |
| Science and Mathematics |
7 credit hours |
| History and Behavioral Science |
6 credit hours |
| Philosophy and Religion |
9 credit hours |
| Second Language |
6 credit hours |
| Wellness and Physical Education |
3 credit hours |
| |
43 total core credit hours |
| |
|
| Community Service |
45 clock hours (non-credit) |
For the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, this coursework from the UIW Core is required:
Required Science course: BIOL 2321 Anatomy and Physiology with Lab BIOL 2121
Required Social Science course for Exercise Science and Coaching & Leadership: PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology
Required Physical Education Activity course: PEHP 1162 Foundations of Training and Conditioning
Exercise Science Concentration Coursework
| KEHP 1203 | Developmental Activities for Kinesiology Majors | 2 |
| KEHP 3307 | Health and Fitness Promotion | 3 |
| KEHP 3334 | Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| KEHP 4311 | Applied Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| KEHP 4346 | Adapted Physical Activity and Sport | 3 |
| KEHP 4395 | Practical Experience in Kinesiology | 3 |
| KEHP 4396 | Clinical Experience in Exercise Science | 3 |
| NUTR 2341 | Introduction to Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR 4356 | Nutrition and Human Performance | 3 |
| PEHP | 1 credit hour Aquatic Activity Course | 1 |
| PEHP | 1 credit hour Rhythmic Activity Course | 1 |
| PSYC 3345 | Sports Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3381 | Statistics in Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3384 | Research Methods I | 3 |
| SMHP 3301 | Introduction to Sport Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 40 |
Kinesiology Core Coursework
Elective or Minor Coursework
Electives must be taken to satisfy the 120 credit hour program requirement. Students may complete a Nutrition Minor with 6 additional credit hours (one upper, one lower division) or a Psychology Minor by selecting either PSYC 3331 or PSYC 3353.
Total Credit Hours: 120