Minor in Kinesiology
The Kinesiology Minor is suitable for students who are committed to the study and research of human movement in all its dimensions. This unique minor allows students to tailor their courses to investigate a specific kinesiology discipline that interests them the most. Undergraduate study of kinesiology focuses on areas such as:
- exercise physiology, movement efficiency, and biomechanical analysis of movement
- social, cultural, and psychological aspects of participation in physical activity and sport
- physical growth, development, and body form throughout the lifespan
- the instructional process of teaching/coaching physical activity and sport.
A minimum of 21 credit hours is required to earn a minor in Kinesiology. These include:
- 12 hours of required coursework
- 9 hours of specialization coursework (see below)
- All minors require six hours of advanced (300- or 400-level) courses that are not used in any other major or minor.
Specialization Areas
- Exercise Psychology & Health Behavior
- Exercise Physiology
- Teaching & Coaching Physical Activity
- Biomechanics
- Cultural & Interpretive Studies
Minor Requirements
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Required courses (12 credit hours): |
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HK 154 Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Health |
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HK 140 Social Sci of Human Movement |
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HK 160 Foundations and Careers in Kinesiology |
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HK 201 Health Sciences Research Methods |
Specialization Areas (Choose One)
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Exercise Psychology and Health Behavior |
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Required specialization courses: |
6 |
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HK 440 Exercise and Health Psychology |
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HK 340 Social and Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity |
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Electives (choose at least 1): |
3 |
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HK 242 Intro to Sport Psychology |
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HK 443 Psychophysiology in Ex & Sport |
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KIN 441 Physical Activity and Chronic Diseases |
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HK 402 Tech-Driven Health Intervention |
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Exercise Physiology |
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Required specialization courses: |
6 |
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HK 150 Bioscience of Human Movement |
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HK 352 Bioenergetics of Movement |
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Electives (choose at least 1): |
3 |
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HK 450 Integrative Biology of Exercise |
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HK 452 Clin & Applied Ex Physiology |
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HK 453 Nutrition for Performance |
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HK 455 Exercise Endocrinology |
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Biomechanics |
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Required specialization courses: |
6 |
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HK 353 Biomechanics of Human Movement |
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HK 457 Motor Learning & Control |
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Electives (choose at least 1): |
3 |
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HK 250 Motor Development and Control |
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HK 456 Skill Acquisition Strategies |
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HK 262 Motor Development, Growth, and Form |
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Teaching and Coaching Physical Activity |
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Required specialization courses: |
6 |
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HK 461 Elementary Methods in Physical Education |
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HK 462 Secondary Methods in Physical Education |
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Electives (choose at least 1): |
3 |
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HK 463 Adapted Physical Education |
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HK 460 Instructional Strategies in PE |
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HK 362 Coaching Strategies |
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HK 464 Tech and Assessment in PE and Sport |
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Cultural and Interpretive Studies |
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Required specialization courses: |
6 |
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HK 243 Sport and Modern Society |
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HK 141 Contemporary Issues in Sport |
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Electives (choose at least 1): |
3 |
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KIN 466 Measurement and Eval in Kinesiology |
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HK 442 Body, Culture, and Society |
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HK 446 PA and Diverse Populations |
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To officially declare this minor, complete this online form.