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 The
Department of Kinesiology offers programs of study designed to provide
students with the educational background necessary for the pursuit
of careers in a variety of movement-based professions. The Bachelor
of Science degree is offered with majors in Movement
Science, Physical
Education, Health
and Fitness, Athletic Training,
and Psychosocial Kinesiology.
In addition, the department offers minors in Movement
Science and Health. Our athletic training program is accredited
by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs. A variety of activity courses which satisfy the University
Core Curriculum requirement for Physical Education are also
offered by the department.
The curriculum for each major academic
area is comprised of three components: (1) 28 hours of Foundation
courses common to all majors; (2) 12-15 hours of Emphasis courses
specific to each major area; and (3) 24-28 hours of Associated Requirements
taken outside the department that are intended to supplement the
departmental courses. In addition to the major requirements, students
must take UCR and elective course to accumulate a minimum of 124
hours. for the Bachelor of Science degree. The department emphasizes
learning experiences beyond the classroom environment. Students
are required and/or encouraged to participate in research,
internships, and special projects which are arranged through
academic advisors.
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