The
Health and Fitness option provides students with the educational
foundation required for the pursuit of fitness-related careers. Students
will gain an understanding of the exercise assessment and programming for general and athletic populations. In addition, students will learn the planning, organization, and administration of fitness and athletic conditioning programs and facilities. (69 hours)
TCU Core
Curriculum Requirements
Kinesiology Core (16 hours)
KINE 10103 Foundations of Kinesiology
KINE 10603 Anatomical Kinesiology
KINE 20503 Motor Behavior
KINE 30623 Biomechanics
KINE 30634 Exercise Physiology
Major Courses (27 hours)
HLTH 20233 Sport and Exercise Pharmacology
HLTH 30423 Nutrition and Physical Activity
HLTH 40203 Study of Human Disease
KINE 30503 Fitness Assessment
KINE 30733 Exercise Psychology
KINE 30833 Physical Activity and Disability
KINE 40503 Fitness Programming
KINE 40513 Principles of Strength and Conditioning
KINE 40903 Senior Internship
Emphasis (Choose 12 hours)
HLTH 30203 Health and Stress Management
KINE 20303 Prevention and Care of Injuries
KINE 20613 Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology
KINE 30513 Health and Fitness Management
KINE 30713 Psychology of Sport
Associated Requirement Courses (14 hours)
BIOL 20204 Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL 20214 Anatomy and Physiology
PSYC 10213 General Psychology
MANA 30153 Organizational Management
Electives as needed
to complete 124 hours.
