Exercise Science - Concentration in Tactical Strength and Conditioning, B.S.K.

General Requirements (Core A - E) Credit Hours: 42

¹ (See footnote below)

Additional Requirements Credit Hours: 4

Area F - Courses Appropriate to Major Credit Hours: 18

^2,3 (See footnote below)

• KINS 2511 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory (1 Credit Hour)
• KINS 2512 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory (1 Credit Hour)
• KINS 2531 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 Credit Hours)
• KINS 2532 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 Credit Hours)
• KINS 2535 - Introduction to Exercise Science (3 Credit Hours)
• MATH 1112 - College Trigonometry (3 Credit Hours)
• PHYS 1111K - Introductory Physics I (4 Credit Hours)

Major Requirements Credit Hours: 28

• KINS 3130 - Research Methods in Kinesiology (3 Credit Hours)
• KINS 3132 - Foundations of Exercise and Sport Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
• KINS 3230 - Motor Control, Coordination, and Skill (3 Credit Hours)
• KINS 3541 - Structural Kinesiology (4 Credit Hours)
• KINS 3542 - Physiological Aspects of Exercise (4 Credit Hours)
• KINS 3543 - Biomechanical Analysis of Movement (4 Credit Hours)
• KINS 4130 - Administrative Principles in Kinesiology (3 Credit Hours)
• KINS 4231 - Fitness Evaluation and Exercise Prescription (4 Credit Hours)

Tactical Strength and Conditioning Concentration Credit Hours: 32

• HSCF 3710 - Worksite Wellness and Safety (3 Credit Hours)
• KINS 3430 - Principles of Coaching (3 Credit Hours)
• KINS 3431 - Psychology of Coaching (3 Credit Hours)
• KINS 4420 - Sport Conditioning Laboratory (2 Credit Hours)
• KINS 4422 - Tactical Strength & Conditioning (3 Credit Hours)
• KINS 4423 - Scientific Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3 Credit Hours)
• KINS 4799 - Internship in Exercise Science (3-12 Credit Hours)
• NTFS 2530 - Nutrition and Health (3 Credit Hours)
• NTFS 3630 - Sports Nutrition (3 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours: 124

¹ If CHEM 1211 Principles of Chemistry I  and CHEM 1212 Principles of Chemistry II  are not taken in the core, it must be taken as part of a chosen track. 

² Students may elect to substitute MATH 1113 Pre-Calculus Mathematics  or MATH 1441 Calculus I  for MATH 1112 College Trigonometry  with advisor approval 

³ Students may elect to substitute PHYS 2211K Principles of Physics I  for PHYS 1111K Introductory Physics I  with advisor approval. Students in the Allied Health and Graduate School Track may elect to substitute PHYS 2212K Principles of Physics II  for PHYS 1112K Introductory Physics II  with advisor approval. 

Program Admission Criteria

• Admission to Georgia Southern University
• A total institution GPA of 2.0 or better on all course work attempted (transfer course work and work completed at Georgia Southern University are considered). All transfer credits must be evaluated by the Undergraduate Office of Admissions and posted on the Georgia Southern transcript upon official acceptance to the University.
• Completed a minimum of 30 credit hours
• A minimum grade of “C” in all Area D and F course work attempted

Honors Program Progression Requirements

To graduate with Honors in Exercise Science, a student must:

• be admitted to the Honors College
• successfully complete and present an Honors Thesis or Capstone Project
• be in good standing in the Honors College at the time of graduation

Program Progression Criteria

• Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in Area F and within the major requirements, including guided major electives.
• Students must also earn a minimum grade of “C” in a prerequisite course prior to registering for an advanced course.
• If a student receives a grade of “D” or “F” in a course listed in Area F and/or within the major requirements, including guided major electives, the student can repeat said course no more than 2 times.
• Students must show proof of CPR/AED certification prior to completing KINS 3452.
• To be eligible for internship, students must have a total institution GPA of 2.0 or better, and completed all core curriculum and major degree requirements, earning a grade of “C” in all courses in Area F and within the major requirements, including courses taken within the tracks. Students registering for less than 12 hours of internship can take other coursework, but the coursework must be approved by the program coordinator.
• Internships must be approved by the internship coordinator.

Note: Exercise Science Majors must complete Fundamentals to include:

• CHEM 1211K - Principles of Chemistry I (4 Credit Hours)
• CHEM 1212K - Principles of Chemistry II (4 Credit Hours)
• PSYC 1101 - Introduction to Psychology (3 Credit Hours)

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• Students not able to complete Fundamentals in Areas A2, D, and F will take these courses as part of their selected concentration area