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

¹ (See footnote below)

Additional Requirement 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) ¹
• 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)

Allied Health and Graduate School Concentration Credit Hours: 32

The Allied Health and Graduate School Concentration will prepare students to apply for graduate programs in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Physician’s Assistant, Medical School, or Kinesiology. 

Total Credit Hours: 124

¹ If CHEM 1211  and CHEM 1212   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 2211K Principles of Physics I  for PHYS 1112K Introductory Physics II  with advisor approval. 

Program and Concentration Area 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

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 to progress in the Exercise Science major.
• 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.
• Once in this concentration area, student must maintain an overall 3.0 GPA in all major courses and guided major electives.
• Students must show proof of CPR/AED certification prior to completing KINS 3452.

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.

Advisement

Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit Academic Advisement .