Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours

See Core Curriculum for required courses in Area A1 through Area E.

Course List

		Credit Hours
General Requirements (Core A - E) 1		42
Additional Requirements		4
Area F - Courses Appropriate to Major 2, 3		18
KINS   2511	Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
KINS   2512	Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
KINS   2531	Human Anatomy and Physiology I
KINS   2532	Human Anatomy and Physiology II
MATH   1112	College Trigonometry 1
PHYS   1111K	Introductory Physics I
KINS   2535	Introduction to Exercise Science
Major Requirements		28
KINS   3130	Research Methods in Kinesiology
KINS   3132	Foundations of Exercise and Sport Psychology
KINS   3230	Motor Control, Coordination, and Skill
KINS   3541	Structural Kinesiology
KINS   3542	Physiological Aspects of Exercise
KINS   3543	Biomechanical Analysis of Movement
KINS   4130	Administrative Principles in Kinesiology
KINS   4231	Fitness Evaluation and Exercise Prescription
Allied Health and Graduate School Emphasis		32
The Allied Health and Graduate School Track will prepare students to apply for graduate programs in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Physician's Assistant, Medical School, or Kinesiology. At least a 3.0 GPA or higher is required to stay in this emphasis area.
Select from the following courses, depending upon graduate school requirements, to add up to 32 hours.
BIOL   1107	Principles of Biology I
BIOL   1107L	Principles of Biology I Laboratory
BIOL   1108	Principles of Biology II
BIOL   1108L	Principles of Biology Laboratory II
BIOL   2240	Microbiology
CHEM   3401	Organic Chemistry I
CHFD   2137	Lifespan Development
HLTH   2510	Medical Terminology
KINS   2533	Pathophysiology
Total Credit Hours		124

1	If CHEM 1211 and 1212 are not taken in the core, it must be taken as part of a chosen track.
2	Students may elect to substitute Pre-Calculus (MATH 1113) or Calculus I (MATH   1441) for MATH 1112 with advisor approval
3	Students may elect to substitute Principles of Physics I (PHYS   2211) for PHYS 1111 with advisor approval. Students in the Allied Health and Graduate School Track may elect to substitute Principles of Physics II (PHYS   2211) for PHYS 1112 with advisor approval.
4	Hours are variable based on the minor chosen to give room for other prerequisite courses in that minor

Program and Emphasis 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)
• Completed a minimum of 30 credit hours
• A minimum grade of “C” in all Area D and F course work attempted

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 emphasis area, student must maintain a 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:

Course List

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

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

Advisement

For questions regarding specific undergraduate program requirements, please contact the Waters College of Health Professions Student Success Center.