Kinesiology, Pre-Orthopedic Physician Assistant Studies, BS

Freshman Fall - 15 hours

• CHEM 101 - General Chemistry I Cr: 4
• ENGL 101 - English Composition I Cr: 3
• KNES 111 - First Aid and CPR/AED Cr: 2
• MATH 113 - College Algebra Cr: 3
• NRHP 100 - Medical Terminology Cr: 3
• ORIN 101 - Freshman Orientation Cr: 0

Freshman Spring - 16 hours

Note: KNES 116 requires 50 field experience hours.​​​​​​​

• CHEM 102 - General Chemistry II Cr: 4
• ENGL 102 - English Composition II Cr: 3
• KNES 116 - Introduction to Allied Health Professions Cr: 3
• PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Cr: 3
• STAT 231 - Elementary Probability and Statistical Inference Cr: 3

Sophomore Fall - 16 hours

• English Literature General Education Elective  - 3 hours
• History General Education Elective  - 3 hours

• BIOL 225 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Cr: 4
• KNES 122 - Personal and Community Health Cr: 3
• KNES 124 - Exercise, Fitness, and Nutrition Cr: 3

Sophomore Spring - 16 hours

• BIOL 226 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Cr: 4
• COMM 201 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Cr: 3
• KNES 331 - Kinesiology Cr: 3
• KNES 355 - Orthopedic Evaluation of the Lower Extremities Cr: 3

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  Choose one of the following:

• PSYC 233 - Psychology of Human Development Cr: 3
• PSYC 260 - Child Psychology Cr: 3
• PSYC 261 - Adolescent Psychology Cr: 3
• SOCL 201 - Introductory Sociology Cr: 3
• SOCL 211 - Social Problems Cr: 3

Junior Fall - 14 hours

• BIOL 211 - Introductory Microbiology Cr: 4
• CHEM 301 - Organic Chemistry I Cr: 3
• CHEM 301L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Cr: 1
• KNES 365 - Orthopedic Evaluation of the Cervical Spine and Upper Extremities Cr: 3
• KNES 431 - Organization and Administration for Allied Health Professions Cr: 3

Junior Spring - 16 hours

Note: KNES 489 requires 120 field experience hours.

• Fine Arts General Education Elective  - 3 hours

• BIOL 315 - Introductory Genetics Cr: 4
• KNES 231 - Sports Nutrition for Allied Health Professionals Cr: 3
• KNES 465 - General Medical Conditions in Active Individuals Cr: 3
• KNES 489 - Practicum in Allied Health Professions I Cr: 3

Senior Fall - 15 hours

Note: KNES 490 requires 120 field experience hours.

• BIOL Elective (300/400 Level) - 3 hours

• KNES 345 - Physiology of Exercise Cr: 3
• KNES 370 - Orthopedic Evaluation of the Neurological System Cr: 3
• KNES 448 - Motor Learning Cr: 3
• KNES 490 - Practicum in Allied Health Professions II Cr: 3

Senior Spring - 12 hours

• BIOL Elective (300/400 Level) - 3 hours
• Elective - 3 hours

• KNES 435 - Adult Fitness and Exercise Prescription Cr: 3
• KNES 485 - Research Writing for Allied Health Professionals Cr: 3

Note

Students must earn a grade of C or better in ENGL 101 and ENGL 102, as well as in all KNES courses.

General Notes

• All bachelor’s degrees must include 40 hours at the 300/400 level.
• All bachelor’s degrees require the successful completion of at least nine hours of Natural Sciences General Education Core Curriculum  courses. Six hours shall be earned in a single life or physical science; the remaining three hours must be earned in a natural science area other than that previously selected (both life and physical sciences must be taken to fulfill this requirement).
• All degree and graduation requirements may be found on the Academic Regulations  page.