Kinesiology, Pre-Chiropractic Medicine Concentration, BS

Freshman Fall - 15 hours

• BIOL 101 - Introduction to Biology I Cr: 3
• BIOL 101L - Introduction to Biology I Laboratory Cr: 1
• ENGL 101 - English Composition I Cr: 3
• KNES 111 - First Aid and CPR/AED Cr: 2
• KNES 122 - Personal and Community Health Cr: 3
• MATH 113 - College Algebra Cr: 3
• ORIN 101 - Freshman Orientation Cr: 0

Freshman Spring - 16 hours

Note: KNES 116 requires 50 field experience hours.

• BIOL 102 - Introduction to Biology II Cr: 3
• BIOL 102L - Introduction to Biology II Laboratory Cr: 1
• ENGL 102 - English Composition II Cr: 3
• KNES 116 - Introduction to Allied Health Professions Cr: 3
• KNES 124 - Exercise, Fitness, and Nutrition Cr: 3
• STAT 231 - Elementary Probability and Statistical Inference Cr: 3

Sophomore Fall - 16 hours

• Broad Humanities General Education Elective  - 3 hours
• English Literature General Education Elective  - 3 hours
• History General Education Elective  - 3 hours
• Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective  - 3 hours

• BIOL 225 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Cr: 3
• BIOL 225L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Cr: 1

Sophomore Spring - 16 hours

• ​​​​​​​Fine Arts General Education Elective  - 3 hours
• KNES Elective - 3 hours
• Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective  - 3 hours

• BIOL 226 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Cr: 3
• BIOL 226L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Cr: 1
• KNES 331 - Kinesiology Cr: 3

Junior Fall - 15 hours

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

• KNES 345 - Physiology of Exercise Cr: 3
• KNES 355 - Orthopedic Evaluation of the Lower Extremities Cr: 3
• KNES 375 - Therapeutic Modalities 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.

• Elective - 3 hours

• CHEM 101 - General Chemistry I Cr: 4
• KNES 365 - Orthopedic Evaluation of the Cervical Spine and Upper Extremities Cr: 3
• KNES 415 - Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation Cr: 3
• KNES 489 - Practicum in Allied Health Professions I Cr: 3

Senior Fall - 14 hours

Note: KNES 490 requires 120 field experience hours.

• CHEM, ENSC, GEOL, PHSC, or PHYS Elective - 3 hours
• Elective - 1 hour

• KNES 370 - Orthopedic Evaluation of the Neurological System Cr: 3
• KNES 490 - Practicum in Allied Health Professions II Cr: 3

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  Choose one of the following:

• KNES 368 - Personal Training Cr: 4
• KNES 469 - Advanced Strength and Conditioning Prescription Cr: 4

Senior Spring - 12 hours

• KNES 381 - Chiropractic Theory Cr: 3
• KNES 448 - Motor Learning Cr: 3
• KNES 465 - General Medical Conditions in Active Individuals 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.

For more information, please contact the program coordinator Michael Soileau at msoileau@mcneese.edu.

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.