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Faculty: Brent Estes, Jennifer Didier, Page Glave, Jyhun Lee, Gary Oden, Emily Roper, Jose Santiago, Matthew Wagner, Mary Williams, Ryan Zapalac
Mission
The mission of the Kinesiology program is to advance students’ understanding of relationships among movement, exercise, and skill that occur in the contexts of development, learning, rehabilitation, and training. The program seeks to prepare future professionals for movement-related fields such as teaching, coaching, personal exercise, training and fitness. Learning occurs through the study of movement and exercise processes within a framework that emphasizes the clinical and practical implications of theory and research.
Academic Programs
- BS Kinesiology
- BS Kinesiology (All-Levels Teacher Certification)
- BS Kinesiology (Exercise Science Applied)
- BS Kinesiology (Exercise Science Clinical)
- BS Kinesiology (Athletic Training)
- BS Kinesiology (Athletic Training Endorsement)
Highlights
- Nationally recognized (NCATE) teacher certification program making our majors in high demand by school district administrators.
- Successful completion of the Athletic Training program prepares individuals to sit for the Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers’ state license.
- Web-based courses.
- Outstanding faculty and staff.
- Value student diversity (various ethnic and cultural backgrounds).
- Faculty who have worked in the field.
Suggested Minors
- Teacher Certification students will minor in Education but should select another content area which is taught within the public schools.
- Exercise Science students should select Health Fitness, General Business or Nutrition as a minor. Biology and Chemistry are minor options for Physical Therapy.
- Exercise Science Applied students should select Health Fitness, General Business, or Nutrition as a minor. Biology and Chemistry are additional options if CHEM 1411 is taken rather than CHEM 1406.
- Exercise Science Clinical students should select Biology, Chemistry, Health Fitness, or General Business as a minor.
- Athletic Training students should select either Health or Biology as a minor.
- Kinesiology (non teacher certification) students can choose any content area for a minor.
Career Opportunities
- All Levels Teacher Certification
- Athletic training
- Corporate fitness
- Commercial fitness
- Hospital-based wellness
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Assistants to chiropractors and physical therapists
- Recreational specialists in camps, communities and YMCA’s
- Personal trainers
Student Organizations
KHRASH — Kinesiology, Health & Recreation of Sam Houston — promotes healthy lifestyles; open to all SHSU students.
Internships
Students completing the Exercise Science, Applied Science Applied, and Exercise Science Clinical tracks complete a 6-credit, 400-hour internship at a site which is aligned with their career aspirations under the instruction and supervision of a qualified and experienced professional in the field.
Scholarships
- Betty Alexander Scholarship—Kinesiology major with at least two years of academic preparation at SHSU having earned a minimum of 3.0 in the major.
- Department of Health & Kinesiology Scholarship—Health or Kinesiology major demonstrating financial need with a satisfactory GPA.
- H.O. “Molly” Crawford Scholarship—Male, junior standing in Kinesiology seeking teacher certification with at least a 2.5 GPA and demonstrating financial need.
- Joe and Mary Kirk Scholarship—Male, senior standing in Kinesiology seeking teacher certification with at least a 2.8 GPA.
- Margaret Powell Award—Female majoring in Kinesiology displaying excellence in academics.
- Robert J. Wagner Memorial Scholarship—Graduate student in Adult Fitness Management with 3.0 GPA, 1000 GRE and 3.5 graduate GPA reflecting a lifestyle of physical fitness and demonstrating financial need.
- Robert L. Case Health & Kinesiology Wellness Scholarship—Health or Kinesiology major displaying leadership potential with at least a 3.0 GPA and reflecting a high level of fitness.
Program Specific Requirements
Those seeking Teacher Certification must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (includes transfer and SHSU hours) and must earn a “C” or better in their Kinesiology or Education courses.
Curriculum
The curriculum integrates the physiological, biomechanical, and psycho-social bases of movement. Students develop their own movement skills which transition into a focus on movement analysis, physiological function, and skill assessment. Students gain greater depth as they consider problems related to exercise, fitness and motor skill development within the context of lifestyle physical activity (i.e., play, games, sport, and other forms of human motor behavior). Students finish the program with strong theoretical and problem solving skills based on a comprehensive knowledge of movement and exercise science. It is expected that graduates will be able to apply their knowledge and skills to a wide variety of movement-related problems and career possibilities.
Bachelor of Science, Major in Kinesiology
This degree is considered a generalist degree that will prepare students to enter the profession of Kinesiology. Students may be employed in work sites, hospitals, recreational facilities, and educational environments.
| Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology | ||
|---|---|---|
| Notes | ||
| Use the KINE electives, minor, and/or electives to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement. | ||
| *Recommended to take 3000 or 4000 level electives to meet advanced requirements for degree. | ||
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| BIOL 2401 | 4 | |
| BIOL 1408 | 4 | Freshman |
| CHEM 1406 | ||
| CHEM 1407 or CHEM 1412 or PHYS 1305/PHYS 1105 | 4 | Sophomore |
| MATH, STAT or PHIL 2303 | 3 | Sophomore |
| CSTE 1330 | 3 | Sophomore |
| Major Core | ||
| KINE 1331 | 3 | Freshman |
| KINE 2115 | 1 | Freshman |
| KINE 3362 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 3373W | 3 | Junior |
| Major | ||
| KINE 1114 | 1 | Freshman |
| KINE 2330 | 3 | Sophomore |
| KINE 3363 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 3364 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 3372 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 3378W | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 4369W | 3 | Senior |
| KINE Restricted Elective* KINE 2365, KINE 2366, KINE 2367, KINE 2368, KINE 2388, KINE 3370, KINE 3388, KINE 4330, KINE 4335, KINE 4392* |
9 | Sophomore – Senior |
| KINE Activity KINE 1110, KINE 1113, KINE 1115, KINE 2111, KINE 2113, KINE 2114, KINE 4117 |
4 | Freshman-Sophomore |
| Electives | ||
| Electives as needed to meet the 120 hours including 42 advanced hours | ||
| Minor (required) | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Bachelor of Science, Major in Kinesiology with Teaching Certification
This degree will prepare students to teach Physical Education at the Pre-K through 12th grade level in the state of Texas. Students will participate in methods and student teaching as their culminating component of the degree. Students will be prepared to sit for the Texas Physical Education exam. The content of the program is aligned with the National Association of Sport and Physical Education standards.
Notes: 1KINE 2115 satisfies the major core and component area VI requirements.
| Bachelor of Science - Major in Kinesiology with Teaching Certification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Notes | ||
| *Kinesiology Teacher Certification Courses | ||
| KINE 4363 is taken with methods block (semester prior to student teaching). | ||
| If a student chooses an additional Minor for a second teaching field the restrictive electives in Kinesiology major will be waived. | ||
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| BIOL 2401 | 4 | |
| BIOL 1408 | 4 | Freshman |
| CHEM 1406 | 4 | |
| CHEM 1407 or CHEM 1412 or PHYS 1305/PHYS 1105 | 4 | Sophomore |
| MATH, STAT or PHIL 2303 | 3 | Sophomore |
| CSTE 1330 | 3 | Sophomore |
| Major Core | ||
| KINE 1331 | 3 | Freshman |
| KINE 2115W | 1 | Freshman |
| KINE 3362 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 3373W | 3 | Junior |
| Major | ||
| KINE 1114W | 1 | Freshman |
| KINE 3363 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 3364 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 3368* | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 3375* | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 3378W | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 4363* (taken with methods block) | 3 | Senior |
| KINE 4369W | 3 | Senior |
| KINE Restrictive Elective KINE 2365, KINE 2366, KINE 2367, KINE 2368, KINE 2388, KINE 3370, KINE 3388, KINE 4330, KINE 4335, KINE 4392* |
6 | Sophomore-Senior |
| KINE Activity KINE 1110, KINE 1113, KINE 1115, KINE 2111, KINE 2113, KINE 2114, KINE 4117 |
2 | Freshman-Senior |
| Elective as needed to complete 120 hours | ||
| Minor (if required) | ||
| ALL Level Certification | ||
| CISE 3374 | 3 | Junior |
| CISE 3383 | 3 | Junior |
| READ 4320 (Methods Block) | 3 | Senior |
| CISE 4394 (Methods Block) | 3 | Senior |
| CISE 4364 (Methods Block) | 3 | Senior |
| CISE 4380 (Student Teaching) | 3 | Senior |
| CISE 4396 (Student Teaching) | 3 | Senior |
| CIEE 4391 or CIEE 4392 | 3 | Senior |
| Total Hours: | 120 | |
Bachelor of Science, Major in Kinesiology (Applied Exercise Science)
This degree will prepare you for a career in corporate and commercial fitness. Future job prospects include wellness coordinator, personal trainer, strength and conditioning specialist, and other fitness specializations. This track is focused on applied settings where you will be working with the general population, such as at a performance center, commercial gym, or recreational facility.
| Bachelor of Science - Major in Kinesiology (Applied Exercise Science) | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| BIOL 2402 |
4
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Freshman
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| PHYS 1301/PHYS 1101 or PHYS 1305/PHYS 1105 | 4 | Sophomore |
| ACCT 2301 | 3 | Freshman |
| MATH 1369 or MATH 3379 | 3 | Sophomore |
| CSTE 1330 | 3 | Sophomore |
| MGMT 3380 | 3 | Junior |
| FACS 2362 | 3 | Sophomore |
| BUAD 3355 | 3 | Junior |
| MKTG 3310 | 3 | Junior |
| ENGL 3330 | 3 | |
| Major Core | ||
| KINE 2115W | Freshman | |
| KINE 3362 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 3364 | 3 | Junior |
| Major | ||
| KINE 2114W | 1 | Sophomore |
| KINE 3370 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 4373 | 3 | Senior |
| KINE 4377 | 3 | Senior |
| KINE 4393 | 3 | Senior |
| KINE 4394 | 6 | Senior |
| Minor (if required) | ||
| Choose from BUAD, Health Fitness HLTH, or FACS minor. May take BIOL or CHEM if CHEM 1411 taken | ||
| ELECTIVES as needed to meet the required 120 hours to include 42 advanced hours | 3 | Freshman-Senior |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Bachelor of Science, Major in Kinesiology (Clinical Exercise Science)
This degree will prepare you for a career in clinical exercise science. Future job prospects include cardiac rehabilitation, hospital/clinic-based fitness and wellness facilities, performance centers, research facilities, and graduate education in exercise science, sport and human performance, and allied health fields (physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.). This track is focused on clinical and research settings where you will be working with both clinical and general populations, such as at a cardiac rehabilitation facility, research laboratories, or at sport-science based performance facilities.
| Bachelor of Science - Major in Kinesiology (Clinical Exercise Science) | ||
|---|---|---|
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| BIOL 1413 |
4
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| BIOL 2402 |
4
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| CHEM 1412 |
4
|
Freshman
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| PHYS 1301/PHYS 1101 | 4 | |
| MATH 3379 or BIOL 4374 or PSYC 3301/3101 | 3/4 | Sophomore |
| CSTE 1330 | 3 | Sophomore |
| FACS 2362 | 3 | Sophomore |
| ENGL 3330 | 3 | |
| Major Core | ||
| KINE 2115W | Freshman | |
| KINE 3362 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 3364 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 3373 |
3
|
Junior
|
| Major | ||
| KINE 2114W | 1 | Sophomore |
| KINE 3370 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 4373 | 3 | Senior |
| KINE 4377 | 3 | Senior |
| KINE 4393 | 3 | Senior |
| KINE 4394 | 6 | Senior |
| Minor (if required) | ||
| Choose from BIOL, CHEM, BUAD, Health Fitness HLTH | ||
| ELECTIVES as needed to meet the required 120 hours to include 42 advanced hours | 3 | Freshman-Senior |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Bachelor of Science, Major in Kinesiology With an Athletic Training Endorsement
(No longer available after Fall 2014)
| Bachelor of Science - Major in Kinesiology with an Athletic Training Endorsement No longer available after Fall 2014) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Notes | ||
| 1KINE 2115 satisfies the major core and component area VI requirements. | ||
| *Use the KINE electives, minor, and/or electives to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement. | ||
| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | 1st year |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | 1st or 2nd year |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| BIOL 2401 | ||
| BIOL 1408 | 4 | Freshman |
| CHEM 1406 or CHEM 1411 | ||
| CHEM 1407 or CHEM 1412 or PHYS 1305/PHYS 1105 (Choose one) | 4 | Sophomore |
| HLTH 2380 or HLTH 3391 | 3 | Sophomore or Junior |
| MATH, STAT or PHIL 2303 | 3 | Sophomore |
| CSTE 1330 | 3 | Sophomore |
| Major Core | ||
| KINE 1331 | 3 | Freshman |
| KINE 2115W | Freshman | |
| KINE 3362W | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 3373W | 3 | Junior |
| Major | ||
| KINE 2330 | 3 | Freshman |
| KINE 3363 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 3364 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 3369 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 3370 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 3378W | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 4369W | 3 | Senior |
| KINE 4373 | 3 | Senior |
| KINE 4377 | 3 | Senior |
| KINE 4392 (Adv. Athletic Training) | 3 | Senior |
| KINE Major Electives KINE 2365, KINE 2366, KINE 2367, KINE 2368, KINE 2388, KINE 3388, KINE 4335 |
3 | Sophomore-Senior |
| KINE Activity KINE 1110, KINE 1113, KINE 1115, KINE 2111, KINE 2113, KINE 2114, KINE 4117 |
1 | Freshman – Senior |
| ELECTIVES as needed to meet the 120 including 42 advanced hours | ||
| Minor (required) | 18+ | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Bachelor of Science, Major in Kinesiology (Athletic Training)
| Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - Major in Kinesiology (Athletic Training) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Notes | ||
| Degree must have 120 hours with at least 42 advanced hours (3000 and 4000) taken at a four year institution, 18 hours must be writing enhanced (W). | ||
| Consult current University catalog for questions concerning transfer courses and residency requirements. | ||
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Courses that count in the Texas Core Curriculum are indicated with an asterisk (*)
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| SHSU Course Number | Hours | Recommended Sequence |
| Core Curriculum (42 hours) |
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| Component Area I (Communication) ENGL 1364, ENGL 1365, ENGL 3330 | 6 | Freshman |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | Freshman |
| Component Area III (Natural Sciences) | 8 | Freshman |
| Component Area IV (Humanities/Visual/Performing Arts) | 9 | Junior/Senior |
| Component Area V (Social/Behavioral Sciences) | 15 | Freshman/Sophmore |
| Component Area VI (Institutionally Designated Option) | 1 | Freshman |
| Degree Specific Requirements (73 hours) |
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| ATTR 2300 | 3 | Sophomore |
| ATTR 2310 | 3 | Sophomore |
| ATTR 3300 | 3 | Junior |
| ATTR 4300 | 3 | Senior |
| ATTR 4310 | 3 | Senior |
| ATTR 4350 | 3 | Senior |
| KINE 3369 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 3362 | 1 | Junior |
| KINE 3373 | 3 | Junior |
| KINE 4377 | 3 | Senior |
| KINE 4369 | 3 | Senior |
| KINE 4373 | 3 | Senior |
| KINE 2330 | 3 | Sophomore |
| FACS 2362 | 3 | Sophomore |
| KINE 2114 | 1 | Sophomore |
| KINE 4117 | 5 | Senior |
| HLTH 2372 | 3 | Sophomore |
| BIOL 2401 | 4 | Sophomore |
| CHEM 1407*, or CHEM 1412*, or PHYS 1305/PHYS 1105 | 4 | Freshman |
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Prescribed Electives (18 Hours including a minimum of 12 advanced hours) |
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Prescribed electives are from the disciplines of Health, Curriculum and Instruction, Secondary Education, Psychology, or Sociology. Students are required to take a one hour elective Kinesiology activity class. The activity classes are utilized as each class encompasses either upper or lower extremity movement patterns that will benefit the student with future rehabilitation and evaluation in an assigned sport or activity setting. Students may select the one hour Kinesiology activity course from the following course selections: |
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| KINE 1110 | 1 | |
| KINE 1113 | 1 | |
| KINE 1115 | 1 | |
| KINE 1116 | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Minor in Kinesiology
| Minor in Kinesiology | ||
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| Requirements |
Hours
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| Kinesiology Core KINE 1331, KINE 2330, KINE 3362, KINE 3373, KINE 3364, and KINE 3373 |
18
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| Select 3 hrs from KINE 1110 (tennis/badminton), KINE 1113, KINE 1115, KINE 2111, KINE 2113 and KINE 2114 |
3
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| KINE 3372 | 3 | |
| KINE 1114W and KINE 2115W | 2 | |
Minor in Health Fitness (Only for KINE Exercise Science, Exercise Science Applied, or Exercise Science Clinical tracks)
| Minor in Health Fitness | ||
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | Hours | |
| HLTH 1366, HLTH 2380, HLTH 3391, HLTH 3392, HLTH 4361 | 15 | |
| Select 3 hours from: HLTH 2381, HLTH 3385, HLTH 3390, HLTH 4370, HLTH 4390 |
3 | |
Special Athletic Training Endorsement
Athletic Training: This endorsement is applicable to an appropriate degree in Kinesiology. It is strongly recommended that the candidate choose either Health or Biology as the minor. The program will meet the preparation requirements of the state licensing agency. Interested students are urged to confer with the Head Athletic Trainer concerning required field experience, examinations, and other pertinent information.
