Sam Houston State University Undergraduate Catalog 2006-2008
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY

Kinesiology Major | Teaching/Coaching Certification | Exercise Science | Athletic Training Endorsement | Kinesiology Minor

Course Descriptions

Chair: Alice Fisher (936) 294-1165

Faculty: Mark Gaus, Jon Gray, Bob Case, Brenda Lichtman, Gary Oden

KINESIOLOGY PROGRAM

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

  • All-Levels Teacher Certification
  • Exercise Science
  • Sports Medicine (Athletic Training)
  • Physical Education Generalist

Highlights

  • Nationally recognized (NCATE) teacher certification program making our majors in high demand by school district administrators.
  • Successful completion of the Sports Medicine (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).

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 as a minor.
  • Sports Medicine (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

S.H.A.W. – Sam Houston Alliance for Wellness – promotes healthy lifestyles; open to all SHSU students.

Internships

Students completing the Exercise Science track complete a 6-credit, 480-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.
  • 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.
  • Department of Health & Kinesiology Scholarship – Health or Kinesiology major demonstrating financial need with a satisfactory GPA.
  • 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

Curriculum Description

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.

Major in Kinesiology
Bachelor of Science

First Year Credit Second Year Credit
KIN 131, 230 6 KIN Majors’ Activity Core* 2
KIN 114W, 215W 2 ENG 265 or 266 or 267 3
ENG 164, 165 6 POL 261 3
HIS 163,164 6 BIO 245 or 341 4
BIO 134/114 4 CHM 136/116 or CHM 139/119 or PHY 135/115 4
CHM 135/115 or CHM 138/118 4 CS 133 or 143 3-4
KIN Restrictive Elective** 3 MTH 164 or 170 3
  31 Social and Behavioral Sciences*** 3
    KIN Restrictive Electives** 6
      31-32
       
Third Year Credit Fourth Year Credit
KIN 321 and 322 4 KIN 378, 469 6
KIN Majors’ Activity Core* 1 KIN Majors’ Activity Core* 1
KIN 362, 373 6 KIN 372 3
POL (any 200 level) 3 Minor 9
MTH or STA or PHL 262 3 Additional electives to meet degree requirement**** 14+
Minor 9   33+
Visual & Performing Arts 3    
Cultural Studies 3    
  32    

* Select from KIN 110T, 113, 115, 211, 213, and 214

** Select from KIN 263, 265, 266, 267, 268, 288, 368, 369, 370, 388, 430, 435, 463, 473, 477 and 492. A maximum of 6 hours can come from coaching classes (KIN 265, 266, 267, 268)

*** Choose 3 hours from ECO 230, 233, 234, GEO 161, PHL 262, PSY 131, 289, SOC 261, 264

**** A minimum of 42 advanced hours are needed for graduation.

Teaching Certification (All-Levels)
Bachelor of Science

First Year Credit Second Year Credit
KIN 131, 230 6 KIN 263 3
KIN 114, 215W 2 KIN Majors’ Activity Core* 2
ENG 164, 165 6 POL 261, 285 6
HIS 163, 164 6 ENG 265 or 266 or 267 3
MTH 164 or 170 3 BIO 245 or 341 4
BIO 134/114 4 CHM 136/116 or CHM 139/119 or PHY 135/115 4
CHM 135/115 or CHM 138/118 4 CS 133 or 143 3-4
Social and Behavioral Sciences*** 3 KIN Restrictive Elective** 3
  34 MTH or STA or PHL 262 3
      31-32
       
Third Year Credit Fourth Year Credit
KIN 321, 322, 362 7 KIN 373, 469, 378 9
KIN Majors’ Activity Core* 2 KIN 372 3
KIN 111, 368 4 KIN 463 3
KIN Restrictive Elective* 3 SED 392, 394, 464 9
SCM 384 3 SED 480, 496; EED 497 9
Cultural Studies 3   33
SED 374 or EED 374 or PSY 374; SED 383 6    
Visual & Performing Arts 3    
  31    

* Select from KIN 110T, 113, 115, 211, 213 and 214

** Select from KIN 263, 265, 266, 267, 268, 288, 368, 369, 370, 388, 430, 435, 463, 473, 477 and 492. A maximum of 6 hours can come from coaching classes (KIN 265, 266, 267, 268)

*** Choose 3 hours from ECO 230, 233, 234, GEO 161, PHL 262, PSY 131, 289, SOC 261, 264

Exercise Science
Bachelor of Science

First Year Credit Second Year Credit
KIN 131, 230 6 KIN 214, 219 2
KIN 110 (racquetball), 215W 2 FSC 167 3
HED 166 3 HED 280 3
ENG 164, 165 6 HED Restrictive Electives* 3
HIS 163, 164 6 ENG 265 or 266 or 267 3
BIO 134/114 4 POL 261 3
CHM 135/115 or CHM 138/118 4 BIO 245 or 341 4
ACC 231 3 CHM 136/116 OR CHM 139/119 or PHY 135/115 4
  34 CS 133 or 143 3-4
    MTH 164 or 170 3
    ECO 230 3
      34-35
       
Third Year Credit Fourth Year Credit
KIN 373 3 KIN 417, 473, 477 7
KIN 362, 370 6 KIN 493, 494, 494 9
HED 391, 392 6 HED 461 3
ENG 330 3 HED Restrictive Electives* 3
POL (any 200 level) 3 MKT 371; GBA 362 6
MTH or STA or PHL 262 3   28
MGT 380 3    
Visual & Performing Arts 3    
Cultural Studies 3    
  33    

* Choose HED elective from: HED 272, 281, 385, 390, 470 and 490

Athletic Training Endorsement
Bachelor of Science

First Year Credit Second Year Credit
KIN 131, 230 6 KIN Majors’ Activity Core* 2
KIN 114, 215W 2 MTH 164 or 170 3
ENG 164, 165 6 HED 280 or 391 3
HIS 163, 164 6 PSY 131 3
BIO 134/114 4 ENG 265 or 266 or 267 3
CHM 135/115 or CHM 138/118 4 POL 3
KIN 265 or 266 or 267 or 268 or 288 3 BIO 245 and 246, or BIO 341 4-8
  31 CHM 136/116 or CHM 139/119 or PHY 135/115 4
    CS 133 or 143 3-4
    Electives 3
      31-36
       
Third Year Credit Fourth Year Credit
KIN 321, 322 4 KIN 369, 373, 469 9
KIN 362, 370 6 KIN 372, 492 (Adv. Athlet. Tr.) 6
KIN Majors’ Activity Core* 2 KIN 378 or 388 or 435 3
MTH or STA or PHL 262 3 KIN 473, 477 6
POL any 200-level 3 Minor 9
Minor 9   33
Visual & Perf. Arts 3    
Cultural Studies 3    
  33    

* Select from KIN 110T, 113, 115, 211, 213 and 214

Note: Students should use elective and/or minor hours to satisfy the 42 advanced hour requirement.

Note: Kinesiology majors seeking teacher certification will be required to earn at least a grade of C in every major class.

Kinesiology Minor

Kinesiology core (KIN 131, 230, 321, 322, 362, 373 and 469) 19
Select 3 hrs from KIN 110T, 113, 115, 211, 213 and 214 3
KIN 372 3
KIN 114 and 215W 2

Special 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.

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