Major

Total Semester Hours: 65-68

Criteria for admission to the Kinesiology & Sports Studies Major: Exercise Science Concentration:

1. Completion of BIO 2001G (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better;
2. Completion of KSS 1500 and KSS 2440 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better.

Core Requirements:

• KSS Aquatics course.  Credits: 1

• BIO 2001G - Human Physiology. Credits: 4
• FCS 2100 - Nutrition in a Global Society. Credits: 3
• FCS 4755 - Nutrition for Physical Performance. Credits: 3
• HST 3120 - American Red Cross Instructor. Credits: 4
• KSS 1310 - Aqua Exercise. Credits: 1
• KSS 1500 - Kinesiology and Sports Studies as a Profession. Credits: 2
• KSS 1600 - Weight Training. Credits: 1
• KSS 1692 - Aerobic Exercise. Credits: 1
• KSS 2104 - Technique and Theory of Aerobic Exercise and Strength Training. Credits: 2
• KSS 2135 - Basic Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries. Credits: 3
• KSS 2440 - Structural Kinesiology. Credits: 3
• KSS 2850 - Fitness for Life. Credits: 3
• KSS 3720 - Exercise Psychology. Credits: 2
• KSS 3800 - Biomechanics of Human Movement. Credits: 3
• KSS 3900 - Microcomputers in Kinesiology and Sports Studies. Credits: 3
• KSS 4275 - Field Experience. Credits: 3 or 6

• (Register for six or nine semester hours)

• KSS 4325 - Organization and Administration in Sport Management and Exercise Science. Credits: 3
• KSS 4340 - Principles of Exercise Physiology. Credits: 3
• KSS 4440 - Physical Fitness Appraisal and Performance Assessment. Credits: 3
• KSS 4450 - Exercise Prescription for General and Special Populations. Credits: 3
• KSS 4460 - Principles of Resistance Training. Credits: 3
• KSS 4900 - Special Topics in Kinesiology and Sports Studies. Credits: 1

• (3 special topics approved by advisor)

One additional technique/theory course (excluding KSS 2145) from:

• KSS 2101 - Technique and Theory of Badminton and Tennis. Credits: 2
• KSS 2102 - Technique and Theory of Golf and Bowling. Credits: 2
• KSS 2103 - Technique and Theory of Track and Field and Weight Training. Credits: 2
• KSS 2360 - Techniques and Theory of Softball and Volleyball. Credits: 2
• KSS 2380 - Technique and Theory of Flag Football and Basketball. Credits: 2
• KSS 2390 - Technique and Theory of Soccer/Speed-ball, and Modified Team Sports. Credits: 2

Footnotes:

A grade of C or better is required in BIO 2001G and all Kinesiology and Sports Studies courses counting toward the major. 

Aquatics Proficiency: If you pass the aquatics proficiency exam, you must then take an additional KSS activity course. 

(Major GPA based on all Kinesiology and Sports Studies courses taken at EIU)