Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Program Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology/Teaching Certification (Track 1)
Complete Core Curriculum Listing at https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 6 |
| American Government | |
| Texas Government | |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Personal Health and Wellness | |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| |
| First Aid, Safety and CPR | |
| Low Organized Games | |
| Fundamentals of Human Movement | |
| Foundation to Kinesiology | |
| Fundamentals of Dance | |
| Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology | |
| Exercise Physiology | |
| Athletic Injuries | |
| Measurement and Evaluation | |
| Adapted Physical Activity | |
| Research Methods | |
| Coaching Individual and Dual Sports | |
| Outdoor Performance Activities | |
| Health Education for the Elementary School | |
| Nutrition | |
| Theory and Practice of Coaching | |
| Movement Activities for Elementary Children | |
| Motor Learning and Control | |
| Secondary Kinesiology | |
| Administrative Management of Kinesiology | |
| Educational Foundations | |
| Educational Psychology | |
| Instructional Planning and Assessment | |
| Instructional Methodology and Classroom Management | |
| Student Teaching/Elementary I | |
| Student Teaching Secondary - All Level | |
| Total Hours | 120 |
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology/Applied Exercise Science (Track 2)
Complete Core Curriculum Listing at https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 6 |
| American Government | |
| Texas Government | |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Personal Health and Wellness | |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| |
| First Aid, Safety and CPR | |
| Fundamentals of Human Movement | |
| Low Organized Games | |
| Foundation to Kinesiology | |
| Fundamentals of Dance | |
| Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology | |
| Exercise Physiology | |
| Athletic Injuries | |
| Measurement and Evaluation | |
| Adapted Physical Activity | |
| Research Methods | |
| |
| Conditioning and Self Analysis | |
| Motor Learning and Control | |
| Determinants of Health and Health Disparities | |
| Medical Terminology | |
| Advanced Athletic Injuries | |
| Internship in Health and Kinesiology | |
| |
| Psycho-Social Aspects of Sport | |
| Practicum in Kinesiology and Sport | |
| Nutrition | |
| Administrative Management of Kinesiology | |
| Legal Aspects of Sport | |
| Fitness Program | |
| Total Hours | 120 |
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology/Sport Management (Track 3)
Complete Core Curriculum Listing at https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 6 |
| American Government | |
| Texas Government | |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Personal Health and Wellness | |
| |
| |
| |
| First Aid, Safety and CPR | |
| Fundamentals of Human Movement | |
| Low Organized Games | |
| Foundation to Kinesiology | |
| Fundamentals of Dance | |
| Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology | |
| Exercise Physiology | |
| Athletic Injuries | |
| Measurement and Evaluation | |
| Adapted Physical Activity | |
| Research Methods | |
| |
| Intramural and Recreational Sports | |
| Psycho-Social Aspects of Sport | |
| Theory and Practice of Officiating | |
| Theory and Practice of Coaching | |
| Administrative Management of Kinesiology | |
| Internship in Health and Kinesiology | |
| Introduction to Business | |
| Design Thinking | |
| Introduction to Business Analytics | |
| |
| Foundations of Sport Management | |
| Practicum in Kinesiology and Sport | |
| Sport Governance | |
| Leadership and Ethics | |
| Sports, Entertainment, and Event Marketing | |
| Legal Aspects of Sport | |
| Total Hours | 120 |
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology/Non-Teaching Certification (Track 4)
Complete Core Curriculum Listing at https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 6 |
| American Government | |
| Texas Government | |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Personal Health and Wellness | |
| |
| |
| |
| First Aid, Safety and CPR | |
| Fundamentals of Human Movement | |
| Low Organized Games | |
| Foundation to Kinesiology | |
| Fundamentals of Dance | |
| Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology | |
| Exercise Physiology | |
| Athletic Injuries | |
| Measurement and Evaluation | |
| Adapted Physical Activity | |
| Research Methods | |
| Conditioning and Self Analysis | |
| Psycho-Social Aspects of Sport | |
| Practicum in Kinesiology and Sport | |
| Coaching Individual and Dual Sports | |
| Intramural and Recreational Sports | |
| Outdoor Performance Activities | |
| Nutrition | |
| Theory and Practice of Officiating | |
| Theory and Practice of Coaching | |
| Motor Learning and Control | |
| Administrative Management of Kinesiology | |
| Fitness Program | |
| Internship in Health and Kinesiology | |
| Total Hours | 120 |
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Teaching Certification Degree Sequence
Core: https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/
| Freshman |
|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
|---|
| Communication Core | 3 | Communication Core | 3 |
| American History Core | 3 | DANC 2202 | 2 |
| HKIN 1306 | 3 | American History Core | 3 |
| Component Area Option Two Core | 3 | KINE 1208 | 2 |
| | KINE 1215 | 2 |
| Mathematics Core | 3 | Component Area Option One Core | 3 |
| | |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 |
| Sophomore |
|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
|---|
| Life and Physical Sciences Core | 4 | Life and Physical Sciences Core | 4 |
| | | |
| HKIN Any 1000 Level Course | 1 | KINE 1330 | 3 |
| Government/Political Science Core | 3 | Government/Political Science Core | 3 |
| | | |
| KINE 2306 | 3 | Creative Arts Core | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core | 3 | Social and Behavioral Science Core | 3 |
| Total | 14 | Total | 16 |
| Total Hours: 30 |
Academic Deans
| Name |
Unit |
| Total Semester Credit Hours: 120 |
|
BS Kinesiology Applied Exercise Science
Core: https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/
| Freshman |
|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
|---|
| Communication Core | 3 | Communication Core | 3 |
| American History Core | 3 | American History Core | 3 |
| HKIN 1306 | 3 | DANC 2202 | 2 |
| Component Area Option Two Core | 3 | KINE 1208 | 2 |
| | KINE 1215 | 2 |
| Mathematics Core | 3 | Component Area Option One Core | 3 |
| | |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 |
| Sophomore |
|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
|---|
| Life and Physical Sciences Core | 4 | Life and Physical Sciences Core | 4 |
| | | |
| HKIN Any 1000 Level Course | 1 | KINE 1330 | 3 |
| Government/Political Science Core | 3 | Government/Political Science Core | 3 |
| | | |
| Restricted Elective | 3 | Creative Arts Core | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core | 3 | Social and Behavioral Science Core | 3 |
| Total | 14 | Total | 16 |
| Total Hours: 30 |
| Junior |
|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
|---|
| KINE 2307 | 3 | HLTH 3301 | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | KINE 4308 | 3 |
| KINE 2308 | 3 | Restricted Elective (1-3 SCH) | 3 |
| KINE 3302 | 3 | Unrestricted Elective | 3 |
| Restricted Elective (1-3 SCH) | 1 | Unrestricted Elective | 3 |
| Restricted Elective (1-3 SCH) | 2 | |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 |
Academic Deans
| Name |
Unit |
| Total Semester Credit Hours: 120 |
|
BS Kinesiology Sport Management
Core: https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/
| Freshman |
|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
|---|
| Communication Core | 3 | Communication Core | 3 |
| American History Core | 3 | American History Core | 3 |
| HKIN 1306 | 3 | DANC 2202 | 2 |
| Component Area Option Two Core | 3 | KINE 1208 | 2 |
| | KINE 1215 | 2 |
| Mathematics Core | 3 | Component Area Option One Core | 3 |
| | |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 |
| Sophomore |
|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
|---|
| Life and Physical Sciences Core | 4 | Life and Physical Sciences Core | 4 |
| | | |
| HKIN Any 1000 Level Course | 1 | KINE 1330 | 3 |
| Government/Political Science Core | 3 | Government/Political Science Core | 3 |
| | | |
| Restricted Elective | 3 | Creative Arts Core | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core | 3 | Social and Behavioral Science Core | 3 |
| Total | 14 | Total | 16 |
| Total Hours: 30 |
| Junior |
|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
|---|
| KINE 2308 | 3 | SPMT 2310 | 3 |
| KINE 3302 | 3 | MGMT 2320 | 3 |
| SPMT 1302 | 3 | Restricted Elective (1-3 SCH) | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | Unrestricted Elective | 3 |
| Restricted Elective (1-3 SCH) | 1 | Unrestricted Elective | 3 |
| Restricted Elective (1-3 SCH) | 2 | |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 |
Academic Deans
| Name |
Unit |
| Total Semester Credit Hours: 120 |
|
BS Kinesiology Non-Teaching Certification
Core: https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/
| Freshman |
|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
|---|
| Communication Core | 3 | Communication Core | 3 |
| American History Core | 3 | American History Core | 3 |
| HKIN 1306 | 3 | DANC 2202 | 2 |
| Mathematics Core | 3 | KINE 1208 | 2 |
| | KINE 1215 | 2 |
| Restricted Elective (1-3 SCH) | 3 | Component Area Option One Core | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 |
| Sophomore |
|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
|---|
| Life and Physical Sciences Core | 4 | Life and Physical Sciences Core | 4 |
| | | |
| HKIN Any 1000 Level Course | 1 | KINE 1330 | 3 |
| Government/Political Science Core | 3 | Government/Political Science Core | 3 |
| | | |
| Component Area Option Two Core | 3 | Creative Arts Core | 3 |
| | Social and Behavioral Science Core | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core | 3 | |
| Total | 14 | Total | 16 |
| Total Hours: 30 |
| Junior |
|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
|---|
| KINE 3302 | 3 | Unrestricted Elective or Minor Requirement | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective or Minor Requirement | 3 | Unrestricted Elective or Minor Requirement | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective or Minor Requirement | 3 | Restricted Elective (1-3 SCH) | 3 |
| Restricted Elective (1-3 SCH) | 3 | Restricted Elective (1-3 SCH) | 3 |
| Restricted Elective (1-3 SCH) | 3 | Restricted Elective (1-3 SCH) | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 |
| Senior |
|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
|---|
| HKIN 3366 | 3 | KINE 4303 | 3 |
| KINE 4306 | 3 | KINE 4304 | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective or Minor Requirement | 3 | KINE 4310 | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective or Minor Requirement | 3 | Restricted Elective (1-3 SCH) | 3 |
| Restricted Elective (1-3 SCH) | 3 | Restricted Elective (1-3 SCH) | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 |
Academic Deans
| Name |
Unit |
| Total Semester Credit Hours: 120 |
|
Marketable Skills
Marketable skills, as defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30TX Plan, include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas, are valued by employers, and can be either primary or complementary to a major. Marketable skills are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities.
BS Kinesiology
Degree Skills
- Analytical thinking to solve discipline-specific issues and challenges
- Effective use of technology to access, apply, and present discipline-related knowledge
- Understand the scientific basis for human movement, exercise physiology and adaptations, and biomechanics
Concentration Skills
- Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships
- Master in-depth concentration related knowledge
- Demonstration of ethical and professional standards related to teaching, exercise science, and sport management
Co-curricular and Extracurricular Skills
- Ability to work with faculty on research interests
- Develop leadership characteristics through extracurricular engagement
- Ability to understand and communicate with others from varying cultures
