Kinesiology (B.S.)

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All students pursuing the B.S. degree with a major in kinesiology are required to have a university GPA of 2.50 or above and to have satisfactorily completed all required course work prior to the culminating internship, KNPE 494. Students are required to earn grades of C or better in all Kinesiology required courses and the university’s foundational studies in quantitative literacy.

The student learning outcomes for this degree are located at http://www.niu.edu/assessment/clearinghouse/plans/cedu/kinesiology-bs-assessment-plan-2014.pdf.

Check departmental information for any additional requirements.

Requirements in Department (55-56)

KNPE 300 - Field Experience in Kinesiology Credits: 1
KNPE 301 - Introduction to Kinesiology Professions Credits: 3
KNPE 305 - Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Exercise and Physical Activity Credits: 3
KNPE 305 is a writing infused course
OR KNPE 310 - Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise Credits: 3
KNPE 310 is a writing infused course.
KNPE 314 - Applied Biomechanics Credits: 4
KNPE 350 - Principles and Techniques of Resistance Training Credits: 3
KNPE 443 - Principles of Exercise for Acute and Chronic Conditions Credits: 3
KNPE 445 - Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Science Credits: 3
KNPE 452 - Applied Physiology of Exercise Credits: 4
KNPE 463 - Exercise and Physical Activity across the Lifespan Credits: 3
KNPE 463 also fulfills the Human Diversity Requirement.
KNPE 464 - Scientific Basis of Exercise Testing, Prescription, and Progression Credits: 4
KNPE 469 - Professional Preparation in Kinesiology Credits: 3
KNPE 486 - Principles of Motor Learning and Performance Credits: 3
KNPE 493 - Supervised Clinical Experience in Exercise Gerontology Credits: 1-3
Students must take 2 semester hours in this course.
KNPE 494 - Internship in Kinesiology Credits: 1-6
Students must take 6 credit hours in this course.

Select three of the following (10-11)

KNPE 461 - Physical Activity and Wellness Credits: 3
KNPE 462 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Credits: 4
KNPE 471 - High Performance Training Credits: 4
LESM 438 - Sport Management Strategies Credits: 3

Requirements outside Department (18)

BIOS 103 - General Biology Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
BIOS 105 - General Biology Laboratory Credits: 1
Available for general education credit.
OR CHEM 111 - Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1
Available for general education credit.
BIOS 357 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 5
CHEM 110 - Chemistry Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
NUTR 306 - Nutrition in Relation to Health and Exercise Credits: 2-3
If students take only NUTR 306, they need to take it for 3 semester hours.
OR NUTR 306 Credits: 2 AND KNPE 306 - Sports Nutrition Credits: 1
PSYC 102 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
OR PSYC 219 - Positive Psychology Credits: 3

Kinesiology (B.S.)

Requirements in Department (55-56)

Select three of the following (10-11)

Requirements outside Department (18)

Total Hours for a Major in Kinesiology: 73-74