Kinesiology, B.A.

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Requirements

(48 Credits)

Students majoring in kinesiology must earn a C‐ or better in all courses in the major.
Kinesiology majors must minimally complete all of the kinesiology core courses.
Field Experience in Kinesiology is required, and each student is strongly encouraged to select a Field Experience in an area of interest toward a potential future career goal in consultation with a faculty advisor.

Kinesiology Core Courses

(48 Credits)

BI 1011 - Human Biology Credits: 4
BI 2030 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Credits: 4
KI 1110 - Introduction to Kinesiology Credits: 4
KI 2010 - First Aid/CPR/AED Credits: 1
KI 2130 (PS 2230/SM 2130) - Psychology of Sport and Movement Credits: 4
KI 2140 - Motor Behavior Credits: 2
KI 2150 - Wellness Concepts Credits: 4
KI 3120 (SM 3120) - Sport in the Global Society Credits: 4
KI 3180 - Biomechanics Credits: 4
KI 3190 - Adaptive Physical Activity Credits: 4
KI 3850 - Field Experience in Kinesiology Credits: 1 to 4
KI 4000 - Senior Seminar in Kinesiology Credits: 4
KI 4410 - Exercise Physiology Credits: 4

Complete a minimum of two (2) from the following:

KI 2112 - Movement Instruction: Creative Movement Credits: 2
KI 2114 - Movement Instruction: Team Sports Credits: 2
KI 2116 - Movement Instruction: Fitness Activities Credits: 2
KI 2118 - Movement Instruction: Individual and Lifetime Activities Credits: 2

Experiential Learning Component

The Kinesiology major includes numerous experiential components, which are purposely and developmentally built across the curriculum. These components begin in the first year introductory courses and continue through the hierarchy of courses culminating with the Senior Seminar course. After the first year, each student will experience a field placement in a kinesiology related setting. Ideally, each major would enroll in the Field Experience in the sophomore year. During the junior or senior years, a student who meets the designated criteria could opt to apply to complete an Internship in Kinesiology.

KI 3850 Field Experience in Kinesiology will serve as a foundational experience in which the student begins to contextualize those fundamental concepts of the discipline. The experiences in this course will provide for more knowledgeable consideration of future professional aspirations.

Typical Field Experience and/or Internship placement sites/organizations would include privately owned fitness centers, YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, Special Olympics, youth sports leagues, city/town recreation centers, local and regional ski areas, public school physical education and after school programs, and the recreation and tourism components operated by NH State government agencies.

Electives in Kinesiology

KI 1170 - Positive Coaching of Youth Sports Credits: 2
KI 1510 (SM 1510) - Introduction to Sport and Recreation Management Credits: 4
KI 2020 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer Credits: 1
KI 2110 - Care and Prevention of Injuries Credits: 4
KI 2420 - Women in Sport: Historical and Contemporary Issues Credits: 4
KI 3150 - Fitness Programming and Assessment Credits: 2
KI 3390 (SM 3390) - Advanced Coaching Seminar: Management and Leadership Credits: 2
KI 3720 - Coaching Education Seminar Credits: 4
KI 3990 - Topics in Kinesiology Credits: 2 to 4
KI 4710 (SM 4710) - Legal Issues in Sport and Recreation Credits: 4
KI 4810 - Directed Study in Kinesiology Credits: 1 to 4
KI 4830 - Independent Study in Kinesiology Credits: 1 to 4
KI 4910 - Internship in Kinesiology Credits: 1 to 16

Physical Education Courses

Courses

Physical Education

The following PE 1000‐level activity courses consist of practical participation and theoretical learning in individual and team physical activities with emphasis on the enjoyment of leisure-time activities. One (1) credit is granted for each course and each of these courses meets for one‐half of the semester (7 weeks). With the exception of Kinesiology majors, students may take a maximum of six (6) of these courses for credit toward graduation. Not repeatable for credit. No prerequisites required for these activity courses unless specifically noted in a course description.

PE 1530 - Hiking Credits: 1
PE 1550 - Ultimate Frisbee Credits: 1
PE 1610 - Strength Training Credits: 1
PE 1630 - Fitness for Life Credits: 1
PE 1640 - Physical Conditioning Credits: 1
PE 1660 - Tae Kwon Do Level I Credits: 1
PE 1680 - Yoga Credits: 1
PE 1690 - Self‐Defense Credits: 1
PE 1710 - Golf Credits: 1
PE 1720 - Racquet Sports Credits: 1
PE 1740 - Fundamentals of Rhythm Credits: 1
PE 1760 - Beginner Skating Credits: 1
PE 1810 - Volleyball Credits: 1
PE 1820 - Softball Credits: 1
PE 1850 - Field Hockey Credits: 1
PE 1860 - Lacrosse Credits: 1
PE 1870 - Floor Hockey Credits: 1
PE 1880 - Flag Football Credits: 1
PE 1990 - Topics in Movement Skills Credits: 1

Liberal Arts & Sciences Core Curriculum, Bachelor’s Degree

LAS 1000 - Bridges to Learning Credits: 2
WR 1010 - Composition Credits: 4 or approved LAS Writing Course.
MT 1100 - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 4 (MT courses numbered higher than 1100 are acceptable)
LAS 1 (LAS 1110) - The Natural Environment - Understanding Our Place in the Natural World Credits: 4
LAS 2 (LAS 1120) - The Civic Environment - Democratic Values Credits: 4
LAS 3 (LAS 2110) - Creative Arts Credits: 4
LAS 4 (LAS 2120) - Social Sciences Credits: 4
LAS 5 (LAS 2130) - Natural and Biological Sciences Credits: 4
LAS 6 (LAS 2140) - Humanities Credits: 4
LAS 7 (LAS 3110) - Global Perspectives Credits: 4
LAS Elective Credits: 4 (One additional course that meets any LAS requirement or combination of two 2-credit approved electives.)

Electives

Select additional electives to reach 120 credits for a Bachelor’s degree.