major: Kinesiology
Degree: Bachelor of Science (BS) Concentration: Kinesiology Admission Freshman 2025-2026
Prerequisites (27 credits)
All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.MAC1105 (GM) College Algebra (3 Credits)
HUN2201 Basic Prin Human Nutrition (3 Credits)
Course and lab preferred but not required: PHY1028/1028L Introduction to Physics with lab (3 credits)
Major Requirements
Freshman Year Fall Semester (16 credits)
HSC2619 Intro to Exercise Science (3 cr)
ENC1101 Introduction to Rhetoric and Writing (3 cr)
BSC1010C General Biology I (4 cr)
*MAC1105 College Algebra (3 cr)
*HUN2201 Basic Principles of Human Nutrition (3 cr)
Freshman Year Spring Semester (16 credits)
HSC3537 Medical Terminology (3 cr)
*BSC2085C Human Anatomy and Physiology I and lab (4 cr)
CHM1025 Intro to Chemistry (2 cr)
CHM1025L Intro to Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr)
ENC1143 Writiting with Evidence and Style (3 cr)
*PSY2012 Introduction to Psychology (3 cr)
Freshman Year Summer Semester (4 credits)
*CHM2045/2045L General Chemistry I and lab (4 cr)
Sophomore Year Fall semester (15 credits)
ATR2000C Intro to Sports Medicine (1-3 cr)
*BSC2086C Human Anatomy and Physiology II and lab (4 cr)
*STA2023 Elementary Statistics-Business (3 cr)
*SPC2608 Fundamentals of Speech (3 cr)
ENC/CRW at 2000 level (3 cr)
Sophomore Year Spring Semester (12 credits)
PET3324C Gross Anatomy for Healthcare Professionals (3 cr)
POS2041 Intro to American Government or AMH2020 US History since 1877 (3 cr)
General Ed Humanities/Gordon Rule Writing (3 cr)
General Ed Additional Humanities Course (3 cr)
Junior Year Fall Semester (9 credits)
HSC4612 Exercise Physiology for Health Science (3 cr)
HSC4615L Lab Methods: Exercise Physiology for Health Science (3 cr)
ATR4610 Research in Sports Medicine (3 cr)
Junior Year Spring Semester (12 credits)
Major or Free Elective (3 cr)
APK4125 Exercise Prescription (3 cr)
PET4550 Physical Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription (3 cr)
PET3310 Kinesiology (3 cr)
Junior Year Summer Semester (6 credits)
Major or Free Elective (3 cr)
APK3091 Leadership/Professionalism in Kinesiology (3 cr)
Senior Year Fall Semester (12 credits)
Major or Free Elective (3 cr)
PSY3832 Psychology of Sport (3 cr)
PET3080 Physical Activity Epidemiology (3 cr)
APK4165 Bioenergetics (3 cr)
Senior Year Spring Semester (12 credits)
APK4120C Clinical Exercise Physiology (3 cr)
APK4405 Exercise Psychology (3 cr)
PEP4135 Principles in Strength/Conditioning (3 cr)
PET4943 Pre-Internship in Kinesiology (3 cr)
Senior Year Summer Semester (6 credits)
PET4942 Internship in Kinesiology (6 cr)
Major Electives (6 Credits)
Students are free to select 2 major electives. Grades of “C” or higher are required in courses used toward the major. Select 2 courses from the following:
PET 3324C Gross Anatomy for Health Care Professionals (3 credits)
PET 3312C Biomechanics (3 credits)
PET 3768C Practical Skills in Exercise Instruction (3 credits)
PET 4627 Human Injury: Mechanisms and Prevention (3 credits)
APK 4101 Skeletal Muscle Structure and Function (3)
Free elective may be 1 course in any discipline at any level (1000-4000) (provided the required prerequisites are met) and they are hours needed to satisfy the total hour requirement. These hours may vary and often used to satisfy prerequisites for graduate level work. Students are free to select 1 free elective. A grade of “C” or higher is required in the course used toward the major. Hours previously used to meet any program requirements cannot be applied to this elective area.
Must attain college overall GPA and BS program prerequisite GPA of greater than 2.75 at the end of the Sophomore Year Summer Semester to remain in the BS-Kinesiology Admission Freshman cohort. BS program prerequisites are noted with *
*Required course for students in accelerated BS Kinesiology to MSAT pathway.
The following courses are for students admitted to the BS Kinesiology to MSAT Accelerated Pathway and require MSAT Program Director approval.
- APK 3091 Lead Prof in Kin (3 credits) or APK 4101 Skel Mus Str and Function (3 credits) will be replaced by ATR 5105C Foundations in Athletic Training (3 credits, summer B only)*. Students have the opportunity to choose the course (Lead Prof in Kin Skel Mus Str and Function) they would like to replace with ATR 5105C.
- Four credit hours of PET 4942 Internship in Kinesiology (2-6 credits) will be replaced by ATR 5126C Gross Anatomy for Athletic Trainers (4 credits, summer B only)*. BSH-Kines students will be required to complete PET 4942 Internship in Kinesiology at 2 credits.
- Meet with the Kinesiology and MSAT Program Directors and a BCH academic advisor to discuss eligibility for pathway.
- Personal statement describing prior experiences, accomplishments, and career goals. Submit this to MSAT Program Director by April 1st in the semester prior to enrollment in BSH-Kines summer courses (APK 3091 and APK 4101).
- College Cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Additional Admission Criteria Prior to Enrollment in MSAT-level Coursework:
- Earn a GPA of 3.00 in upper-level courses.
- Completion of all MSAT prerequisites with a GPA of 3.0.
- Meet MSAT Program Technical Standards for admission.
- Completion of 50 hours of observational experience under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer.
- Submission of three (3) letters of recommendation to MSAT Program Director. One letter of recommendation must be from an Athletic Trainer who supervised you during your observational experience.
- Interview with the UNF Athletic Training Program Faculty.
Special Notes:
- Completion of the UNF application in the Athletic Training Centralized Application System is not required for students enrolled in the accelerated pathway.
- Lead Prof in Kin or Skel Mus Str and Function and 4 credits of PET 4942 Internship in Kinesiology will be replaced by two graduate courses (ATR 5105C and ATR 5126C). Kinesiology students will be required to take PET 4942 Internship in Kinesiology at 2 credits.