2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

Dec 21, 2024

2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

Kinesiology - Exercise Science

(58-59 credits)

The Kinesiology Exercise Science major teaches students how the body functions and responds to exercise. Students also learn to develop, implement, and interpret fitness health assessments and maintenance programs for wide range of individuals and groups.

*Accredited by National Strength and Conditioning Association. For more information click here.

Core Courses (52-53 credits):

ATTR 210 - Human Anatomy for Allied Health Professions 2 Credits
ATTR 210L - Human Anatomy for Allied Health Professions Laboratory 1 Credits
or
BIO 231 - Human Anatomy 2 Credits
BIO 231L - Human Anatomy Laboratory 1 Credits
and
PE 220 - Human Physiology for Allied Health Professions 4 Credits
or
BIO 241 - Human Physiology 2 Credits
BIO 241L - Human Physiology Laboratory 1 Credits
PE 201 - Introduction to Kinesiology 3 Credits
PE 218 - Aerobic and Anaerobic Training Methods 2 Credits
PE 219 - Resistance Training Methods 2 Credits
PE 366 - Human Motor Learning 3 Credits
PE 380 - Analysis of Human Motion 4 Credits
PE 381 - Physiology of Exercise 4 Credits
PE 385 - Foundations of Conditioning 3 Credits
PE 390 - Practicum Seminar 1 Credits
PE 392 - Instructional Strategies in Fitness Settings 2 Credits
PE 445 - Organization and Administration of Fitness Programs 3 Credits
PE 483 - Fitness Through the Lifespan 3 Credits
PE 488 - Fitness Appraisal and Exercise Prescription 4 Credits
PE 489 - Chronic Lifestyle Disease 3 Credits
PE 490 - Internship 6 Credits
PE 466 - Social Behavioral Aspects of Physical Education 3 Credits
or
PSY 266 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credits

Support Courses (6 credits):

AHS 201 - Fundamentals of Nutrition 3 Credits
AHS 240 - Introduction to Biostatistics 3 Credits
or
MATH 241 - Principles of Statistics 3 Credits

Note:

C grade or higher is required in all required courses.

Degree Map

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA.

Fall 1st Year

ENG 101 - Freshman Writing I 3 Credits
COMM 101 - Introduction to Public Communication 3 Credits
AHS 240 - Introduction to Biostatistics 3 Credits
or
MATH 241 - Principles of Statistics 3 Credits
PE 201 - Introduction to Kinesiology 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 1st Year

ENG 105 - Freshman Writing II 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Social and Behavioral Science | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Fine and Performing Arts | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

PE 366 - Human Motor Learning 3 Credits
PE 219 - Resistance Training Methods 2 Credits
BIO 231 /BIO 231L | 3 Credits (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: History | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Literary Studies | 3 Credits
Elective | 1 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

AHS 201 - Fundamentals of Nutrition 3 Credits
PE 218 - Aerobic and Anaerobic Training Methods 2 Credits
BIO 241 /BIO 241L | 3 Credits (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: GPCD | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 1 Credits

15 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

PE 445 - Organization and Administration of Fitness Programs 3 Credits
PE 392 - Instructional Strategies in Fitness Settings 2 Credits
PE 381 - Physiology of Exercise 4 Credits (Critical Course)
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

PE 380 - Analysis of Human Motion 4 Credits (Critical Course)
PE 385 - Foundations of Conditioning 3 Credits
PE 466 - Social Behavioral Aspects of Physical Education 3 Credits
or
PSY 266 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Junior Composition | 3 Credits
Elective | 2 Credits

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

PE 488 - Fitness Appraisal and Exercise Prescription 4 Credits (Critical Course)
PE 390 - Practicum Seminar 1 Credits
Foundational Studies: Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: UDIE | 3 Credits
Elective | 4 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

PE 483 - Fitness Through the Lifespan 3 Credits
PE 489 - Chronic Lifestyle Disease 3 Credits
PE 490 - Internship 6 Credits
Foundational Studies: UDIE | 3 Credits

15 Credits

For more information on 15 to Finish please visit https://learnmoreindiana.org/college/succeeding-incollege/graduating-on-time/

Indiana State University’s priority date for filing the FAFSA is April 15. Students must earn 30 credit hours each academic year in order to maximize financial aid from the state of Indiana. Details about how to apply for financial aid, eligibility criteria, and awarding rules are available online at https://www.indstate.edu/financial-aid/apply. Students may view their specific financial file by logging into the MyISU Portal at https://portal.indstate.edu/ISU/login.

Program Description and Career Resources: https://www.indstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/exercise-science

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Kinesiology - Exercise Science

Core Courses (52-53 credits):

Support Courses (6 credits):

Note:

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