The Kinesiology B.S. is appropriate for students interested in pursuing careers in sport science, health promotion, medicine, wellness, sports medicine, and allied health (i.e., physical therapy, athletic training, occupational therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, and corporate wellness). The Exercise and Sport Physiology Track is intended to prepare students to take the Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) exam offered by the American College of Sports Medicine. Students interested in pursuing a graduate program in a clinical or medical area should consider pre-requisite courses needed for those programs when choosing restricted elective/open elective courses. Students are advised to check the graduate program's website for updated information, as well as the Undergraduate Catalog for appropriate General Education courses.
Degree Requirements
- Students must earn at least a "C" (2.0) in each required course and maintain an overall GPA of at least a 2.5.
- All pre-requisites for courses taught within the Kinesiology program will be enforced and a required grade of "C" (2.0) or better must be reflected on the degree audit.
Degree Requirements
Core Requirements: Basic Level
18 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- APK2003 - Careers and Professional Development in Kinesiology (3)
- APK2300 - Injury Management and Emergency Care (3)
- APK3200 - Motor Development and Learning (3)
- APK3402 - Motivational Aspects of Human Performance (3)
- SPM3504 - Risk Management and Administrative Responsibilities in Kinesiology (3)
- APK3321 - Exercise is Medicine (3)
- A grade of "C" (2.0) or better is required.
Core Requirements: Advanced Level
18 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- APK4113 - Strength and Conditioning I (3)
- APK4220C - Applied Biomechanics (3)
- APK4163 - Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (3)
- APK4103 - Kinetic Anatomy (3)
- APK4125C - Assessment and Evaluation in Kinesiology (3)
- APK4112 - Exercise Physiology I (3)
- A grade of "C" (2.0) or better is required.
Exercise and Sport Physiology Track Requirements
12 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- APK4134C - Exercise Physiology II (3)
- APK4175 - Body Composition and Weight Management (3)
- APK4119 - Exercise Prescription for Special Populations (3)
- Complete 1 of the following
- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
- APK4926 - Undergraduate Internship in Kinesiology (3 - 9)
- Kinesiology BS major students of junior or senior standing and an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher may choose to complete an Internship in an area that is specific to their desired career goals. In order to be placed into Internship, students must receive department approval. Only 3 credits of Internship may be used to satisfy Exercise & Sport Physiology Track requirements.
- OR
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: Restricted Electives
Restricted Electives
20 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Many students will use these electives to take the required courses necessary for graduate studies in medicine, physical therapy, and other allied health graduate programs. Courses completed and already used to satisfy General Education Program, Basic Level, Advanced Level and selected Track requirements may not be used to meet the Restricted Elective requirement. Students with junior or senior standing and an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher may choose to complete an internship in an area that is specific to their desired career goals. In order to be placed into internship, students must receive department approval. A maximum of 9 credits of internship may be taken over two (2) semesters; however, different learning outcomes must be established for each internship opportunity. A grade of "C" (2.0) or better is required.
- Earn at least 20 credits from the following:
- APK2160 - Facts and Fallacies in Exercise and Nutrition (3)
- APK3174 - Personal Training Methods (3)
- APK3400 - Sports Psychology (3)
- APK4114C - Strength and Conditioning II (3)
- APK4203 - Essentials of Sports Science (3)
- APK4926 - Undergraduate Internship in Kinesiology (3 - 9)
- ATR4132 - Human Injuries: Mechanisms & Prevention (3)
- PEM2104 - Personal Fitness and Wellness (3)
- PEM2131 - Strength Resistance Training (2)
- PEM2402 - Beginning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (2)
- PEM2403 - Intermediate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (2)
- PEM2431 - Beginning Judo (2)
- PEM2432 - Intermediate Judo (2)
- PET3765 - Coaching Theory (3)
- PET4143 - Current Issues & Trends in Kinesiology (3)
- SPM3204 - Sports and Ethics (3)
- BCH4024 - Medical Biochemistry (4)
- BCH4053 - Biochemistry I (3)
- BSC2010C - Biology I (4)
- BSC2011C - Biology II (4)
- CHM2046 - Chemistry Fundamentals II (3)
- CHM2046L - Chemistry Fundamentals Laboratory (1)
- CHM2210 - Organic Chemistry I (3)
- CHM2211 - Organic Chemistry II (3)
- CHM2211L - Organic Laboratory Techniques I (2)
- CLP3143 - Psychopathology (3)
- DEP2004 - Developmental Psychology (3)
- HSC3110 - Medical Self Assessment (3)
- HSC3147 - Introduction to Pharmacology (3)
- HSC3537 - Medical Terminology (3)
- HSC4572 - Clinical Nutrition (3)
- HUN3011 - Human Nutrition (3)
- MCB3020C - General Microbiology (5)
- PCB3063 - Genetics (3)
- PCB3233 - Immunology (3)
- PCB3233L - Immunology Laboratory (1)
- PHT4112 - Human Gross Anatomy (2)
- PHT4112L - Human Gross Anatomy Lab (3)
- PHY2053C - College Physics I Studio (4)
- PHY2054C - College Physics II Studio (4)
- SYO4400 - Medical Sociology (3)
- ZOO3744 - Neurobiology (3)
- IHS4950 - Interdisciplinary Projects in Health Professions (3)
- HSC3211 - Preventive Health Care (3)
- IHS4952 - Clinical Shadowing Abroad for Health Professions (1 - 3)
- APK3614 - Tactical Strength and Conditioning (3)
Capstone Requirement
3 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- APK4950 - Capstone in Kinesiology (3)
- Completed during the final semester in the program. Evidence of completing track-specific certification examination is required. In order to be approved for Capstone, students must meet with their Kinesiology advisor in the term prior to their final semester. A grade of "C" (2.0) or better is required.
Grand Total Credits: 71
Foreign Language Requirements
Admissions
- (0-8 hrs.) State University System foreign language admission requirement: two years in high school or one year of college instruction in a single foreign language. (This requirement applies to those students admitted to the University without the required two units of foreign language in high school.)
Graduation
Additional Requirements
Required Minors
Departmental Exit Requirements
- A minimum overall GPA of 2.5.
- Students must take a minimum of 24 hours of upper division Kinesiology courses from the UCF Kinesiology program to obtain the Kinesiology BS degree.
- Exercise and Sport Physiology specialization students must provide evidence of completing the Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) exam offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (or alternative certification as approved by the program) during graduating semester.
University Minimum Exit Requirements
- A 2.0 UCF GPA
- 60 semester hours earned after CLEP awarded
- 42 semester hours of upper division credit completed
- 30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF.
- A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted.
- Complete the General Education Program, the Gordon Rule, and nine hours of Summer credit.
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 120
Additional Information
Honors Undergraduate Thesis
- Application and admissions through The Burnett Honors College and program. More information about Honors Undergraduate Thesis (HUT) can be found at https://honors.ucf.edu/hut/about/. Admission and Eligibility for HUT program can be found at https://honors.ucf.edu/hut/admissions/.
Related Programs
Certificates
Related Minors
Advising Notes
- Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog. Students should see an academic success coach prior to selecting this major, and at least every semester thereafter.
- Students must apply for APK 4926 Undergraduate Internship in Kinesiology in the semester preceding the desired internship experience. See https://healthprofessions.ucf.edu/kinesiology/undergraduate-internship/ for more information.
- All baccalaureate degree-seeking students who initially entered a state university in Fall 2018 and thereafter must meet the State of Florida's civic literacy requirement, pursuant to Board of Governors' policy 8.006. Students are required to demonstrate competency in civic literacy through one of several options prior to graduation from the University of Central Florida. Meet with your academic advisor and review your degree audit prior to the start of your Junior year and determine if you need to fulfill this graduation requirement.
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Transfer Notes
- Courses transferred from private and out-of-state institutions must be evaluated for equivalency credit.
Program Academic Learning Compacts
- Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning outcomes) for undergraduate programs are located at: https://oeas.ucf.edu/doc/chps/alc_chps_kinesiology_bs.pdf
