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Program checklist · B.S.

Kinesiology, B.S. (Altoona)

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver · Monaca, PA

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Credits (computed from items)
235-275
Catalog edition
2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
214698
CourseShelf checklist
CK_214698_0d7fed64
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Common Requirements for the Major (All Options)

major core · 0 items

    Prescribed Courses

    0 items

      Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better

      13 items
      1. BIOL 161
        Human Anatomy and Physiology I - Lecture
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. BIOL 163
        Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Lecture
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. KINES 100
        The Cultural and Behavioral Foundations of Kinesiology
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. KINES 101
        The Biophysical Foundations of Kinesiology
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      5. KINES 202
        Functional Human Anatomy
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. KINES 295B
        Kines Careers & Observation
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      7. KINES 321
        Psychology of Movement Behavior
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      8. KINES 341
        The Historical, Cultural, and Social Dynamics of Sport
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      9. KINES 345
        Meaning, Ethics, and Movement
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      10. KINES 350
        Exercise Physiology
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      11. KINES 360
        The Neurobiology of Motor Control and Development
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      12. KINES 384
        Biomechanics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      13. NUTR 251
        Introductory Principles of Nutrition
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Additional Courses

      0 items

        Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better

        4 items
        1. Select 3-4 credits from the following:
          Not resolved to a course
          3-4
        2. SCM 200
          Introduction to Statistics for Business
          Not resolved to a course
        3. STAT 200
          Elementary Statistics
          Not resolved to a course
        4. STAT 250
          Introduction to Biostatistics
          Not resolved to a course

        Requirements for the Option

        0 items

          Requirements for the Option: Require a grade of C or better

          1 item
          1. Select an option
            Not resolved to a course
            40-67

          Requirements for the Option

          0 items

            Prescribed Courses

            0 items

              Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better

              10 items
              1. CI 280
                Introduction to Teaching Multilingual Learners
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              2. EDPSY 10
                Individual Differences and Education
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              3. KINES 200
                Muscle Training: Physiology, Programs, Techniques
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              4. KINES 201
                Cardiorespiratory Training for Health and Performance
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              5. KINES 267
                Fundamental Movement Skills Instruction
                Not resolved to a course
                1
              6. KINES 367
                Games and Sports Instruction Across the Lifespan
                Not resolved to a course
                1
              7. KINES 368
                Individual Fitness and Wellness
                Not resolved to a course
                2
              8. KINES 401
                Applied Group Fitness Exercise Prescription and Program Design
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              9. KINES 456
                Physical Fitness Appraisal
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              10. PSYCH 100
                Introductory Psychology
                Not resolved to a course
                3

              Additional Courses

              0 items

                Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better

                9 items
                1. MATH 26 or a higher level MATH course recommended by math placement test. Course list includes: MATH 26, MATH 40, MATH 41, MATH 110 or MATH 140
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3
                2. Select 3-5 credits from:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3-5
                3. CHEM 101
                  Introductory Chemistry
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. CHEM 106
                  Introductory and General Chemistry
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. CHEM 110
                  Chemical Principles I
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. CHEM 130
                  Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry
                  Not resolved to a course
                7. Select 3-4 credits from:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3-4
                8. PHYS 150
                  Technical Physics I
                  Not resolved to a course
                9. PHYS 250
                  Introductory Physics I
                  Not resolved to a course

                Supporting Courses and Related Areas

                0 items

                  Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better

                  1 item
                  1. Take the following required courses with selected emphasis area:
                    Not resolved to a course
                    25-29

                  HPE Certification Emphasis:

                  7 items
                  1. KINES 366
                    The Process of Teaching Physical Education
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. KINES 395A
                    Ldrshp Prac:Tchrs
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. KINES 400
                    Adapted Physical Education
                    Not resolved to a course
                  4. KINES 464
                    Physical Education Programming and Practicum
                    Not resolved to a course
                  5. KINES 468W
                    Health Instruction in the School--Content and Method
                    Not resolved to a course
                  6. KINES 495A
                    Practicum in Student Teaching
                    Not resolved to a course
                  7. SPLED 400
                    Inclusive Special Ed Foundations: Legal, Characteristics, Collaboration, Assessment, and Management
                    Not resolved to a course

                  ACSM/NSCA Certification Emphasis:

                  7 items
                  1. KINES 395B
                    Leadership Practicum: KINES
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. KINES 421
                    Exercise Psychology
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. KINES 425W
                    Physical Activity in Diverse Populations
                    Not resolved to a course
                    or: KINES 481W Scientific Basis of Exercise for Older Adults
                    or: KINES 492W Programming for Business and Agencies
                    or: KINES 493W Principles and Ethics of Coaching
                  4. KINES 457
                    Exercise Prescription and Case Studies
                    Not resolved to a course
                  5. KINES 485
                    Science and Practice of Training Athletes
                    Not resolved to a course
                  6. KINES 495B
                    Field and/or Research Practicum in Kinesiology
                    Not resolved to a course
                  7. KINES 495E
                    Advanced Professional Development in Kinesiology
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Select 3 credits from approved 400-level courses:

                  29 items
                  1. KINES 402
                    Human Anatomy Cadaver Dissection
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. KINES 405N
                    Bicycling Culture and Urban Design
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. KINES 410
                    Physical Growth and Motor Development
                    Not resolved to a course
                  4. KINES 411
                    Introduction to Musculoskeletal Injury and Rehabilitation
                    Not resolved to a course
                  5. KINES 419
                    Disability Sport and Recreation
                    Not resolved to a course
                  6. KINES 422
                    Physical Activity Interventions
                    Not resolved to a course
                  7. KINES 423
                    Psychology of Sports Injuries
                    Not resolved to a course
                  8. KINES 424
                    Women and Sport
                    Not resolved to a course
                  9. KINES 425W
                    Physical Activity in Diverse Populations
                    Not resolved to a course
                  10. KINES 426
                    Physical Activity and Public Health
                    Not resolved to a course
                  11. KINES 427
                    Developmental Sport & Exercise Psychology
                    Not resolved to a course
                  12. KINES 428
                    Motivation and Emotion in Movement
                    Not resolved to a course
                  13. KINES 429
                    Psychology of Sport Performance
                    Not resolved to a course
                  14. KINES 430W
                    Groups in Physical Activity
                    Not resolved to a course
                  15. KINES 431
                    Concussion in Athletics: Brain to Behavior
                    Not resolved to a course
                  16. KINES 454
                    Women's Health and Exercise Across the Lifespan
                    Not resolved to a course
                  17. KINES 455
                    Physiological Basis of Exercise as Medicine
                    Not resolved to a course
                  18. KINES 458
                    Introduction to Electrocardiogram Interpretation
                    Not resolved to a course
                  19. KINES 459
                    Community Engagement and Outreach in Kinesiology
                    Not resolved to a course
                  20. KINES 460
                    Movement Disorders
                    Not resolved to a course
                  21. KINES 465
                    Neurobiology of Sensorimotor Stroke Rehabilitation
                    Not resolved to a course
                  22. KINES 467
                    The Science of Performance Enhancement
                    Not resolved to a course
                  23. KINES 481W
                    Scientific Basis of Exercise for Older Adults
                    Not resolved to a course
                  24. KINES 483
                    Motor Patterns of Children
                    Not resolved to a course
                  25. KINES 493
                    Principles and Ethics of Coaching
                    Not resolved to a course
                  26. KINES 493W
                    Principles and Ethics of Coaching
                    Not resolved to a course
                  27. KINES 495D
                    Expanded Field and/or Research Practicum in Kinesiology
                    Not resolved to a course
                  28. KINES 499
                    Foreign Studies
                    Not resolved to a course
                  29. NUTR 407
                    Nutrition for Exercise and Sports
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Prescribed Courses

                  0 items

                    Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better

                    9 items
                    1. BIOL 162
                      Human Anatomy and Physiology I - Laboratory
                      Not resolved to a course
                      1
                    2. BIOL 164
                      Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Laboratory
                      Not resolved to a course
                      1
                    3. CHEM 111
                      Experimental Chemistry I
                      Not resolved to a course
                      1
                    4. CHEM 112
                      Chemical Principles II
                      Not resolved to a course
                      3
                    5. CHEM 113
                      Experimental Chemistry II
                      Not resolved to a course
                      1
                    6. KINES 395B
                      Leadership Practicum: KINES
                      Not resolved to a course
                      1
                    7. KINES 495B
                      Field and/or Research Practicum in Kinesiology
                      Not resolved to a course
                      3
                    8. PHYS 250
                      Introductory Physics I
                      Not resolved to a course
                      4
                    9. PSYCH 100
                      Introductory Psychology
                      Not resolved to a course
                      3

                    Additional Courses

                    0 items

                      Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better

                      4 items
                      1. BIOL 110
                        Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity
                        Not resolved to a course
                        or: BIOL 114& BIOL 115 Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity - Lecture and Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity - Lab
                        4
                      2. CHEM 106
                        Introductory and General Chemistry
                        Not resolved to a course
                        or: CHEM 110 Chemical Principles I
                        3-5
                      3. MATH 26 or a higher level MATH course recommended by math placement test. Course list includes: MATH 26, MATH 40, MATH 41, MATH 110 or MATH 140
                        Not resolved to a course
                        3
                      4. Select 12 additional credits from 400-level Kines courses except KINES 403. No more than 3 credits of KINES 496, 408 or 495D may count toward this requirement
                        Not resolved to a course
                        12

                      Prescribed Courses

                      0 items

                        Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better

                        8 items
                        1. KINES 200
                          Muscle Training: Physiology, Programs, Techniques
                          Not resolved to a course
                          3
                        2. KINES 201
                          Cardiorespiratory Training for Health and Performance
                          Not resolved to a course
                          3
                        3. KINES 260
                          Research Skills in Kinesiology
                          Not resolved to a course
                          3
                        4. KINES 356
                          Activity and Disease
                          Not resolved to a course
                          3
                        5. KINES 358
                          Ergogenic Aids
                          Not resolved to a course
                          1
                        6. KINES 456
                          Physical Fitness Appraisal
                          Not resolved to a course
                          4
                        7. KINES 457
                          Exercise Prescription and Case Studies
                          Not resolved to a course
                          3
                        8. KINES 495C
                          Exercise Science Practicum
                          Not resolved to a course
                          4

                        Additional Courses

                        0 items

                          Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better

                          51 items
                          1. Select 3 credits from KINES 1 to KINES 99
                            Not resolved to a course
                            3
                          2. MATH 22 or Satisfactory performance on the MATH placement examination -- i.e., placement beyond the level of MATH 22
                            Not resolved to a course
                            3
                          3. PHYS 150
                            Technical Physics I
                            Not resolved to a course
                            or: PHYS 250 Introductory Physics I
                            3-4
                          4. Select one of the following:
                            Not resolved to a course
                            3-5
                          5. CHEM 101
                            Introductory Chemistry
                            Not resolved to a course
                          6. CHEM 106
                            Introductory and General Chemistry
                            Not resolved to a course
                          7. CHEM 110& CHEM 111
                            Chemical Principles Iand Experimental Chemistry I
                            Not resolved to a course
                          8. CHEM 130
                            Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry
                            Not resolved to a course
                          9. Select 3 credits of approved 400-level KINES:
                            Not resolved to a course
                            3
                          10. KINES 400
                            Adapted Physical Education
                            Not resolved to a course
                          11. KINES 405N
                            Bicycling Culture and Urban Design
                            Not resolved to a course
                          12. KINES 410
                            Physical Growth and Motor Development
                            Not resolved to a course
                          13. KINES 413W
                            Movement Science and Pseudoscience
                            Not resolved to a course
                          14. KINES 419
                            Disability Sport and Recreation
                            Not resolved to a course
                          15. KINES 420
                            Psychosocial Dimensions of Physical Activity
                            Not resolved to a course
                          16. KINES 421
                            Exercise Psychology
                            Not resolved to a course
                          17. KINES 422
                            Physical Activity Interventions
                            Not resolved to a course
                          18. KINES 423
                            Psychology of Sports Injuries
                            Not resolved to a course
                          19. KINES 424
                            Women and Sport
                            Not resolved to a course
                          20. KINES 425W
                            Physical Activity in Diverse Populations
                            Not resolved to a course
                          21. KINES 426
                            Physical Activity and Public Health
                            Not resolved to a course
                          22. KINES 427
                            Developmental Sport & Exercise Psychology
                            Not resolved to a course
                          23. KINES 428
                            Motivation and Emotion in Movement
                            Not resolved to a course
                          24. KINES 429
                            Psychology of Sport Performance
                            Not resolved to a course
                          25. KINES 430W
                            Groups in Physical Activity
                            Not resolved to a course
                          26. KINES 431
                            Concussion in Athletics: Brain to Behavior
                            Not resolved to a course
                          27. KINES 440
                            Philosophy and Sport
                            Not resolved to a course
                          28. KINES 441
                            History of Sport in American Society
                            Not resolved to a course
                          29. KINES 445
                            Alcohol and Drug Education
                            Not resolved to a course
                          30. KINES 446
                            History of Sport in the Modern World
                            Not resolved to a course
                          31. KINES 447W
                            Representing Sport in Popular Film
                            Not resolved to a course
                          32. KINES 449
                            Sport in African History
                            Not resolved to a course
                          33. KINES 452
                            Applied Cardiovascular Physiology
                            Not resolved to a course
                          34. KINES 453
                            Environmental Physiology
                            Not resolved to a course
                          35. KINES 454
                            Women's Health and Exercise Across the Lifespan
                            Not resolved to a course
                          36. KINES 455
                            Physiological Basis of Exercise as Medicine
                            Not resolved to a course
                          37. KINES 458
                            Introduction to Electrocardiogram Interpretation
                            Not resolved to a course
                          38. KINES 459
                            Community Engagement and Outreach in Kinesiology
                            Not resolved to a course
                          39. KINES 460
                            Movement Disorders
                            Not resolved to a course
                          40. KINES 463
                            Acquisition of Motor Skills
                            Not resolved to a course
                          41. KINES 465
                            Neurobiology of Sensorimotor Stroke Rehabilitation
                            Not resolved to a course
                          42. KINES 467
                            The Science of Performance Enhancement
                            Not resolved to a course
                          43. KINES 470
                            Genetics and Human Physical Performance
                            Not resolved to a course
                          44. KINES 471
                            MOTOR CONTROL
                            Not resolved to a course
                          45. KINES 481W
                            Scientific Basis of Exercise for Older Adults
                            Not resolved to a course
                          46. KINES 483
                            Motor Patterns of Children
                            Not resolved to a course
                          47. KINES 484
                            Advanced Biomechanics
                            Not resolved to a course
                          48. KINES 485
                            Science and Practice of Training Athletes
                            Not resolved to a course
                          49. KINES 488
                            Mechanics of Locomotion
                            Not resolved to a course
                          50. KINES 493
                            Principles and Ethics of Coaching
                            Not resolved to a course
                          51. KINES 497
                            Special Topics
                            Not resolved to a course

                          Supporting Courses and Related Areas

                          0 items

                            Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better

                            1 item
                            1. Select 16 credits from one of the following emphasis area from an approved list, in consultation with adviser. At least 3 credits must be at the 400 level.
                              Not resolved to a course
                              16

                            Business Emphasis

                            0 items

                              Science Emphasis

                              0 items
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