Kinesiology and Health

Overview

The mission of the Department of Kinesiology and Health is to promote health and well-being by creating and disseminating knowledge about physical activity and active living. Through discovery, learning and engagement we improve the lives of citizens of Iowa, the United States and the world.

The Department of Kinesiology and Health offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Health. The undergraduate curriculum major/option is comprised of three components: general education, required departmental courses and major/option courses. The intent of the general education component is to promote intellectual and personal growth and to prepare students for success in the basic, advanced and major/option components. Required courses provide an introduction to the field and fundamental principles of physical activity, fitness, health and disease.

The Kinesiology and Health major includes five specialization options. Options comprise a focused area of study within Kinesiology and Health. Coursework within each specialization option builds upon personal and scholarly learning by enabling students to master content and skills specific to career applications. Students must choose an option. 

description of Academic options within the Kinesiology and Health major

Students in the Pre-Health Professions option utilize an interdisciplinary approach to the study of human movement. In so doing, they become prepared for graduate study in Kinesiology or advanced study leading to careers in human medicine, physical therapy, physician associate / physician assistant or other healthcare professions.

Students in the Exercise Science option is prepared for professional roles as health and fitness leaders or program managers. Employment opportunities include work in corporate fitness programs, health/fitness facilities, clinics, or hospitals. Graduates are able to plan, implement and supervise exercise programs which will improve fitness and health. Graduates also have a basic understanding of management issues related to business applications in the health and fitness field.

Students in the Physical Education/Teacher Education option is prepared to teach physical education in grades K-12 and to meet the State of Iowa learning outcomes for teachers. Graduates can plan developmentally appropriate physical education and individualize instruction and assessment for diverse audiences.

Students in the Community and Public Health option are prepared for professional employment at local, state or national health agencies, medical centers, and other public or private organizations that seek to promote health in the population.

Students in the Physical Activity and Health Promotion option are prepared for careers focused on health and physical activity. This option provides more emphasis on behavioral and psychological aspects of physical activity.  Students are prepared for careers in community-based settings, including work sites, schools, hospitals, and other community agencies.

Other Program Offerings:

ENDORSEMENT TO COACH INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS

The State Department of Education has provided for the endorsement of licensed teachers for the coaching of athletic teams in schools. The endorsement does not lead to licensure to teach physical education. For requirements of the program, leading to the coaching endorsement, see School of Education, Teacher Education. More information can be found at:  http://www.kin.hs.iastate.edu/.

ENDORSEMENT TO TEACH HEALTH EDUCATION

Those interested in teaching health education in the public schools may get a primary licensure or an additional endorsement. The State Department of Education has approved the Health Teaching Licensure for grades 5-12.

BASIC ACTIVITY INSTRUCTION PROGRAM

The department offers a wide selection of beginning, intermediate, and advanced courses in the areas of aquatics, dance, fitness, martial arts, and sports. These courses are designed to serve general education purposes for all students.

DANCE

Coursework in dance provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding and appreciation of dance as part of a liberal education. Those interested in teaching dance and physical education in the public schools may major in Kinesiology and Health (Physical Education Teacher Education) and minor in Dance.

An interdisciplinary Performing Arts major with a Dance emphasis is available through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. For further information see Index: Performing Arts to find Performing Arts Major, Emphasis in Dance.

Student Learning Outcomes

Despite the diversity of options, the learning outcomes comprise a common framework for each student as they progress through Iowa State University. The learning outcomes emphasized in academic coursework in Kinesiology and Health are: 

COMMUNICATION

Uses clear and effective written, oral, visual, and electronic (WOVE) communication techniques to foster inquiry, collaboration, and engagement in physical activity and health related settings.

LIFELONG LEARNING, ASSESSMENT, AND SELF-REFLECTION

Analyzes and evaluates one's own knowledge, abilities and actions relative to professional standards, seeks opportunities to grow professionally, and utilizes self-assessment and assessment of others to foster physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being.

CONTENT KNOWLEDGE, DISCOVERY, AND CRITICAL THINKING

Understands fundamental concepts of physical activity and health, conducts scientific inquiry, and applies critical thinking to solve problems from personal, scholarly, and professional perspectives.

Leadership and Social responsibility 

Demonstrates leadership and social responsibility to improve quality of life for others and ensures access for everyone by creating appropriate environments to initiate and maintain a physically active, healthy lifestyle.

GoalS 

The department has identified the following goals to support its mission:

1. We seek to improve the lives of citizens of Iowa, the United States, and the world by the creation and dissemination of knowledge about physical activity and its relationship to health and well-being.
2. We prepare scholars and professionals in the study of physical activity at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
3. We educate the public and the University community in the scientific aspects of physical activity especially exercise, sport, and the role of movement throughout the lifespan. 

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GRADUATE STUDY --
The Department of Kinesiology and Health graduate program seeks to integrate discovery and learning by preparing graduate students to understand and create basic and applied knowledge in the study of physical activity, exercise and sport. The normal prerequisite to major graduate work is the satisfactory completion of a curriculum essentially equivalent to that required of undergraduate students in kinesiology and health at this university. However, it is possible for students to qualify for graduate study if undergraduate preparation has been in a related area.

Students in the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are required to complete original research and write a thesis or dissertation. There is a non-thesis degree option for M.S. students requiring more coursework and an internship experience or other creative component. Specific information about the requirements for these degree options is available from the department office or from the department web site (http://www.kin.hs.iastate.edu/graduate).

Contact Information

• Primary Contact
  • Department of Kinesiology and Health
  • Student Services
  • kin.hs.iastate.edu/
  • kinadvising@iastate.edu
  • 515-294-7548
• Department Website -- Home - Department of Kinesiology and Health

Program administration

• • Owning Academic Unit/College -- College of Health and Human Sciences
  • Coordinating Academic Unit Department -- Kinesiology and Health Department​

CRedential opportunities 

• • Program Duration -- 4 years
  • Credential(s) Offered
    • Kinesiology and Health B.S. (120 CREDITS)
  • Program Focus Areas:
    • Community and Public Health Undergraduate Program Focus
    • Exercise Science Undergraduate Program Focus
    • Physical Activity and Health Promotion Undergraduate Program Focus
    • Physical Education Teacher Education Undergraduate Program Focus
    • Pre-Health Professions (Chiropractic) Undergraduate Program Focus
    • Pre-Health Professions (Dentistry) Undergraduate Program Focus
    • Pre-Health Professions (Human Medicine) Undergraduate Program Focus
    • Pre-Health Professions (Occupational Therapy) Undergraduate Program Focus
    • Pre-Health Professions (Optometry / Pharmacy) Undergraduate Program Focus
    • Pre-Health Professions (Physical Therapy) Undergraduate Program Focus
    • Pre-Health Professions (Physician Assistant) Undergraduate Program Focus
  • Program Designation -- In-person 

Curriculum in Athletic Training

The athletic training major prepares students for a career in an allied health care profession as an athletic trainer (such as hospitals, sports medicine clinics, the military, industry, performing arts, fitness centers, and many others). Program details including information about the 3+2 curricular route to admission to the graduate program, course requirements, admission procedures and requirements and technical standards can be found at http://www.kin.hs.iastate.edu/programs/athletic-training/#program-information-and-requirements.

Curriculum in Kinesiology and Health

The curriculum in Kinesiology and Health is designed for students preparing to enter professional areas related to the medical, health, physical activity, exercise or sport science fields. Students majoring in Kinesiology and Health may select one of five options:

1. Pre-Health Professions
2. Exercise Science
3. Physical Education Teacher Education
4. Community and Public Health
5. Physical Activity and Health Promotion

Minors in dance, exercise science, health promotion, and kinesiology, are available; see requirements under Kinesiology and Health, Undergraduate Programs.

A major in Performing Arts with a dance emphasis is available; see requirements under Curriculum in Performing Arts Program, Dance.

Communication Proficiency

In order to meet graduation requirements, all students must pass ENGL 1500 and pass ENGL 2500 with a grade no lower than a C. Students not meeting this condition must earn a C or better in an advanced writing course.  Additional communication requirements:

LIB 1600	Introduction to College Level Research	1
SPCM 2120	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3
Choose one:
COMST 4500A	Special Topics in Communication Studies: General	3
ENGL 3020	Business Communication (*)	3
ENGL 3140	Technical Communication (*)	3

 

A grade of C- or better is required.

U.S. Cultures and Communities and International Perspectives

In order to meet graduation requirements, all students must complete 3 cr. of course work in U.S. Cultures and Communities and 3 cr. in International Perspectives. KIN 3600 meets the U.S. Cultures and Communities requirement and DANCE 2700 meets the International Perspectives requirement. See university approved list for courses.

General Education:

Physical and Life Sciences:

BIOL 2550	Fundamentals of Human Anatomy	3
BIOL 2550L	Fundamentals of Human Anatomy Laboratory	1
BIOL 2560	Fundamentals of Human Physiology	3
BIOL 2560L	Fundamentals of Human Physiology Laboratory	1

Additional option-specific requirements are:

Community and Public Health

BIOL 2110	Principles of Biology I	3
BIOL 2110L	Principles of Biology Laboratory I	1
CHEM 1630	College Chemistry	4
CHEM 1630L	Laboratory in College Chemistry	1
FSHN 1670	Introductory Human Nutrition and Health	3
MICRO 2010	Introduction to Microbiology	2
MICRO 3000L	Introductory Microbiology Laboratory	1

Exercise Science

FSHN 1670	Introductory Human Nutrition and Health	3
PHYS 1150	Physics for the Life Sciences	4

Physical Activity and Health Promotion

BIOL 2110	Principles of Biology I	3
BIOL 2110L	Principles of Biology Laboratory I	1
CHEM 1630	College Chemistry	4
CHEM 1630L	Laboratory in College Chemistry	1
FSHN 1670	Introductory Human Nutrition and Health	3
MICRO 2010	Introduction to Microbiology	2
MICRO 3000L	Introductory Microbiology Laboratory	1

Physical Education Teacher Education

PHYS 1150

Physics for the Life Sciences

4

Pre-Health Professions

PHYS 1310 & 1310L	General Physics I and General Physics I Laboratory	4-5
or PHYS 1150	Physics for the Life Sciences

Mathematics and Statistics: 

Community and Public Health

From the following:		3-4
STAT 1010	Principles of Statistics
or STAT 1040	Introduction to Statistics

Exercise Science

From the following:		3-4
MATH 1400	College Algebra
or MATH 1430	Preparation for Calculus
or MATH 1450	Applied Trigonometry
or MATH 1650	Calculus I
From the following:		3-4
STAT 1010	Principles of Statistics
or STAT 1040	Introduction to Statistics

Physical Activity and Health Promotion

One of the following:		3-4
STAT 1010	Principles of Statistics
or STAT 1040	Introduction to Statistics

Physical Education Teacher Education

One of the following:		3-4
MATH 1040	Introduction to Probability
or MATH 1400	College Algebra
or STAT 1010	Principles of Statistics
or STAT 1040	Introduction to Statistics

Pre-Health Professions

One of the following: (depending on option)		3-4
MATH 1400	College Algebra
or MATH 1430	Preparation for Calculus
or MATH 1450	Applied Trigonometry
or MATH 1650	Calculus I
From the following:		3-4
STAT 1010	Principles of Statistics
or STAT 1040	Introduction to Statistics

Social Sciences:  9 cr. min required

Option-specific requirements are:

Community and Public Health

PSYCH 1010	Introduction to Psychology	3
PSYCH 2300	Developmental Psychology	3
SOC 1340	Introduction to Sociology	3

Exercise Science

PSYCH 1010	Introduction to Psychology	3
or PSYCH 2300	Developmental Psychology
SOC 1340	Introduction to Sociology	3

Physical Activity and Health Promotion

PSYCH 1010	Introduction to Psychology	3
or PSYCH 2300	Developmental Psychology
SOC 1340	Introduction to Sociology	3

Physical Education Teacher Education

PSYCH 2300	Developmental Psychology	3
SOC 1340	Introduction to Sociology	3

Pre-Health Professions

PSYCH 1010	Introduction to Psychology	3
or PSYCH 2300	Developmental Psychology
SOC 1340	Introduction to Sociology	3

Humanities: 6 cr. min required

Choose from department approved list.

Communications: 13 cr. min required

ENGL 1500	Critical Thinking and Communication	3
ENGL 2500	Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition	3
LIB 1600	Introduction to College Level Research	1
SPCM 2120	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3
Choose one:		3
ENGL 3020	Business Communication (*)	3
ENGL 3140	Technical Communication (*)	3
SPCM 3120	Business and Professional Speaking (*)	3

*

A grade of C- or better is required.

Program requirements:

The following courses are required in all majors and options:

HS 1100	Personal and Consumer Health	3
HS 3500	Human Diseases (*)	3
KIN 2520	Introduction to the Discipline of Kinesiology	1
KIN 2530	Orientation and Learning Community in Kinesiology and Health	1
KIN 2580	Principles of Physical Fitness and Conditioning	2
KIN 3580	Exercise Physiology (*)	3
KIN 3590	Exercise Physiology Lab (*)	1

*

A grade of C- or better is required.

Total cr. required to graduate: A minimum of 124 credits is required, with a minimum of 46 credits in courses numbered 3000 or above.

Courses for Kinesiology and Health Major

Option 1.  Community and Public Health

This option prepares students for a diverse array of careers in public and private health agencies as well as local, state and federal government programs. Students are qualified for careers in a variety of health and human service agencies, community organizations, and hospitals. This option also provides some background training for credentials as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).

Option Requirements:
PR 2200	Principles of Public Relations	3
or PR 3050	Publicity Methods
HS 1050	First Aid and Emergency Care	2
HS 2850	Pre-Internship in Kinesiology and Health	1-2
KIN 3600	Sociology of Physical Activity and Health (*)	3
HS 3100	Community and Public Health (*)	3
HS 3850	Preparation and Search Strategies for Kinesiology and Health Internships	0.5
HS 4300	Community Health Program Development (*)	3
HS 4640	Physical Activity Epidemiology	3
HS 4850A	Internship in Health Studies: Community and Public Health	8-12
HDFS 2700	Family Communications and Relationships	3
ENGL 3090	Proposal and Report Writing	3
PSYCH 4850	Health Psychology	3
Choose one:
HDFS 3770	Aging and the Family	3
HDFS 3950	Children, Families, and Public Policy	3
Electives: 8-12 credits

*

A grade of C- or better is required.

Option 2.  Exercise Science

This option prepares students for careers in exercise/fitness promotion. Students are prepared as health/fitness specialists, personal trainers, strength and conditioning specialists, and health coaches. Students find work in fitness centers, worksite health programs, medical facilities, cardiac rehabilitation centers, and other agencies that provide fitness services. Students are eligible to sit for certification exams offered by the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength & Conditioning Association.

Option Requirements:
ATR 2200	Basic Athletic Training	2
or HS 3050	Instructor's First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
HS 3800	Worksite Health Promotion	3
KIN 2590	Leadership Techniques for Fitness Programs (*)	3
KIN 2660	Strength Training and Conditioning	2
KIN 2850	Pre-Internship in Kinesiology and Health	1-2
KIN 3450	Management of Health-Fitness Programs and Facilities	3
KIN 3550	Biomechanics (*)	3
KIN 3660	Exercise Psychology (*)	3
or KIN 3650	Sport Psychology
KIN 3720	Motor Control and Learning Across the Lifespan (*)	3
KIN 3730	Biomechanics and Motor Control Laboratory	1
KIN 3850	Preparation and Search Strategies for Kinesiology and Health Internships	0.5
KIN 4580	Principles of Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (*)	4
KIN 4590	Internship in Exercise Leadership (*)	1
KIN 4620	Medical Aspects of Exercise (*)	3
or KIN 4610	Advanced Strength Training and Conditioning
KIN 4800	Functional Anatomy	3
KIN 4850A	Internship in Exercise Science	8-12
Electives: 12-16 credits

*

A grade of C- or better is required.

Option 3.  Physical Activity and Health Promotion

This option prepares students for a variety of career outlets focused on health and physical activity promotion. The coursework provides the ideal background for students interested in worksite wellness programming. Students are also well suited to pursue career opportunities in health coaching and health promotion in schools, community agencies, as well as clinical settings. This option provides ideal background training for students interested in pursuing the Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist Certification offered by the American College of Sports Medicine.

Option Requirements:
FSHN 3650	Obesity and Health	3
HS 2850	Pre-Internship in Kinesiology and Health	1-2
HS 3100	Community and Public Health (*)	3
HS 3800	Worksite Health Promotion	3
HS 3850	Preparation and Search Strategies for Kinesiology and Health Internships
HS 4300	Community Health Program Development (*)	3
HS 4640	Physical Activity Epidemiology	3
HS 4850B	Internship in Health Studies: Physical Activity and Health Promotion	8-12
KIN 2590	Leadership Techniques for Fitness Programs	3
KIN 3600	Sociology of Physical Activity and Health	3
KIN 3660	Exercise Psychology (*)	3
KIN 4580	Principles of Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (*)	4
KIN 4670	Exercise and Health: Behavior Change (*)	3
Electives: 15-19 credits

*

A grade of C- or better is required.

Option 4.  Physical Education Teacher Education

This option is for students seeking a license to teach K-12 physical education. All courses required for licensure have a minimum grade requirement of a C or C-. Students interested in a coaching and/or a health endorsement must complete additional coursework.

Option Requirements:
EDUC 2040	Social Foundations of Education in the United States: Secondary (**)	3
EDUC 4060	Teaching and Learning in a Pluralistic Society: Secondary (**)	3
HS 1050	First Aid and Emergency Care (*)	2
HS 3050	Instructor's First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (*)	2
KIN 2310	Fundamentals of Dance, Tumbling and Gymnastics (*)	1
KIN 2320	Fundamentals of Team Sports (*)	1
KIN 2360	Fundamentals of Individual Sports and Fitness (*)	1
KIN 2660	Strength Training and Conditioning	2
KIN 2800	Directed Field Experience in Elementary Physical Education	1
KIN 2810	Directed Field Experience in Secondary Physical Education	1
KIN 2820	Field Experience with Educational Outreach	1
KIN 3120	Movement Education in Elementary School Physical Education (**)	3
KIN 3130	Teaching Secondary Physical Education (**)	3
KIN 3550	Biomechanics (*)	3
KIN 3720	Motor Control and Learning Across the Lifespan (*)	3
KIN 3950	Adapted Physical Education (**)	3
KIN 4170	Supervised Teaching in Physical Education in the Secondary School (**)	8
KIN 4180	Supervised Teaching in Physical Education in the Elementary School (**)	8
KIN 4710	Measurement in Physical Education (**)	3
KIN 4750	Physical Education Curriculum Design and Program Organization (**)	3
Electives: 7 credits
Choose one:
KIN 3650	Sport Psychology (*)	3
KIN 3660	Exercise Psychology (*)	3

**

 A grade of C or better is required.

*

 A grade of C- or better is required.

Option 5.  Pre-Health Professions

This option is for students interested in graduate study or for those who are preparing for professional programs in medicine, physical therapy, physician associate / physician assistant, and other healthcare professions. Course work provides background in human movement while completing the requirements for entry into graduate or professional school.

Option Requirements:
BIOL 2110	Principles of Biology I	3
BIOL 2110L	Principles of Biology Laboratory I	1
BIOL 2120	Principles of Biology II	3
BIOL 2120L	Principles of Biology Laboratory II	1
KIN 2420	Planning for Success in a Health Career	0.5
KIN 2850	Pre-Internship in Kinesiology and Health	1-2
KIN 3550	Biomechanics (*)	3
KIN 3720	Motor Control and Learning Across the Lifespan (*)	3
KIN 3730	Biomechanics and Motor Control Laboratory	1
Choose one:
KIN 3650	Sport Psychology (*)	3
KIN 3660	Exercise Psychology (*)	3
9 cr. from the following		9
HS 4640	Physical Activity Epidemiology	3
KIN 4580	Principles of Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription	4
KIN 4610	Advanced Strength Training and Conditioning	3
KIN 4620	Medical Aspects of Exercise	3
KIN 4660	Exercise for Mental Health	3
KIN 4670	Exercise and Health: Behavior Change	3
KIN 4720	Neural Basis of Human Movement	3
KIN 4730	Physical Dimensions of Aging	3
KIN 4740	Music and Neuroscience	3
KIN 4800	Functional Anatomy	3
Specialization Requirements: Other prerequisites as required by professional schools.
Electives: 6-14 credits

*

 A grade of C- or better is required.

FOUR YEAR PLANS

Students must complete a 3-credit course in U.S. Cultures and Communities and a 3-credit course in International Perspectives. Check the ISU homepage for a list of approved courses. You must complete a minimum of 46 credits in 3000/4000 level courses and a total of 124 credits for graduation. Four-year plans are arranged with courses in prerequisite sequence and within the term a course is usually offered. These are SAMPLE plans - use the degree audit as "official" documentation of progress toward your degree.

Kinesiology and Health, B.S. - Community/Public Health

Freshman
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BIOL 2110	3	CHEM 1630	4
BIOL 2110L	1	CHEM 1630L	1
ENGL 1500	3	FSHN 1670	3
HS 1100	3	HS 1050	2
KIN 2520	1	KIN 2580	2
KIN 2530	1	PSYCH 2300	3
LIB 1600	1	Elective	1
PSYCH 1010	3
	16		16
Sophomore
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BIOL 2550	3	BIOL 2560	3
BIOL 2550L	1	BIOL 2560L	1
ENGL 2500	3	HS 2850	1-2
HDFS 2700	3	PR 2200 or 3050	3
SOC 1340	3	SPCM 2120	3
STAT 1010 or 1040	3-4	Elective	1
		Humanities/International Perspectives	3
	16-17		15-16
Junior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
HDFS 3770 or 3950	3	ENGL 3090	3
HS 3100	3	HS 3850	0.5
HS 3500	3	KIN 3600	3
KIN 3580	3	MICRO 2010	2
KIN 3590	1	MICRO 3000L	1
Elective	1	PSYCH 4850	3
Humanities/U.S. Cultures and Communities	3	Electives	3
	17		15.5
Senior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
ENGL 3020, 3140, or SPCM 3120	3	HS 4850A	8-12
HS 4300	3
HS 4640	3
Electives	2
Electives (3000+ Level Courses)	6
	17		8-12

Kinesiology and Health, B.S. - Exercise Science

Freshman
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
ENGL 1500	3	FSHN 1670	3
HS 1100	3	KIN 2580	2
KIN 2520	1	MATH 1400, 1430, 1450, or 1650	3-4
KIN 2530	1	SOC 1340	3
LIB 1600	1	SPCM 2120	3
PSYCH 1010 or 2300	3	Electives	2
Humanities/International Perspectives	3
	15		16-17
Sophomore
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BIOL 2550	3	BIOL 2560	3
BIOL 2550L	1	BIOL 2560L	1
ENGL 2500	3	KIN 2660	2
KIN 2590	3	STAT 1010 or 1040	3-4
KIN 2850	1-2	Electives	3
Electives	2	Humanities/U.S. Cultures and Communities	3
Social Science Choice	3
	16-17		15-16
Junior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
ATR 2200 or HS 3050	2	HS 3800	3
HS 3500	3	KIN 3450	3
KIN 3580	3	KIN 3550	3
KIN 3590	1	KIN 3660 or 3650	3
KIN 3720	3	KIN 3850	0.5
PHYS 1150	4	Electives	5
	16		17.5
Senior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
ENGL 3020, 3140, or SPCM 3120	3	KIN 4850A	8-12
KIN 3730	1
KIN 4580	4
KIN 4590	1
KIN 4620 or 4610	3
KIN 4800	3
	15		8-12

Kinesiology and Health, B.S. - Physical Activity and Health Promotion

Freshman
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BIOL 2110	3	CHEM 1630	4
BIOL 2110L	1	CHEM 1630L	1
ENGL 1500	3	FSHN 1670	3
HS 1100	3	KIN 2580	2
KIN 2520	1	SOC 1340	3
KIN 2530	1	Humanities/U.S. Cultures and Communities	3
LIB 1600	1
PSYCH 1010 or 2300	3
	16		16
Sophomore
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BIOL 2550	3	BIOL 2560	3
BIOL 2550L	1	BIOL 2560L	1
ENGL 2500	3	SPCM 2120	3
HS 2850	1-2	STAT 1010 or 1040	3-4
KIN 2590	3	Electives	3
MICRO 2010	2	Social Science Choice	3
MICRO 3000L	1
Elective	1
	15-16		16-17
Junior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
HS 3100	3	FSHN 3650	3
HS 3500	3	HS 3800	3
KIN 3580	3	HS 3850	0.5
KIN 3590	1	KIN 3600	3
KIN 3660	3	KIN 4670	3
Electives	4	Humanities/International Perspectives	3
	17		15.5
Senior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
ENGL 3020, 3140, or SPCM 3120	3	HS 4850B	8-12
HS 4300	3
HS 4640	3
KIN 4580	4
Electives	4
	17		8-12

Kinesiology and Health, B.S. - Physical Education Teacher Education

Freshman
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
EDUC 2040	3	KIN 2360	1
ENGL 1500	3	KIN 2580	2
HS 1100	3	KIN 2800	1
KIN 2520	1	MATH 1040, 1400, STAT 1010, or STAT 1040	3-4
KIN 2530	1	SOC 1340	3
LIB 1600	1	Humanities/International Perspectives	3
Electives	3
	15		13-14
Sophomore
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BIOL 2550	3	BIOL 2560	3
BIOL 2550L	1	BIOL 2560L	1
ENGL 2500	3	PSYCH 2300	3
HS 1050	2	SPCM 2120	3
KIN 2310	1	Electives	3
KIN 2320	1	Humanities	3
KIN 2660	2
KIN 2810	1
	14		16
Junior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
HS 3050	2	ENGL 3020, 3140, or SPCM 3120	3
KIN 2820	1	HS 3500	3
KIN 3120	3	KIN 3130	3
KIN 3720	3	KIN 3580	3
PHYS 1150	4	KIN 3590	1
Social Science Choice	3	KIN 4710	3
	16		16
Senior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
EDUC 4060	3	KIN 4170	8
KIN 3550	3	KIN 4180	8
KIN 3660 or 3650	3
KIN 3950	3
KIN 4750	3
Elective	1
	16		16

Kinesiology and Health, B.S. - Pre-Health Professions - Chiropractic

Freshman
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BIOL 2110	3	BIOL 2120	3
BIOL 2110L	1	BIOL 2120L	1
CHEM 1770	4	CHEM 1780	3
CHEM 1770L	1	CHEM 1780L	1
ENGL 1500	3	HS 1100	3
KIN 2520	1	MATH 1400, 1430, 1450, or 1650	3-4
KIN 2530	1	Elective	1
LIB 1600	1
	15		15-16
Sophomore
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BIOL 2550	3	BBMB 3010 or CHEM 3320 and CHEM 3320L	3-4
BIOL 2550L	1	BIOL 2560	3
CHEM 3310	3	BIOL 2560L	1
CHEM 3310L	1	SOC 1340	3
ENGL 2500	3	SPCM 2120	3
KIN 2420	0.5	Humanities/U.S. Cultures and Communities	3
KIN 2580	2
KIN 2850	1-2
PSYCH 1010 or 2300	3
	17.5-18.5		16-17
Junior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
KIN 3660 or 3650	3	HS 3500	3
KIN 3720	3	KIN 3550	3
PHYS 1310	4	KIN 3730	1
PHYS 1310L	1	PHIL 3310	3
STAT 1010 or 1040	3-4	Electives (3000+ Level Courses)	3
Social Science Choice	3	Electives	3
	17-18		16
Senior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
ENGL 3020, 3140, or SPCM 3120	3	KIN 4000 Level Courses*	9
FSHN 3670	1	Electives	6
KIN 3580	3
KIN 3590	1
Electives (3000+ Level Courses)	3
Humanities/International Perspectives	3
	14		15

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KIN 4000 Level Course Choices (9 cr): KIN 4580, 4620, 4660, 4670, 4720, 4730, 4800, HS 4640.

Kinesiology and Health, B.S. - Pre-Health Professions - Dentistry

Freshman
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BIOL 2110	3	BIOL 2120	3
BIOL 2110L	1	BIOL 2120L	1
CHEM 1770	4	CHEM 1780	3
CHEM 1770L	1	CHEM 1780L	1
ENGL 1500	3	HS 1100	3
KIN 2520	1	MATH 1430, 1450, or 1650	3-4
KIN 2530	1
LIB 1600	1
	15		14-15
Sophomore
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BIOL 2550	3	BIOL 2560	3
BIOL 2550L	1	BIOL 2560L	1
CHEM 3310	3	CHEM 3320	3
CHEM 3310L	1	CHEM 3320L	1
ENGL 2500	3	SOC 1340	3
KIN 2420	0.5	STAT 1010 or 1040	3-4
KIN 2580	2
KIN 2850	1-2
PSYCH 1010 or 2300	3
	17.5-18.5		14-15
Junior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BBMB 4040	3	HS 3500	3
KIN 3660 or 3650	3	KIN 3550	3
KIN 3720	3	PHYS 1320	4
PHYS 1310	4	PHYS 1320L	1
PHYS 1310L	1	Electives	3
SPCM 2120	3	Humanities/U.S. Cultures and Communities	3
	17		17
Senior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
ENGL 3020, 3140, or SPCM 3120	3	BIOL 3130, 3140, 3280, 3350, 3500, or BBMB 4050	3-4
KIN 3580	3	Electives (3000+ Level Courses)	3
KIN 3590	1	KIN 4000 Level Courses*	9
KIN 3730	1
Electives (3000+ Level Courses)	2
Humanities/International Perspectives	3
Social Science Choice	3
	16		15-16

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KIN 4000 Level Course Choices (9 cr): KIN 4580, 4620, 4660, 4670, 4720, 4730, 4800, HS 4640.

Kinesiology and Health, B.S. - Pre-Health Professions - Human Medicine

Freshman
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BIOL 2110	3	BIOL 2120	3
BIOL 2110L	1	BIOL 2120L	1
CHEM 1770	4	CHEM 1780	3
CHEM 1770L	1	CHEM 1780L	1
ENGL 1500	3	HS 1100	3
KIN 2520	1	MATH 1650	4
KIN 2530	1
LIB 1600	1
	15		15
Sophomore
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BIOL 2550	3	BIOL 2560	3
BIOL 2550L	1	BIOL 2560L	1
CHEM 3310	3	CHEM 3320	3
CHEM 3310L	1	CHEM 3320L	1
ENGL 2500	3	SOC 1340	3
KIN 2420	0.5	STAT 1010 or 1040	3-4
KIN 2580	2
KIN 2850	1-2
PSYCH 1010 or 2300	3
	17.5-18.5		14-15
Junior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BBMB 4040	3	BIOL 3130, 3140, 3280, 3350, 3500, or BBMB 4050	3-4
KIN 3660 or 3650	3	HS 3500	3
KIN 3720	3	KIN 3550	3
PHYS 1310	4	PHYS 1320	4
PHYS 1310L	1	PHYS 1320L	1
SPCM 2120	3	Humanities/International Perspectives	3-4
	17		17-19
Senior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
ENGL 3020, 3140, or SPCM 3120	3	KIN 4000 Level Courses*	9
KIN 3580	3	Electives	3
KIN 3590	1	Humanities/U.S. Cultures and Communities	3
KIN 3730	1
Electives (3000+ Level Courses)	3
Social Science Choice	3
	14		15

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KIN 4000 Level Course Choices (9 cr): KIN 4580, 4620, 4660, 4670, 4720, 4730, 4800, HS 4640.

Kinesiology and Health, B.S. - Pre-Health Professions - Occupational Therapy

Freshman
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BIOL 2110	3	BIOL 2120	3
BIOL 2110L	1	BIOL 2120L	1
ENGL 1500	3	KIN 2580	2
HS 1100	3	MATH 1400, 1430, 1450, or 1650	3-4
KIN 2520	1	SOC 1340	3
KIN 2530	1	Humanties/International Perspectives	3
LIB 1600	1
PSYCH 1010	3
	16		15-16
Sophomore
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BIOL 2550	3	BIOL 2560	3
BIOL 2550L	1	BIOL 2560L	1
CHEM 1630 or 1770	4	PHYS 1150 or 1310 and 1310L	4-5
CHEM 1630L or 1770L	1	Electives	3
ENGL 2500	3	Humanities/U.S. Cultures and Communities	3
KIN 2420	0.5
KIN 2850	1-2
PSYCH 2300	3
Elective	1
	17.5-18.5		14-15
Junior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
KIN 3660 or 3650	3	FSHN 3670	1
KIN 3720	3	HS 3500	3
SPCM 2120	3	KIN 3550	3
STAT 1010 or 1040	3-4	PHIL 3310	3
Electives	3	Electives (3000+ Level Courses)	6
	15-16		16
Senior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
ENGL 3020, 3140, or SPCM 3120	3	KIN 4000 Level Courses*	9
KIN 3580	3	PSYCH, SOC, or Humanities Choice	3
KIN 3590	1	Elective	1
KIN 3730	1	Electives (3000+ Level Courses)	3
PSYCH 4600	3
Electives (3000+ Level Courses)	3
Electives	3
	17		16

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KIN 4000 Level Course Choices (9 cr): KIN 4580, 4620, 4660, 4670, 4720, 4730, 4800, HS 4640.

Kinesiology and Health, B.S. - Pre-Health Professions - Optometry (Pharmacy)

Freshman
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BIOL 2110	3	BIOL 2120	3
BIOL 2110L	1	BIOL 2120L	1
CHEM 1770	4	CHEM 1780	3
CHEM 1770L	1	CHEM 1780L	1
ENGL 1500	3	HS 1100	3
KIN 2520	1	MATH 1650	4
KIN 2530	1
LIB 1600	1
	15		15
Sophomore
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BIOL 2550	3	BIOL 2560	3
BIOL 2550L	1	BIOL 2560L	1
CHEM 3310	3	CHEM 3320	3
CHEM 3310L	1	CHEM 3320L	1
ENGL 2500	3	SOC 1340	3
KIN 2420	0.5	Elective	1
KIN 2580	2	Humanities/U.S. Cultures and Communities	3
KIN 2850	1-2
PSYCH 1010 or 2300	3
	17.5-18.5		15
Junior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BBMB 4040	3	HS 3500	3
KIN 3660 or 3650	3	KIN 3550	3
KIN 3720	3	PHYS 1320	4
PHYS 1310	4	PHYS 1320L	1
PHYS 1310L	1	STAT 1010 or 1040	3-4
SPCM 2120	3	Electives (3000+ Level Courses)	3
	17		17-18
Senior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
ENGL 3020, 3140, or SPCM 3120	3	KIN 4000 Level Courses*	9
KIN 3580	3	MICRO 2010 or 3020	2-3
KIN 3590	1	MICRO 3000L	1
KIN 3730	1	Electives (3000+ Level Courses)	3
Humanities/International Perspectives	3
Social Science Choice	3
	14		15-16

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KIN 4000 Level Course Choices (9 cr): KIN 4580, 4620, 4660, 4670, 4720, 4730, 4800, HS 4640.

Kinesiology and Health, B.S. - Pre-Health Professions - Physical Therapy

Freshman
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BIOL 2110	3	BIOL 2120	3
BIOL 2110L	1	BIOL 2120L	1
ENGL 1500	3	KIN 2580	2
HS 1100	3	MATH 1430, 1450, or 1650	3-4
KIN 2520	1	PSYCH 1010	3
KIN 2530	1	Humanties/International Perspectives	3
LIB 1600	1
SOC 1340	3
	16		15-16
Sophomore
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BIOL 2550	3	BIOL 2560	3
BIOL 2550L	1	BIOL 2560L	1
CHEM 1770	4	CHEM 1780	3
CHEM 1770L	1	CHEM 1780L	1
ENGL 2500	3	FSHN 3670	1
KIN 2420	0.5	Electives	3
KIN 2850	1-2	PSYCH Choice	3
Humanities/U.S. Cultures and Communities	3
	16.5-17.5		15
Junior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
KIN 3660 or 3650	3	HS 3500	3
KIN 3720	3	KIN 3550	3
PHYS 1310	4	PHYS 1320	4
PHYS 1310L	1	PHYS 1320L	1
SPCM 2120	3	PSYCH 4600	3
STAT 1010 or 1040	3-4	Electives (3000+ Level Courses)	3
	17-18		17
Senior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
ENGL 3020, 3140, or SPCM 3120	3	KIN 4000 Level Courses*	9
KIN 3580	3	Electives (3000+ Level Courses)	6
KIN 3590	1
KIN 3730	1
Electives (3000+ Level Courses)	6
	14		15

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KIN 4000 Level Course Choices (9 cr): KIN 4580, 4620, 4660, 4670, 4720, 4730, 4800, HS 4640.

Kinesiology and Health, B.S. - Pre-Health Professions - Physician Associate

Freshman
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BIOL 2110	3	BIOL 2120	3
BIOL 2110L	1	BIOL 2120L	1
CHEM 1770	4	CHEM 1780	3
CHEM 1770L	1	CHEM 1780L	1
ENGL 1500	3	HS 1100	3
KIN 2520	1	MATH 1400, 1430, 1450, or 1650	3-4
KIN 2530	1	PSYCH 1010	3
LIB 1600	1
	15		17-18
Sophomore
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BIOL 2550	3	BIOL 2560	3
BIOL 2550L	1	BIOL 2560L	1
CHEM 2310 or 3310	3	SOC 1340	3
CHEM 2310L or 3310L	1	SPCM 2120	3
ENGL 2500	3	STAT 1010 or 1040	3-4
KIN 2420	0.5	Humanities/U.S. Cultures and Communities	3
KIN 2580	2
KIN 2850	1-2
PSYCH 2300	3
	17.5-18.5		16-17
Junior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
BBMB 4040	3	BIOL 3130	3
HS 3500	3	BIOL 3130L	1
KIN 3660 or 3650	3	FSHN 3670	1
KIN 3720	3	PHYS 1150 or 1310 and 1310L	4-5
Humanities/International Perspectives	3	PSYCH 4600	3
		Electives	3
	15		15-16
Senior
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
ENGL 3020, 3140, or SPCM 3120	3	KIN 4000 Level Courses*	9
KIN 3550	3	Electives (3000+ Level Courses)	2
KIN 3580	3	Electives	3
KIN 3590	1
KIN 3730	1
MICRO 3000L	1
MICRO 3020	3
Elective	1
	16		14

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KIN 4000 Level Course Choices (9 cr): KIN 4580, 4620, 4660, 4670, 4720, 4730, 4800, HS 4640.

Minors

An undergraduate minor has the following requirements and understandings:

1.  All minors require at least 15 credits, including

a.  at least 9 credits in courses numbered 2000 or above, of which at least 6 credits are in courses numbered 3000 or above.

b.  at least 3 credits taken at Iowa State University.

c.  at least 3 credits that are not used to meet any other department, college, or university requirement.

2.  Credits used to meet the minor requirements may also be used to satisfy the credit requirement for graduation and to meet credit requirements in courses numbered 3000 or above.

3.  Some students may have to exceed the graduation credit requirement set by their college in order to meet the requirements of both the minor and the major.

4.  Courses taken for a minor may not be taken on a pass-not pass basis.

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Dance

The minor requires a minimum of 15 credits.

Participation in Orchesis I and II is recommended.

The minor may be earned by completing the following:

Pick at least 6 credits:
DANCE 3200	Sound and Movement Composition	3
DANCE 3600	History and Philosophy of Dance	3
DANCE 3700	Advanced Studies in Dance	1
DANCE 3840	Teaching Children's Dance	2
DANCE 3850	Methods of Teaching Dance	2
DANCE 3860	Teaching Dance Technique and Composition	2
DANCE 4900	Independent Study	1
Pick 9 credits (can include courses from the above list):
DANCE 2200	Modern Dance Composition	2
DANCE 2220	Modern Dance II	1
DANCE 2230	Modern Dance III	1
DANCE 2240	Concert and Theatre Dance	0.5-2
DANCE 2320	Ballet II	1
DANCE 2330	Ballet III	1
DANCE 2420	Jazz and Musical Theatre Dance II	1
DANCE 2500	Yoga Movement	1
DANCE 2700	Dance Appreciation	3

Exercise Science

The minor requires a minimum of 18 credits and may be earned by completing the following:

KIN 2580	Principles of Physical Fitness and Conditioning	2
KIN 3580	Exercise Physiology	3
KIN 3590	Exercise Physiology Lab	1
KIN 3660	Exercise Psychology	3
KIN 4580	Principles of Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription	4
5 cr. from the following
ATR 2200	Basic Athletic Training	2
KIN 2590	Leadership Techniques for Fitness Programs	3
KIN 2660	Strength Training and Conditioning	2
KIN 3450	Management of Health-Fitness Programs and Facilities	3
KIN 4620	Medical Aspects of Exercise	3
KIN 4670	Exercise and Health: Behavior Change	3

Health Promotion

The minor requires a minimum of 15 credits and may be earned by completing the following:

HS 1100	Personal and Consumer Health	3
HS 3500	Human Diseases	3
HS 3800	Worksite Health Promotion	3
HS 3100	Community and Public Health	3
Choose one from the following:
HS 3050	Instructor's First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation	2
HS 4300	Community Health Program Development	3
HS 4640	Physical Activity Epidemiology	3
KIN 4670	Exercise and Health: Behavior Change	3

Kinesiology

The minor requires a minimum of 16 credits and may be earned by completing the following: (For non-majors only)

KIN 3550	Biomechanics	3
KIN 3580	Exercise Physiology	3
KIN 3590	Exercise Physiology Lab	1
KIN 3600	Sociology of Physical Activity and Health	3
KIN 3720	Motor Control and Learning Across the Lifespan	3
KIN 3650	Sport Psychology	3
or KIN 3660	Exercise Psychology

Gerontology

The department participates in the interdepartmental minor in gerontology (see Index).

Health Coach Certificate

Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in kinesiology and health can seek additional credentials through the Health Coach Certificate. More information on the certificate can be found at: Health Coach Certificate.

The Kinesiology Department offers two concurrent undergraduate and graduate programs.

B.S./M.A.T.R. degree in Athletic Training

Certified Athletic Trainers are allied medical health professionals who specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to athletes and physically active individuals who are engaged in physical and athletic activities. To gain certification, candidates must graduate from a CAATE accredited athletic training education program and successfully pass the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. In addition to BOC certification, many states also have licensure requirements to practice athletic training. The Athletic Training program at Iowa State University, accredited since 2001 has transitioned to the new M.A.T.R. degree program, which includes various athletic training clinical rotations including high school, physical therapy clinics, surgical observation experiences, and emergency room observation. 
More information on the B.S./M.A.T.R. degree in Athletic Training. 

B.S./M.S. DEGREE IN DIET AND EXERCISE

A combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (B.S./M.S.) degree in Diet and Exercise is available. The program is jointly administered by the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN), and the Department of Kinesiology. Students interested in this program must enroll as freshmen in the Pre-Diet and Exercise program. In the fall of the junior year, students will apply for admission to the B.S./M.S. program. Students not accepted into the program will continue toward completion of a B.S. degree in Dietetics or Kinesiology & Health. Coursework has been designed to facilitate a 4-year graduation date for those students not accepted into the program and electing to complete a single undergraduate degree. Students accepted into the program will progress toward completion of B.S./M.S. degrees in Diet and Exercise. 
More information can be found at: https://fshn.hs.iastate.edu/find-your-major/diet-and-exercise/.