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Kinesiology

This is an archived copy of the 2023-2024 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit http://catalog.iastate.edu.

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Mission

We 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.

Goals

The department has identified the following goals to support this 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.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDY

The Department of Kinesiology offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology & Health.  The undergraduate curriculum major/option is comprised of three components:  general education, required departmental courses and the 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.

B.S. degree in Kinesiology & Health

The Kinesiology & 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. Options available are:

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

Academic options within the Kinesiology & Health major

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 Exercise Science option are 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 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.

Students in the Physical Education/Teacher Education option are 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 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 assistant or other healthcare professions.

Student Learning Outcomes for the Undergraduate Degree

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 the Department of Kinesiology 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.

ETHICS, DIVERSITY, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

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

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.

Curriculum in Athletic Training

The athletic training major prepares students for a career as an athletic trainer in high school, college or professional settings or for work in other settings (such as sports medicine clinics, the military, industry, and fitness centers).  Program details including course requirements, admission procedures 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 & Health may select one of five options:

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

Minors in dance, exercise science, health promotion, and kinesiology, are available; see requirements under Kinesiology, 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 earn an average of C (2.0) or better in ENGL 150 and ENGL 250, with the ENGL 150 grade being no lower than a C- and the ENGL 250 grade no lower than a C.  Students not meeting this condition must earn a C or better in an advanced writing course:

ENGL 302Business Communication3
or ENGL 314 Technical Communication
LIB 160Introduction to College Level Research1
SP CM 212Fundamentals of Public Speaking3

U.S. Diversity and International Perspectives

In order to meet graduation requirements, all students must complete 3 cr. of course work in U.S. Diversity and 3 cr. in International Perspectives.  KIN 360 meets the U.S. Diversity requirement and Dance 270 meets the International Perspectives requirement.  See university approved list for other courses.

General Education:

Physical and Life Sciences:

BIOL 255Fundamentals of Human Anatomy3
BIOL 255LFundamentals of Human Anatomy Laboratory1
BIOL 256Fundamentals of Human Physiology3
BIOL 256LFundamentals of Human Physiology Laboratory1
Additional option-specific requirements are:
Community and Public Health
BIOL 211Principles of Biology I3
BIOL 211LPrinciples of Biology Laboratory I1
CHEM 163College Chemistry4
CHEM 163LLaboratory in College Chemistry1
FS HN 167Introductory Human Nutrition and Health3
MICRO 201Introduction to Microbiology2
MICRO 201LIntroductory Microbiology Laboratory1
Exercise Science
FS HN 167Introductory Human Nutrition and Health3
PHYS 115Physics for the Life Sciences4
Physical Activity and Health Promotion
BIOL 211Principles of Biology I3
BIOL 211LPrinciples of Biology Laboratory I1
CHEM 163College Chemistry4
CHEM 163LLaboratory in College Chemistry1
FS HN 167Introductory Human Nutrition and Health3
MICRO 201Introduction to Microbiology2
MICRO 201LIntroductory Microbiology Laboratory1
Physical Education Teacher Education
PHYS 115Physics for the Life Sciences4
Pre-Health Professions
PHYS 131
131L
General Physics I
and General Physics I Laboratory
4-5
or PHYS 115 Physics for the Life Sciences

Mathematics and Statistics: 

Community and Public Health
From the following:3-4
Principles of Statistics
Introduction to Statistics
Exercise Science
From the following:3-4
College Algebra
Preparation for Calculus
Applied Trigonometry
Calculus I
From the following:3-4
Principles of Statistics
Introduction to Statistics
Physical Activity and Health Promotion
One of the following:3-4
Principles of Statistics
Introduction to Statistics
Physical Education Teacher Education
One of the following:3-4
Introduction to Probability
College Algebra
Principles of Statistics
Introduction to Statistics
Pre-Health Professions
One of the following:3-4
College Algebra
Preparation for Calculus
Applied Trigonometry
Calculus I
From the following:3-4
Principles of Statistics
Introduction to Statistics

Social Sciences:  9 cr. min required

Option-specific requirements are:
Community and Public Health
PSYCH 101Introduction to Psychology3
PSYCH 230Developmental Psychology3
SOC 134Introduction to Sociology3
Exercise Science
PSYCH 101Introduction to Psychology3
or PSYCH 230 Developmental Psychology
SOC 134Introduction to Sociology3
Physical Activity and Health Promotion
PSYCH 101Introduction to Psychology3
or PSYCH 230 Developmental Psychology
SOC 134Introduction to Sociology3
Physical Education Teacher Education
PSYCH 230Developmental Psychology3
SOC 134Introduction to Sociology3
Pre-Health Professions
PSYCH 101Introduction to Psychology3
or PSYCH 230 Developmental Psychology
SOC 134Introduction to Sociology3

Humanities: 6 cr. min required

Choose from department approved list.

Communications: 13 cr. min required

ENGL 150Critical Thinking and Communication3
ENGL 250Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition3
LIB 160Introduction to College Level Research1
SP CM 212Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
One of the following3
Business Communication
Technical Communication
Business and Professional Speaking

Program requirements:

The following courses are required in all majors and options:

H S 110Personal and Consumer Health3
H S 350Human Diseases (*)3
KIN 252Introduction to the Discipline of Kinesiology1
KIN 253Orientation and Learning Community in Kinesiology and Health1
KIN 258Principles of Physical Fitness and Conditioning2
KIN 358Exercise Physiology (*)3
KIN 359Exercise 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 300 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 the ideal background training for credentials as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).

Option Requirements:
P R 220Principles of Public Relations3
or P R 305 Publicity Methods
H S 105First Aid and Emergency Care2
H S 285Pre-Internship in Kinesiology and Health1-2
KIN 360Sociology of Physical Activity and Health (*)3
H S 310Community and Public Health (*)3
H S 385Preparation and Search Strategies for Kinesiology and Health Internships0.5
H S 430Community Health Program Development3
H S 464Physical Activity Epidemiology3
or VDPAM 428 Principles of Epidemiology and Population Health
H S 485AInternship in Health Studies: Community and Public Health8-12
HD FS 270Family Communications and Relationships3
HD FS 449Program Evaluation and Proposal Writing3
or ENGL 309 Proposal and Report Writing
PSYCH 485Health Psychology3
One of the following
HD FS 377Aging and the Family3
or HD FS 395 Children, Families, and Public Policy
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:
KIN 259Leadership Techniques for Fitness Programs3
KIN 266Advanced Strength Training and Conditioning2
KIN 285Pre-Internship in Kinesiology and Health1-2
KIN 345Management of Health-Fitness Programs and Facilities3
KIN 355Biomechanics (*)3
KIN 366Exercise Psychology (*)3
KIN 372Motor Control and Learning Across the Lifespan (*)3
KIN 373Biomechanics and Motor Control Laboratory1
KIN 385Preparation and Search Strategies for Kinesiology and Health Internships0.5
KIN 458Principles of Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (*)4
KIN 459Internship in Exercise Leadership1
KIN 462Medical Aspects of Exercise3
KIN 480Functional Anatomy3
KIN 485AInternship in Exercise Science8-12
H S 380Worksite Health Promotion3
A TR 220Basic Athletic Training2
or H S 305 Instructor's First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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:
FS HN 365Obesity and Health3
H S 285Pre-Internship in Kinesiology and Health1-2
H S 310Community and Public Health (*)3
H S 380Worksite Health Promotion3
H S 385Preparation and Search Strategies for Kinesiology and Health Internships0.5
H S 430Community Health Program Development3
H S 464Physical Activity Epidemiology3
H S 485BInternship in Health Studies: Physical Activity and Health Promotion8-12
KIN 259Leadership Techniques for Fitness Programs3
KIN 360Sociology of Physical Activity and Health (*)3
KIN 366Exercise Psychology (*)3
KIN 458Principles of Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (*)4
KIN 467Exercise and Health: Behavior Change3
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:
KIN 231Fundamentals of Tumbling and Gymnastics (*)1
KIN 232Fundamentals of Team Sports (*)1
KIN 236Fundamentals of Individual Sports and Fitness (*)1
KIN 259Leadership Techniques for Fitness Programs3
KIN 280Directed Field Experience in Elementary Physical Education1
KIN 281Directed Field Experience in Secondary Physical Education1
KIN 282Field Experience with Educational Outreach1
KIN 312Movement Education in Elementary School Physical Education (**)3
KIN 313Teaching Secondary Physical Education (**)3
KIN 355Biomechanics (*)3
KIN 365Sport Psychology (*)3
or KIN 366 Exercise Psychology
KIN 372Motor Control and Learning Across the Lifespan (*)3
KIN 395Adapted Physical Education (**)3
KIN 417Supervised Teaching in Physical Education in the Secondary School (**)8
KIN 418Supervised Teaching in Physical Education in the Elementary School (**)8
KIN 471Measurement in Physical Education (**)3
KIN 475Physical Education Curriculum Design and Program Organization (**)3
DANCE 211Fundamentals and Methods of Social and World Dance (*)1
EDUC 204Social Foundations of Education in the United States: Secondary3
EDUC 406Social Justice Education and Teaching: Secondary3
H S 105First Aid and Emergency Care (*)2
H S 305Instructor's First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (*)2
Electives: 5 credits
*

 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 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 211Principles of Biology I3
BIOL 211LPrinciples of Biology Laboratory I1
BIOL 212Principles of Biology II3
BIOL 212LPrinciples of Biology Laboratory II1
KIN 242Planning for Success in a Health Career0.5
KIN 355Biomechanics (*)3
KIN 365Sport Psychology (*)3
or KIN 366Exercise Psychology (*)
KIN 372Motor Control and Learning Across the Lifespan (*)3
KIN 373Biomechanics and Motor Control Laboratory1
9 cr. from the following9
H S 464Physical Activity Epidemiology3
KIN 455Research Topics in Biomechanics3
KIN 458Principles of Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription4
KIN 462Medical Aspects of Exercise3
KIN 466Exercise for Mental Health3
KIN 467Exercise and Health: Behavior Change3
KIN 472Neural Basis of Human Movement3
KIN 473Physical Dimensions of Aging3
KIN 480Functional Anatomy3
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 US diversity 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 300/400 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
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2113CHEM 1634
BIOL 211L1CHEM 163L1
ENGL 1503FS HN 1673
H S 1103H S 1052
KIN 2521KIN 2582
KIN 2531PSYCH 2303
LIB 1601Elective1
PSYCH 1013 
 16 16
Sophomore
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2553BIOL 2563
BIOL 255L1BIOL 256L1
ENGL 2503H S 2851-2
HD FS 2703P R 220 or 3053
SOC 1343SP CM 2123
STAT 101 or 1043-4Elective1
 Humanities Choice3
 16-17 15-16
Junior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
H S 3103H S 3850.5
H S 3503HD FS 449 or ENGL 3093
HD FS 377 or 3953KIN 3603
KIN 3583MICRO 2012
KIN 3591MICRO 201L1
Elective1PSYCH 4853
Humanities Choice3Electives3
 17 15.5
Senior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 302, 314, or SP CM 3123H S 485A8-12
H S 4303 
H S 4643 
Electives2 
Electives (300+ Level Courses)6 
 17 8-12

Kinesiology and Health, B.S. - Exercise Science

Freshman
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 1503FS HN 1673
H S 1103KIN 2582
KIN 2521MATH 140, 143, 145, or 1653-4
KIN 2531SOC 1343
LIB 1601SP CM 2123
PSYCH 101 or 2303Electives2
Humanities Choice3 
 15 16-17
Sophomore
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2553A TR 220 or H S 3052
BIOL 255L1BIOL 2563
ENGL 2503BIOL 256L1
KIN 2593KIN 2662
KIN 2851-2STAT 101 or 1043-4
Electives2Electives3
Social Science Choice3 
 16-17 14-15
Junior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
H S 3503H S 3803
KIN 3453KIN 3553
KIN 3583KIN 3723
KIN 3591KIN 3850.5
KIN 3663Electives5
PHYS 1154Humanities Choice3
 17 17.5
Senior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 302, 314, or SP CM 3123KIN 485A8-12
KIN 3731 
KIN 4584 
KIN 4591 
KIN 4623 
KIN 4803 
Electives (300+ level course)3 
 18 8-12

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

Freshman
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2113CHEM 1634
BIOL 211L1CHEM 163L1
ENGL 1503FS HN 1673
H S 1103KIN 2582
KIN 2521SOC 1343
KIN 2531Humanities Choice3
LIB 1601 
PSYCH 101 or 2303 
 16 16
Sophomore
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2553BIOL 2563
BIOL 255L1BIOL 256L1
ENGL 2503SP CM 2123
KIN 2593STAT 101 or 1043-4
KIN 2851-2Electives3
MICRO 2012Social Science Choice3
MICRO 201L1 
Elective1 
 15-16 16-17
Junior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
H S 3103FS HN 3653
H S 3503H S 3803
KIN 3583H S 3850.5
KIN 3591H S 4643
KIN 3663KIN 3603
Elective4Humanities Choice3
 17 15.5
Senior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 302, 314, or SP CM 3123H S 485B8-12
H S 4303 
KIN 4584 
KIN 4673 
Electives3 
 16 8-12

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

Freshman
FallCreditsSpringCredits
EDUC 2043DANCE 2111
ENGL 1503KIN 2361
H S 1103KIN 2582
KIN 2521KIN 2801
KIN 2531MATH 104, 140, STAT 101, or STAT 1043-4
LIB 1601SOC 1343
PSYCH 2303Humanities (International Perspective)3
 15 14-15
Sophomore
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2553BIOL 2563
BIOL 255L1BIOL 256L1
ENGL 2503H S 3052
H S 1052KIN 2821
KIN 2311SP CM 2123
KIN 2321Electives3
KIN 2593Humanities (American History)3
KIN 2811 
 15 16
Junior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
KIN 3123ENGL 302, 314, or SP CM 3123
KIN 3723H S 3503
PHYS 1154KIN 3133
Electives3KIN 3583
Social Science Choice3KIN 3591
 KIN 4713
 16 16
Senior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
EDUC 4063KIN 4178
KIN 3553KIN 4188
KIN 366 or 3653 
KIN 3953 
KIN 4753 
Elective1 
 16 16

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

Freshman
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2113BIOL 2123
BIOL 211L1BIOL 212L1
CHEM 1774CHEM 1783
CHEM 177L1CHEM 178L1
ENGL 1503H S 1103
KIN 2521MATH 140, 143, 145, or 1653-4
KIN 2531Elective1
LIB 1601 
 15 15-16
Sophomore
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2553BIOL 2563
BIOL 255L1BIOL 256L1
CHEM 3313BBMB 301 or CHEM 332 and CHEM 332L3-4
CHEM 331L1SOC 1343
ENGL 2503SP CM 2123
KIN 2420.5Humanities Choice3
KIN 2582 
PSYCH 101 or 2303 
 16.5 16-17
Junior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
KIN 366 or 3653H S 3503
KIN 3723KIN 3553
PHYS 1314PHIL 3313
PHYS 131L1Electives (300+ Level Courses)6
STAT 101 or 1043-4 
Social Science Choice3 
 17-18 15
Senior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 302, 314, or SP CM 3123KIN 400 Level Courses*9
FS HN 3671Electives6
KIN 3583 
KIN 3591 
KIN 3731 
Elective1 
Electives (300+ Level Courses)3 
Humanities Choice3 
 16 15
*

KIN 400 Level Course Choices (9 cr): KIN 458, 462, 466, 467, 472, 473, 480, H S 464.

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

Freshman
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2113BIOL 2123
BIOL 211L1BIOL 212L1
CHEM 1774CHEM 1783
CHEM 177L1CHEM 178L1
ENGL 1503H S 1103
KIN 2521MATH 143, 145, or 1653-4
KIN 2531 
LIB 1601 
 15 14-15
Sophomore
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2553BIOL 2563
BIOL 255L1BIOL 256L1
CHEM 3313CHEM 3323
CHEM 331L1CHEM 332L1
ENGL 2503SOC 1343
KIN 2420.5STAT 101 or 1043-4
KIN 2582 
PSYCH 101 or 2303 
 16.5 14-15
Junior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBMB 4043H S 3503
KIN 366 or 3653KIN 3553
KIN 3723PHYS 1324
PHYS 1314PHYS 132L1
PHYS 131L1Electives3
SP CM 2123Humanities Choice3
 17 17
Senior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 302, 314, or SP CM 3123BIOL 313, 314, 328, 335, 350, or BBMB 4053-4
KIN 3583Electives (300+ Level Courses)3
KIN 3591KIN 400 Level Courses*9
KIN 3731 
Electives (300+ Level Courses)3 
Humanities Choice3 
Social Science Choice3 
 17 15-16
*

KIN 400 Level Course Choices (9 cr): KIN 458, 462, 466, 467, 472, 473, 480, H S 464.

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

Freshman
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2113BIOL 2123
BIOL 211L1BIOL 212L1
CHEM 1774CHEM 1783
CHEM 177L1CHEM 178L1
ENGL 1503H S 1103
KIN 2521MATH 1654
KIN 2531 
LIB 1601 
 15 15
Sophomore
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2553BIOL 2563
BIOL 255L1BIOL 256L1
CHEM 3313CHEM 3323
CHEM 331L1CHEM 332L1
ENGL 2503SOC 1343
KIN 2420.5STAT 101 or 1043-4
KIN 2582 
PSYCH 101 or 2303 
 16.5 14-15
Junior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBMB 4043BIOL 313, 314, 328, 335, 350, or BBMB 4053-4
KIN 366 or 3653H S 3503
KIN 3723KIN 3553
PHYS 1314PHYS 1324
PHYS 131L1PHYS 132L1
SP CM 2123Humanities Choice3-4
 17 17-19
Senior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 302, 314, or SP CM 3123KIN 400 Level Courses*9
KIN 3583Electives2
KIN 3591Humanities Choice3
KIN 3731 
Electives (300+ Level Courses)6 
Social Sciences Choice3 
 17 14
*

KIN 400 Level Course Choices (9 cr): KIN 458, 462, 466, 467, 472, 473, 480, H S 464.

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

Freshman
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2113BIOL 2123
BIOL 211L1BIOL 212L1
ENGL 1503KIN 2582
H S 1103MATH 140, 143, 145, or 1653-4
KIN 2521SOC 1343
KIN 2531Humanties Choice3
LIB 1601 
PSYCH 1013 
 16 15-16
Sophomore
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2553BIOL 2563
BIOL 255L1BIOL 256L1
CHEM 163 or 1774PHYS 115 or 131 and 131L4-5
CHEM 163L or 177L1Electives3
ENGL 2503Humanities Choice3
KIN 2420.5 
PSYCH 2303 
Elective1 
 16.5 14-15
Junior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
KIN 366 or 3653FS HN 3671
KIN 3723H S 3503
SP CM 2123KIN 3553
STAT 101 or 1043-4PHIL 3313
Electives3Electives (300+ Level Courses)6
 15-16 16
Senior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 302, 314, or SP CM 3123KIN 400 Level Courses*9
KIN 3583PSYCH, SOC, or Humanities Choice3
KIN 3591Elective1
KIN 3731Electives (300+ Level Courses)3
PSYCH 4603 
Electives (300+ Level Courses)3 
Electives3 
 17 16
*

KIN 400 Level Course Choices (9 cr): KIN 458, 462, 466, 467, 472, 473, 480, H S 464.

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

Freshman
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2113BIOL 2123
BIOL 211L1BIOL 212L1
CHEM 1774CHEM 1783
CHEM 177L1CHEM 178L1
ENGL 1503H S 1103
KIN 2521MATH 1654
KIN 2531 
LIB 1601 
 15 15
Sophomore
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2553BIOL 2563
BIOL 255L1BIOL 256L1
CHEM 3313CHEM 3323
CHEM 331L1CHEM 332L1
ENGL 2503SOC 1343
KIN 2420.5Humanities Choice3
KIN 2582 
PSYCH 101 or 2303 
 16.5 14
Junior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBMB 404 or 4203H S 3503
KIN 366 or 3653KIN 3553
KIN 3723PHYS 1324
PHYS 1314PHYS 132L1
PHYS 131L1STAT 101 or 1043-4
SP CM 2123Electives (300+ Level Courses)3
 17 17-18
Senior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 302, 314, or SP CM 3123KIN 400 Level Courses*9
KIN 3583MICRO 201 or 3022-3
KIN 3591MICRO 201L or 302L1
KIN 3731Electives (300+ Level Courses)3
Electives (300+ Level Courses)3 
Humanities Choice3 
Social Science Choice3 
 17 15-16
*

KIN 400 Level Course Choices (9 cr): KIN 458, 462, 466, 467, 472, 473, 480, H S 464.

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

Freshman
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2113BIOL 2123
BIOL 211L1BIOL 212L1
ENGL 1503KIN 2582
H S 1103MATH 143, 145, or 1653-4
KIN 2521PSYCH 1013
KIN 2531Humanties Choice3
LIB 1601 
SOC 1343 
 16 15-16
Sophomore
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2553BIOL 2563
BIOL 255L1BIOL 256L1
CHEM 1774CHEM 1783
CHEM 177L1CHEM 178L1
ENGL 2503FS HN 3671
KIN 2420.5Electives3
Humanities Choice3PSYCH Choice3
 15.5 15
Junior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
KIN 366 or 3653H S 3503
KIN 3723KIN 3553
PHYS 1314PHYS 1324
PHYS 131L1PHYS 132L1
SP CM 2123PSYCH 4603
STAT 101 or 1043-4Elective1
 17-18 15
Senior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 302, 314, or SP CM 3123KIN 400 Level Courses*9
KIN 3583Electives (300+ Level Courses)6
KIN 3591 
KIN 3731 
Electives (300+ Level Courses)9 
 17 15
*

KIN 400 Level Course Choices (9 cr): KIN 458, 462, 466, 467, 472, 473, 480, H S 464.

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

Freshman
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2113BIOL 2123
BIOL 211L1BIOL 212L1
CHEM 1774CHEM 1783
CHEM 177L1CHEM 178L1
ENGL 1503H S 1103
KIN 2521MATH 140, 143, 145, or 1653-4
KIN 2531PSYCH 1013
LIB 1601 
 15 17-18
Sophomore
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 2553BIOL 2563
BIOL 255L1BIOL 256L1
CHEM 231 or 3313SOC 1343
CHEM 231L or 331L1SP CM 2123
ENGL 2503STAT 101 or 1043-4
KIN 2420.5Humanities Choice3
KIN 2582 
PSYCH 2303 
 16.5 16-17
Junior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BBMB 316 or 4043BIOL 3133
KIN 366 or 3653BIOL 313L1
KIN 3723FS HN 3671
PSYCH 4603H S 3503
Humanities Choice3PHYS 115 or 131 and 131L4-5
 Electives3
 15 15-16
Senior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 302, 314, or SP CM 3123KIN 400 Level Courses*9
KIN 3553Electives (300+ Level Courses)3
KIN 3583Electives3
KIN 3591 
KIN 3731 
MICRO 3023 
MICRO 302L1 
Elective1 
 16 15
*

KIN 400 Level Course Choices (9 cr): KIN 458, 462, 466, 467, 472, 473, 480, H S 464.

Minors

 Dance

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

6 cr. from the following:
DANCE 270Dance Appreciation3
DANCE 320Sound and Movement3
DANCE 360History and Philosophy of Dance3
4 cr. from the following:
DANCE 220Modern Dance Composition2
DANCE 384Teaching Children's Dance2
DANCE 385Methods of Teaching Dance2
DANCE 386Teaching Dance Technique and Composition2
5 cr. from the following:
DANCE 222Modern Dance II1
DANCE 223Modern Dance III1
DANCE 224Concert and Theatre Dance1
DANCE 232Ballet II1
DANCE 233Ballet III1
DANCE 242Jazz II1
DANCE 250Yoga Movement1
DANCE 370Advanced Studies in Dance1
DANCE 490Independent Study1

Exercise Science

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

KIN 258Principles of Physical Fitness and Conditioning2
KIN 358Exercise Physiology3
KIN 359Exercise Physiology Lab1
KIN 366Exercise Psychology3
KIN 458Principles of Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription4
5 cr. from the following
Basic Athletic Training
Leadership Techniques for Fitness Programs
Advanced Strength Training and Conditioning
Management of Health-Fitness Programs and Facilities
Medical Aspects of Exercise
Exercise and Health: Behavior Change

Health Promotion

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

H S 110Personal and Consumer Health3
H S 350Human Diseases3
H S 380Worksite Health Promotion3
3-6-cr. from the following
Instructor's First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Community and Public Health
3-6 cr. from the following
Community Health Program Development
Physical Activity Epidemiology
Exercise and Health: Behavior Change

Kinesiology

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

KIN 355Biomechanics3
KIN 358Exercise Physiology3
KIN 359Exercise Physiology Lab1
KIN 360Sociology of Physical Activity and Health3
KIN 372Motor Control and Learning Across the Lifespan3
KIN 365Sport Psychology3
or KIN 366 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 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 (FS HN), 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/

Graduate Study

The Department of Kinesiology 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 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).