Kinesiology Curriculum

126 Total Credit Hours (Includes Butler University Core Requirements)

Kinesiology Core Courses 

  • KIN 127, Introduction to Physical Activity, Sport, Health and Wellness Education–3 credits
  • KIN 147, Prevention and Treatment of Injuries–3 credits
  • BSHS 215, Medical Terminology–2 hours
  • KIN 233 Sport Pedagogy Invasion Games or KIN 234, Sport Pedagogy/Wall Games–3 credits
  • KIN 240, Foundations of Fitness and Nutrition–3 credits
  • BI 257, Human Anatomy & Physiology with Lab–5 credits
  • KIN 261, Theory and Practice of Coaching–3 credits
  • KIN 253, Motor Learning–3 credits
  • KIN 321, Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Activity, Sport, and Exercise–3 credits
  • KIN 322, Topics in Sport Performance–3 credits
  • KIN 323, Kinesiology–3 credits
  • KIN 324, Exercise Physiology–3 credits
  • KIN 326, Sport and Performance Psychology–3 credits
  • ED 398, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion–3 credits
  • KIN 438, Strength and Conditioning Training–3 credits
  • KIN 432, Introduction to Research Methods in Kinesiology and Sport–3 credits
  • KIN 445, Internship in Kinesiology–6 credits

Concentration Area Requirements (can complete one, both, or core only)

Pre-Professional

  • BI 105, Intro to Biology–3 credits
  • CH 105, General Chemistry–4 credits
  • PH 107, Elementary Physics–4 credits
  • MA 162, Elementary Stats or AI 210, Statistically Speaking–3 credits
  • SW 250, Psychological Inquiry–3 credits
  • BSHS 334, Human Anatomy & Physiology with Lab I–5 credits
  • BSHS 335, Human Anatomy & Physiology with Lab II–5 credits

Applied Human Performance

  • KIN 251, Personal Training & ACE Curriculum–3 credits
  • KIN 350, Techniques and Skills in Strength & Conditioning Training–3 credit
  • KIN 351, Instructional Practices for Human Performance–3 credit
  • KIN 352, Exercise Testing and Prescription–3 credits

Elective Course Sampling (need to meet 126 credits for graduation)

  • PWB 109, Mindfulness in Everyday Life–1 credit
  • BSHS 210, Topics in Health and Wellness, Build a Better Bulldog–3 credits
  • SW 251, Determinants of Well-being–3 credits
  • BSHS 310, Nutrition for Healthcare Professionals–3 credits
  • ED 453, Perspectives in Leadership–4 credits
  • BSHS 495, Hot Topics in Healthcare–2 hours
  • ED 572, Fundamentals in Counseling–3 hours