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A total of 120 credits, including elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology.
Students must complete University Integrative Studies and Writing Requirements, requirements for the Kinesiology major, and requirements for at least one cognate or minor.
All undergraduate students at Michigan State University must complete University Integrative Studies and Writing requirements. Course selections are tailored to various majors.
Integrative Studies Requirements
To satisfy the University’s requirement for 24 credits of Integrative Studies, kinesiology students must complete:
NOTE: In lieu of 8 credits in Integrative Studies in General Science (ISB (3 credits), ISP (3 credits) and 2 credit Lab course), students in the Kinesiology major leading to the Bachelor of Science degree may complete an alternative science track that consists of the following courses: Chemistry 141 and 161, Kinesiology 251, and Physiology 250. The completion of Chemistry 161 and Kinesiology 251 satisfies the laboratory requirement. Chemistry 141 and 161, Kinesiology 251, and Physiology 250 may be counted toward both the alternative science track and requirements for the major.
Writing Requirements
To fulfill the University’s writing requirement a student must:
The Coaching Minor is designed to provide students with knowledge, skills and experiences that will enable them to coach effectively and safely in school, community-youth and adult sports programs.
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Kinesiology Foundational and Applied Course Requirements (starting fall 2023)
Cognate or Minor Requirement
Completion of an approved cognate in kinesiology (a minimum of 12 credits)
Internship Requirement
Completion of a minimum of 3 credits in Experiential Learning. Completion may be fulfilled by enrollment in:
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology must create a 12-credit cognate from any of the following courses. Course taken to satisfy KIN Major, Health Promotion minor and Coaching minor CANNOT be used to satisfy the KIN Cognate requirement.
KIN 127 Taping and Bracing (1 credits)
KIN 174 Human Medical Terminology (3 credits – as of Fall 2023)
KIN 217 Anatomy Cadaver Lab (1 credits)
KIN 371 Intro to Research Methods (3 credits)
KIN 400 Principles of Coaching I (4 credits)
KIN 401 Principles of Coaching II (4 credits)
KIN 402 Coaching Strength and Conditioning (2 credits)
KIN 424 Psychology of Injury (3 credits)
KIN 440 Advanced Sport Psychology (3 credits)
KIN 411 Exercise Physiology Lab (2 credits)
KIN 443 Psychophysiological Aspects of KIN (3 credits)
KIN 445 Sociocultural Analysis of Physical Activity (3 credits)
KIN 456 Ethical Issues in Athletics (2 credits)
KIN/HNF 457 Sport and Cardiovascular Nutrition (3 credits)
KIN 461 Neural Control of Human Movement (3 credits)
KIN 465 Adapted Physical Activity (3 credits)
A minimum of three credit hours of internship (see requirements above) is required for students in Kinesiology. Students must work 45 hours for each credit earned Please see the complete internship guide.
Minor in Coaching
The Coaching Minor is designed to provide students with knowledge, skills and experiences that will enable them to coach effectively and safely in school, community-youth and adult sports programs.
Minor in Health Promotion
The Health Promotion Minor is designed to assist students in gaining a deeper understanding of health issues and their impact on overall quality of life. The multidisciplinary course options will provide a basis for personal and professional growth, emphasize positive lifestyle choices and explore global health/wellness concerns.
To help you keep track of your requirements, please see the Undergraduate Kinesiology Planning Grids:
To help you plan your course schedule prior to enrollment, please see a Kinesiology advisor. In addition to academic year enrollment, some students may also opt to take classes during the summer semesters.
The Health Promotion Minor is designed to assist students in gaining a deeper understanding of health issues and their impact on overall quality of life. The multidisciplinary course options will provide a basis for personal and professional growth, emphasize positive lifestyle choices and explore global health/wellness concerns.
Enrollment in the Health Promotion Minor is available to all students who are enrolled in bachelor degree programs at Michigan State University. Required coursework does not have to be completed prior to adding the minor to the academic record; students may enroll in classes at any time.
To add the minor and ensure it appears on the transcript, students should complete the Addition of Health Promotion Minor form. Once completed forms are approved, the minor will be posted to the student record. Students can check StuInfo to verify addition of the minor code. An advising appointment is not necessary. For questions, email Justin Wolfe, Undergraduate Kinesiology Advisor.
Students must plan accordingly for successful completion of the Health Promotion Minor. Be sure to check for course dates, availability, and prerequisite requirements. Seats in KIN 210, 240 and PSY 320 are often very limited. Students who choose to add the minor in the junior or senior year may not have time to complete all requirements before graduation.
1) All of the following courses (12 credits):
| Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 210 | Principles of Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| KIN 240 | Principles of Biobehavioral Health | 3 |
| HNF 150 | Introduction to Human Nutrition | 3 |
| PSY 320 | Health Psychology (Prerequisite: PSY 101) | 3 |
2) At least 9 credits from the following courses:
| Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANP 270 | Women and Health: Anthropological and International Perspectives | 3 |
| ANP 370 | Culture, Health, and Illness | 3 |
| CEP 260 | Dynamics of Personal Adjustment | 3 |
| CEP 261 | Substance Abuse | 3 |
| EEP 260 | World Food, Population, and Poverty | 3 |
| EPI 390 | Disease in Society: Intro to Epidemiology and Public Health | 4 |
| GEO 435 | Geography of Health and Disease | 3 |
| HDFS 225 | Lifespan Human Development in the Family | 3 |
| HDFS 444 | Interpersonal Relationships in the Family | 3 |
| HDFS 445 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PH 101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HNF 102 | Dietary Supplements: Evidence vs Hype | 3 |
| HNF 310 | Nutrition in Medicine for Pre-Health Professionals | 3 |
| HNF 385 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| HNF 406 | Global Foods and Culture | 3 |
| HNF 415 | Global Nutrition | 3 |
| HNF 457 | Sports and Cardiovascular Nutrition | 3 |
| PHL 344 | Ethical Issues in Health Care | 4 |
| PHL 453 | Ethical Issues in Global Public Health | 3 |
| PSY 333 | The Neurobiology of Food Intake and Overeating | 3 |
| SOC 475 | Health and Society | 3 |