Kinesiology is a multidisciplinary field of study involving the active human body in the areas of anatomy, physiology,  nutrition, psychology, and kinetics to understand how the human body moves and operates.  Kinesiology offers a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to study the body and body systems in order to improve human health.

Kinesiology Professionals will serve in:

• Health and Wellness Centers
• Athletic Performance Centers
• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation
• Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation
• Coaching
• University / Industry Research Laboratories
• Weight Control Programs
• Fitness and Sales Industries
• Wellness Consultants and Health Coaches
• Occupational Safety and Health 

Students choosing an Area of Emphasis may need to take additional hours beyond 15 each semester or take summer school to finish in 4 years. 

Admission Requirements

• Identify Kinesiology as major

Graduation Requirements

• A minimum overall GPA of 2.5. 
• A minimum grade of C in Major coursework. 

Course Requirements 

  - General Education Course

  - Milestone course: a key success marker for your major. See your advisor to discuss the importance of this course in your plan of study.

The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Curriculum
Core 1: Critical Thinking
FYS 100	First Yr Sem Critical Thinking	3
Critical Thinking		6
Core 2
ENG 101	Beginning Composition	3
ENG 201	Advanced Composition	3
CMM 103	Fund Speech-Communication	3
Core II Math Requirement
Core II Phys./Natural Science		4
Core II Humanities		3
Core II Social Science		3
Core II Fine Arts		3
Additional University Requirements
Writing Intensive		3
Writing Intensive		3
Multicultural/International		3
Capstone		3

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Major Course Requirements
ESS 345	Exercise Physiology	3
ESS 442	Princ of Strength & Cond	3
ESS 443	Prin of Strength Cond Lab	1
HS 200	Comp Medical Terminology (CT)	3
HS 222	Hlth Prov First Aid/CPR/AED	3
HS 365	Functional Kinesiology	3
HS 365L	Functional Kinesiology Lab	1
HS 369	Motor Learning	3
BSC 227	Human Anatomy	3
BSC 227L	Human Anatomy Lab	1
BSC 228	Human Physiology	3
BSC 228L	Human Physiology Lab	1
DTS 210	Nutrition	3
PSY 201	Introductory Psychology (CT)	3
PSY 223	Elem Behavioral Stat	3
HS 405	Sport Psychology	3
or PSY 405	Sport Psychology
HS 215	Intro to Athletic Training	3
HS 220	Personal Health	3
HS 410	Organ Admin in Kines	3
ESS 491	Internship Exercise Science	6
Required Occupational Safety and Health minor		12-13
SOC 200	Understanding Society (CT)	3

Semester Plan

  - General Education Course

  - Milestone course: a key success marker for your major. See your advisor to discuss the importance of this course in your plan of study.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
First Semester		Credit Hours
HS 200	Comp Medical Terminology (CT)	3
HS 201	Intro Appl Anat & Physiol	3
ENG 101	Beginning Composition	3
MTH 121	Concepts and Applications (CT) (Or higher)	3
FYS 100	First Yr Sem Critical Thinking	3
UNI 100	Freshman First Class	1
	Credit Hours	16
Second Semester
BSC 227	Human Anatomy	3
BSC 227L	Human Anatomy Lab	1
ENG 201	Advanced Composition	3
PSY 201	Introductory Psychology (CT)	3
Fine Arts Elective		3
CMM 103	Fund Speech-Communication	3
	Credit Hours	16
Second Year
First Semester
BSC 228	Human Physiology	3
BSC 228L	Human Physiology Lab	1
SFT 235	Intro to Occup Safety (CT)	3
HS 222	Hlth Prov First Aid/CPR/AED	3
Restricted Elective		3
	Credit Hours	13
Second Semester
HS 365	Functional Kinesiology	3
HS 365L	Functional Kinesiology Lab	1
SFT 372	Safety & Industrial Tech	3
PSY 223	Elem Behavioral Stat (Or other statics course)	3
DTS 210	Nutrition	3
Restricted Elective		3
	Credit Hours	16
Third Year
First Semester
HS 215	Intro to Athletic Training	3
Safety Minor Restricted Elective		3
HS 369	Motor Learning	3
Humanities Elective		3
Restricted Elective		3
	Credit Hours	15
Second Semester
ESS 345	Exercise Physiology	3
PSY 405	Sport Psychology	3
SFT 375	Construction Safety I	3
SOC 200	Understanding Society (CT)	3
Restricted Elective		3
	Credit Hours	15
Fourth Year
First Semester
HS 410	Organ Admin in Kines	3
ESS 442	Princ of Strength & Cond	3
ESS 443	Prin of Strength Cond Lab	1
SFT 499	Dev & Mgt of Occup Safety Prog	3
Restricted Elective		3
Restricted Elective		3
	Credit Hours	16
Second Semester
ESS 491	Internship Exercise Science	6
HS 220	Personal Health	3
Restricted Elective		3
Restricted Elective		1
	Credit Hours	13
	Total Credit Hours	120

Areas of Emphasis