Biomechanics, B.S.
Admission Requirements
- Admission to Marshall University
- An overall cumulative minimum GPA of 2.75 to matriculate in the degree program beyond the Sophomore year.
- “C” or better in all required coursework
- Declared Biomechanics as a major
Course Requirements
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/.
| 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 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement Courses | ||
| 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 |
| ESS 220 | Fitness and Wellness | 3 |
| 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 215 | Intro to Athletic Training | 3 |
| HS 222 | Hlth Prov First Aid/CPR/AED | 3 |
| HS 265 | Fund Video Analysis Mvmt (CT) | 3 |
| HS 365 | Functional Kinesiology | 3 |
| HS 365L | Functional Kinesiology Lab | 1 |
| HS 369 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| HS 375 | Biomech Testing & Interpret | 3 |
| HS 405 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| or PSY 405 | Sport Psychology | |
| HS 410 | Organ Admin in Kines | 3 |
| HS 435 | Applied Program Movement Sci | 3 |
| HS 464 | Pathomechanics | 3 |
| HS 465 | Biomechanical Analy of Mvmt | 3 |
| HS 475 | Trends in Biomechanics | 3 |
| HS 478 | Research Practicum Biomechanic | 3-6 |
| HS 495 | Trends in Biomechanics II | 3 |
| Math Requirement 1 | 5-8 | |
| PSY 201 | Introductory Psychology (CT) | 3 |
| PHY 101 | Conceptual Physics | 3 |
| PHY 101L | Conceptual Physics Lab | 1 |
| Either MTH 121 or MTH 130 | 3 | |
| PSY 223 | Elem Behavioral Stat | 3 |
| PSY 311 Child Development or PSY 312 Adult Development | 3 | |
| Restricted Electives (other electives approved by faculty advisor or department chair) | ||
| Select 5 hours of electives from the list below: 2 | 5 | |
| Introductory Foods | ||
| Life Span Nutrition | ||
| Sports & Performance Nutrition | ||
| Intermediate Nutrition | ||
| Advanced Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition in Community | ||
| Fitness Assess & Exerc Prescr | ||
| Adult Fitness | ||
| Advanced Exercise Physiology | ||
| Drug and Sport | ||
| Energy Sources Body Comp | ||
| Health Sciences Seminar | ||
| Intro to Res in Health Prof | ||
| Personal Health | ||
| Personal Health II | ||
| Intro to Worksite Wellness | ||
| Worksite Health Assessment | ||
| Worksite Wellness Prescription | ||
| Eval Worksite Wellness Program | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Adult Development | ||
| Elective | 1 | |
| Total Credit Hours for Major Requirements | 94-100 | |
- 1
Course selection based on pre-requisites or placement exam.
- 2
If a student opts to select an Area of Emphasis, the five hours of Restricted Electives are not required.
Semester Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| HS 200 | Comp Medical Terminology (CT) | 3 |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| MTH 121 | Concepts and Applications (CT) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BSC 227 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BSC 227L | Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| HS 265 | Fund Video Analysis Mvmt (CT) | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| PSY 201 | Introductory Psychology (CT) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BSC 228 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BSC 228L | Human Physiology Lab | 1 |
| HS 365 | Functional Kinesiology | 3 |
| HS 365L | Functional Kinesiology Lab | 1 |
| PSY 311 | Child Development | 3 |
| PHY 101 | Conceptual Physics | 3 |
| PHY 101L | Conceptual Physics Lab | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HS 215 | Intro to Athletic Training | 3 |
| HS 222 | Hlth Prov First Aid/CPR/AED | 3 |
| ESS 345 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| CMM Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| HS 465 | Biomechanical Analy of Mvmt | 3 |
| HS 369 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| ESS 442 | Princ of Strength & Cond | 3 |
| ESS 443 | Prin of Strength Cond Lab | 1 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HS 435 | Applied Program Movement Sci | 3 |
| HS 464 | Pathomechanics | 3 |
| HS 478 | Research Practicum Biomechanic | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| HS 375 | Biomech Testing & Interpret | 3 |
| HS 475 | Trends in Biomechanics | 3 |
| HS 410 | Organ Admin in Kines | 3 |
| HS 405 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| DTS 210 | Nutrition | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HS 495 | Trends in Biomechanics II | 3 |
| ESS 220 | Fitness and Wellness | 3 |
| PSY 223 | Elem Behavioral Stat | 3 |
| PSY 312 | Adult Development | 3 |
| Restricted Elective | 2 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |