University General Course Catalog 2021-2022

Apr 23, 2024

University General Course Catalog 2021-2022 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.

Kinesiology, B.S.

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The bachelor of science in Kinesiology (KIN) is designed to prepare students for careers in the health and fitness fields and graduate education in exercise sciences, pre-professional schools (physical therapy, occupational therapy, as well as dental and medical schools), and physical education.

The program of study will include the University Core Curriculum, general electives, and required preparatory courses in the study of the human body. Students will be required to complete four core courses in Public Health. These four core courses to meet accredition requirements by Council of Schools of Public Health (CEPH).

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Describe and analyze an individual’s body structure and physical capacity while undergoing human movement.
Communicate health information, in both oral and written forms and through a variety of media, to diverse audiences.
Locate, use, evaluate, and synthesize health information.
Use and interpret health data.

Contact Information

Nora L. Constantino, PhD, FACSM
School of Community Health Sciences
MS 0274
775-682-7099
nlc@unr.edu; 775-682-7099

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno

Use the transfer agreement and the degree planner (available by clicking at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement if available. If neither is available, access Transferology to assist in your planning.

I. Core General Education Requirements (25-30 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy .”

Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

A. Composition & Communication; Critical Analysis & Use of Information (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
NOTE: See the Core Curriculum section for information on CO1&3 placement. Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101.

B. Quantitative Reasoning (3 units minimum) - CO2

MATH 126 - Precalculus I (3 units) CO2 OR
MATH 127 - Precalculus II (3 units) CO2
MATH 128 - Precalculus and Trigonometry (5 units) CO2
MATH 176 - Introductory Calculus for Business and Social Sciences (3 units) CO2
MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) CO2

C. Physical & Natural Phenomena (7 units) - CO4, CO4L

NUTR 121 - Human Nutrition (3 units) CO4L
CHEM 121A - General Chemistry I (3 units) CO4 AND
CHEM 121L - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 unit) CO4L OR
CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units) CO4L

D. Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units) - CO6

PSY 101 - General Psychology (3 units) CO6 (required for the pre-professional track) OR
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO6 courses.

E. Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) - CO7

Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses.

F. History & Culture; Constitution (6 units) - CO5, CO8

Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional Core Requirements (3 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.