Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Degree Requirements

General Course & Credit Information

Unless noted, students must earn a grade of "C-" (1.7 GPA) or better in each class. Each course is 3 credits unless otherwise noted. 

*Must be taken at UMASS

Continuation Policy

A cumulative GPA of 2.5 in Calc I, Physics, and Chemistry is required to remain in the major and must be taken completed within the first 3 semester of declaring the major. This is known as the "Continuation Policy."

Total Credits Required = 68 Credits
  • Public Health & Health Sciences Foundation (4 credits)
  • Preparatory Courses (22 credits)
  • Kinesiology Course Requirements (36 credits)
  • Kinesiology Electives (6 credits)

Specific Course Requirements

Public Health & Health Sciences Foundation

SPHHS 150Great Challenges in Public Health and Health Sciences: 4 credits, A grade of "D" (1.0 GPA) or better is required, Fulfills a General Education Requirement (Social Behavioral/Diversity US)

Preparatory Courses

CHEMISTRY 111General Chemistry: Continuation Policy
MATH 127Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences I: Continuation Policy, Math 131 may be substituted for Math 127
MATH 128Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences II: Math 132 may be substituted for Math 128
PHYSICS 131Introductory Physics I: Continuation Policy, Physics 151 may be substituted for Physics 131
KIN 100Introduction to Kinesiology: 4 credits, Must be taken at UMASS, Fulfills a General Education Requirement (Biological Science)
KIN 110Human Performance and Nutrition: 4 credits, Must be taken at UMASS, Fulfills a General Education Requirement (Biological Science)

Required CORE Kinesiology Courses (36 credits)

STATISTICS 200-level statisticsAccepted Courses: PUBHLTH 223, PSYCH 240, STAT 240, EDUC 240, RESECON 212, 3-4 credits
KIN 236Neuromechanics of Human Motion*
KIN 247Physical Activity in Health & Disease*
KIN 270Anatomy & Physiology I w/ Lab: 4 credits
KIN 272Anatomy & Physiology II w/ Lab: 4 credits
KIN 355Writing Seminar in Kinesiology*
KIN 394AIIntegrative Experience* 4 credits
KIN 430Biomechanics*
KIN 440Physical Activity & Public Health*
KIN 460Movement Neuroscience*
KIN 470Exercise Physiology*

Kinesiology Electives (6 credits)

Students may select 6 credits from any of the courses listed below. Any additional Kinesiology Elective Courses successfully completed above the 6-credit requirement will fulfill the University Requirements for graduation. 3 of the 6 credits may be selected from the "NON-TRADITIONAL KINESIOLOGY ELECTIVES."

KIN 201Introduction to Exercise Psychology 
KIN 203Medical Terminology 
KIN 215Prevention and Care of Athletic Injury 
KIN 245Health Fitness Management 
KIN 297EFoundations of Personal Training 
KIN 305Introduction to Therapeutic Exercise 
KIN 311Anatomy of Human Motion 
KIN 341Exercise Mgmt. for Special Populations
KIN 343Principles of Personal Training and Strength & Conditioning
KIN 346Clinical & Public Health Implications of Obesity
KIN 380Diet, Supplements & Athletic Performance
KIN 500+Any Kin 500+ course may be used to fulfill "KINESIOLOGY ELECTIVES"

Non-Traditional Kinesiology Electives

Any of the following courses will count as 3 credits count toward the "KINESIOLOGY ELECTIVES"  and the student will only need 3 credits from the list of "KINESIOLOGY ELECTIVES" listed above. Any additional credits will fulfill the University Requirements for graduation.

KIN 196 - 496Independent Study: 1-6 credits
KIN 198 - 498*Internship/Practicum: 1-15 credits
KIN 498*F/GTeaching Practicum: 1-3 credits
KIN 291-491Research Seminar: 3 credits\

*University Practicum credit limit is 18 toward universal degree credit requirements
*Practicum credits taken beyond satisfying the "KINESIOLOGY ELECTIVES" can be taken pass/fail