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Kinesiology

The Kinesiology curriculum leads to a bachelor of science degree that will prepare students for careers in human movement-related fields and/or advanced professional or graduate study. The undergraduate program provides the student with a broad general education, a departmental core integral to the understanding of the diverse aspects of human movement, and a correlate area of courses specific to the student's area of concentration within Kinesiology.

Students who desire certification as a teacher or athletic trainer can satisfy the necessary subject matter requirements by appropriate selection of courses within the several categories of the curriculum. Students seeking such certification should ask the undergraduate academic adviser about admission criteria for the JRC-AT CAAHEP accredited athletic training education program or the teacher certification program in physical education. For teacher certification requirements applicable to all curricula, see the Council on Teacher Education section. The Kinesiology Program also offers a coaching endorsement to all University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign students, regardless of degree program.

Further information on careers in Kinesiology is available from the Academic Affairs Office, Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 113 Freer Hall, 906 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL, 61801, (217) 333-1083.

General Education Requirements

The Kinesiology Program requires that General Education requirements must be selected from the Campus General Education course list. The prescribed courses prepare the student for upper division study and may be used to satisfy General Education requirements provided they are on the appropriate General Education list. Specifically required General Education courses are listed below.

1. Students pursuing athletic training or teacher certification must complete PSYC 100 or PSYC 103 in addition to KIN 262.
2. Courses in cultural studies may be completed through other categories where appropriate.

Required Courses - Supporting Work

Kinesiology Program Core Requirements

*Fulfills University General Education Requirements

Kinesiology Program Guided Electives

Summary of Degree Requirements

Requirements for Teacher Certification

Application to the Teacher Certification curriculum is made at the end of the sophomore year. Admission depends on meeting minimum grade point average requirements. In order to remain in good standing in this program and be recommended for certification, candidates are required to maintain UIUC, cumulative, and content area grade point averages of 2.5 (A=4.0), and a professional education grade point average of 3.0. Candidates should consult their advisor or the Council on Teacher Education for the list of courses used to compute these grade point averages. In addition, candidates must receive a B- or higher in KIN 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, and 460, and meet professional standards of scholarship, ethics, and responsibility as evaluated by the Physical Education Area of Specialization Committee.

In addition to the General Education requirements for all Kinesiology undergraduates, the teacher certification requirements for students in all curricula, and the Kinesiology core requirements, students pursuing certification to teach physical education (K-12) must include the following courses in the elective kinesiology, correlate area studies, and free electives areas:

In addition to the courses listed immediately above, students should select one course from the following:

Students may not enroll for professional education courses from the Elective Kinesiology area until they have passed the Illinois Certification Testing System test of Basic Skills and have applied to the Teacher Education K-12 program.

Athletic Training Concentration

Athletic Training Educational Program? Technical Standards for Admission

The ATEP is a rigorous program that places specific requirements and demands on the students enrolled in the program. An objective of this program is to prepare graduates to enter a variety of employment settings and to render care to a wide spectrum of individuals engaged in physical activity. The technical standards set forth by the Athletic Training Educational Program establish the essential qualities considered necessary for students admitted to this program to achieve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of an entry-level athletic trainer, as well as meet the expectations of the program's accrediting agency (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). All students admitted to the Athletic Training Educational Program must meet the following abilities and expectations. In the event a student is unable to fulfill these technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, the student will not be admitted into the program.

Candidates for selection to the Athletic Training Educational Program with or without accommodation, must demonstrate:

• Ability to assimilate, analyze, synthesize, integrate concepts and problem solve to formulate assessment and therapeutic judgments and to be able to distinguish deviations from the norm.
• Sufficient postural and neuromuscular control, sensory function, and coordination to perform appropriate physical examinations using accepted techniques; and accurately, safely and efficiently use equipment and materials during the assessment and treatment of patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and colleagues, including individuals from a variety of cultural and social backgrounds; this includes, but is not limited to, the ability to establish rapport with patients and communicate judgments and treatment information effectively.
• Ability to record the physical examination results and a treatment plan clearly and accurately.
• Capacity to maintain composure and continue to function well during periods of high demands and activity.
• Perseverance, diligence and commitment to complete the specified athletic training education program content as sequenced.
• Ability to adjust to changing situations and uncertainty in clinical situations.
• Skills and appropriate demeanor and rapport that relate to professional education and quality patient care.

Candidates for selection to the athletic training educational program will be required to verify they understand and meet these technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodations. The UIUC campus is committed to providing an accessible and supportive environment for students with disabilities. Students requesting accommodations for a disability are responsible for notifying the University of their disability and their request for accommodation. To initiate a request for accommodation, students must contact the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES). DRES will evaluate a student who states he/she could meet the program's technical standards with accommodation and confirm that the stated condition qualifies as a disability under applicable laws.??Students must make application, complete prerequisite coursework and interview for selection into the JRC-AT CAAHEP Athletic Training Educational Program. Upon admission, students must maintain the cumulative GPA required for retention in this concentration. Students must consult with an academic advisor in the Department of Kinesiology.