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.
| Hours | Communication Arts |
|---|---|
| 6-7 | Composition I and an approved speech performance course; or SPCM 111 and 112 |
| 3 | Advance Composition (KIN 240 fulfills requirement) |
| Hours | Quantitative Reasoning I & II |
|---|---|
| 6 | From the approved campus list |
| Hours | Humanities and Arts |
|---|---|
| 9 | From the approved campus list |
| Hours | Behavioral and Social Sciences1 |
|---|---|
| 3 | From the approved campus list |
| 3 | KIN 262—Motor Develop, Growth & Form |
| Hours | Natural Sciences |
|---|---|
| 4 | MCB 103/104—Intro to Human Physiology |
| 3 | From the approved campus physical science list |
| Hours | Cultural Studies2 |
|---|---|
| 3 | From Western cultures approved campus list |
| 3 | From U.S. minority cultures or non-Western cultures approved campus list |
| Foreign language: Completion through the third level of the same language in high school or college |
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 Departmental General Education Courses—Supporting Work
| Hours | Mathematics |
|---|---|
| 3-5 | From the approved department list |
| Hours | Computer Skills |
|---|---|
| 3 | From the approved department list |
| Hours | Anatomy |
|---|---|
| 5 | MCB 334—Functional Human Anatomy |
| Hours | Supporting Coursework |
|---|---|
| 1-3 | At least one course from the approved University general education or departmental lists to bring total Hours in general education to 54 |
| 54 | Total General Education and supporting coursework Hours |
| Hours | Kinesiology Core Requirements |
|---|---|
| 1 | KIN 125—Introduction to Kinesiology |
| 1 | KIN 130—Analysis of Basic Movement |
| 2 | Two courses from the movement skills series (KIN 131-136) |
| 3 | KIN 140—Social Sci of Human Movement |
| 3 | KIN 150—Bioscience of Human Movement |
| 3 | KIN 240—Soc & Psych of Phys Activity |
| 3 | KIN 257—Coordination, Control & Skill |
| 3 | KIN 262—Motor Develop, Growth & Form |
| 3 | KIN 352—Bioenergetics of Movement |
| 3 | KIN 355—Biomechanics of Human Movement |
| 25 | Total |
| Hours | Elective Kinesiology Courses |
|---|---|
| at least 18 | One course in each of the three areas ( exercise physiology and athletic training; cultural, pedagogical and interpretive studies; and biohehavioral kinesiology) at the 200 or 300 level and a minimum of three additional courses at the 400 level. At least three elective courses (9 or more hours) must be at the 400 level. |
| Hours | Correlate Area Studies |
|---|---|
| at least 18 | Students select a standardized correlate that will prepare them for further education toward their career goals. |
Summary of Degree Requirements
| Hours | Requirements |
|---|---|
| 54 | General Education and supporting coursework |
| 25 | Kinesiology Core |
| 18 | Elective Kinesiology courses |
| 18 | Correlate Area |
| 13 | Free electives |
| 128 | Total Hours required for graduation |
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 KINE 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:
| Hours |
Required Electives and Correlate Area Studies |
|---|---|
|
3 |
KIN 360—Adapted Physical Education |
|
3 |
KIN 361—Curriculum in Grades K-6 |
|
3 |
KIN 362—Curriculum in Grades 7-12 |
|
3 |
KIN 363—Instructional Strategies in PE |
|
3 |
KIN 364—Exper in the Common School |
|
3 |
KIN 401—Measure & Eval in Kinesiology |
|
3 |
KIN 460—Technology & Pedagogical KINES |
|
5 |
KIN 131-136 Teacher certification students need a total of 5 courses from this sequence. (See undergraduate academic advisor) |
|
1 |
CI 473—Literacy in Content Areas |
|
3 |
EPS 201—Foundations of Education |
|
3 |
EPSY 201—Educational Psychology |
|
8 |
EDPR 438—Ed Prac in Sp Fields in Ele Ed |
|
8 |
EDPR 442—Ed Prac in Secondary Ed |
In addition to the courses listed immediately above, students should select one course from the following:
| 3 | KIN 462—Research on Teacher Education |
| 3 | KIN 494—Qualitative Research in Education |
| 3 | KIN 494—Research on Teaching |
| 3 | KIN 494—Advanced Curriculum |
| 3 | KIN 320—Adv Assess of Athl Injuries U E |
| 3 | KIN 325—Adv Assess of Athl Inj - L E |
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.
| Hours | Requirements |
|---|---|
| 3 | Choose from: |
PSYC 238—Abnormal Psych |
|
PSYC 216—Child Psych |
|
KIN 247—Intro to Sport Psychology |
|
| 3 | CHLH 100—Contemporary Health |
| 3 | FSHN 120—Contemporary Nutrition |
| 2 | KIN 120—Injuries in Sport |
| 2 | KIN 181—Athl Training Directed Observ |
| 2 | KIN 182—Clin Progressions in AT 1 |
| 3 | KIN 220—Fund of Athletic Training |
| 3 | KIN 221—Therapeutic Modalities in AT |
| 3 | KIN 222—Base for Prescrip of Therap Ex |
| 2 | KIN 281—Clinical Progression AT 2 |
| 2 | KIN 282—Clinical Progression AT 3 |
| 3 | KIN 320—Adv Assess of Athl Injuries UE |
| 3 | KIN 325—Adv Assess of Athl Inj - LE |
| 2 | KIN 381—Clinical Progression AT 4 |
| 2 | KIN 382—Clinical Progression AT 5 |
| 2 | KIN 384—Capstone Proficiency AT |
| 3 | KIN 401—Measure & Eval in Kinesiology |
| 3 | KIN 481—Med Aspects of Sports Medicine |