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University of Wyoming

Division of Kinesiology and Health
Kinesiology and Health Promotion (K&HP)
Program of Studies

LEVEL I COURSEWORK: Fundamental Core Knowledge

COURSE

TITLE

CR

USP 2003

Cultural Context

PSYC

1000

General Psychology

3

CS

USP 2003

CA

Elective: Arts

3

CA

USP 2003

CH

Elective: Humanities

3

CH

Diversity in the United States

USP 2003

D

Elective: Diversity in the U.S.

3

D

English

ENGL

1010

English Composition

3

WA

ENGL

4010

Scientific and Technical Writing

3

WA

USP 2003

WB

Elective: Writing II

3

WB

Global Awareness

USP 2003

G

Elective: Global Awareness

3

G

Health

Must complete one from the following two FCSC courses:

FCSC

1140

Nutrition

2

  

FCSC

1141

Principles of Nutrition

3

  

HLED

1006

Personal Health

3

  

PEAC

1001

Physical Activity and Health

1

P

Mathematics

Must complete one from the following three MATH courses:

MATH

1400

College Algebra

3

QA

MATH

1405

Trigonometry

3

QA

MATH

1450

Algebra and Trigonometry

5

QA

Must complete one from the following two STAT courses:

STAT

2050

Fundamentals of Statistics

4

QB

STAT

2070

Introductory Statistics for Social Sciences

4

QB

Oral Communication

COJO

1010

Public Speaking

3

O

Sciences

BIOL

1010

General Biology

4

SB

Must complete one from the following two CHEM courses:

CHEM

1000

Introductory Chemistry

4

  

CHEM

1020

General Chemistry I

4

  

COSC

1200

Computer Information Systems

3

  

KIN/ZOO

2040

Human Anatomy

3

SB

KIN/ZOO

2041

Human Anatomy Lab

1

SB

ZOO/KIN

3115

Human Systems Physiology

4

  

Must complete one from the following two PHYS courses:

PHYS

1050

Concepts of Physics

4

  

PHYS

1110

General Physics I

4

  

U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions

USP 2003

V

Elective: U.S. and Wyoming Constitution

3

V

LEVEL II COURSEWORK: Core Knowledge in Kinesiology and Health Promotion

A. Required HLED and KIN Courses

COURSE

TITLE

CR

USP

HLED

3000

Foundations of Health Promotion

3

  

KIN

1005

Introduction to Kinesiology and Health

2

IL

KIN

3021

Physiology of Exercise

4

  

KIN

3037

Psychology and Sociology of Human Movement

3

  

KIN

3042

Biomechanics of Human Movement

3

  

B. Elective HLED and KIN Courses. Must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours from the courses listed in this section.

Kinesiology is the study of human movement. Physical activity serves many functions that kinesiologists may study in both descriptive (what is) and prescriptive (what might be) ways. The types of movements that are the subject of scrutiny in kinesiology are symbolic movement (physical activity that expresses thoughts and feelings through the symbolic medium of the body), supportive movement (physical activity of a functional nature necessary to support a health-related lifestyle), and sportive movement (athletic activity with an emphasis on skill-related physical activity).

KIN

3010

Adult Fitness: Physical Activity and Wellness

3

  

KIN

3034

Lifespan Motor Development

3

  

KIN

3040

Teaching Human Anatomy

3

  

KIN

3050

Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

2

  

KIN

3052

Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries

3

  

KIN

3058

Therapeutic Modalities for Athletic Training

3

  

KIN

4019

Clinical Exercise Testing and Electrocardiography

3

  

KIN

4029

Methods of Training and Conditioning

3

  

KIN

4042

Advanced Biomechanics

3

  

KIN

4056

Health Appraisal, Exercise Testing, and Prescription

3

  

KIN

4062

Concepts of Human Aging

3

  

KIN

4090

Foundations of Coaching

3

  

Health Promotion aims to enhance people's capacity for living and quality of life. Determinants of health (i.e., personal behavior, social and physical environment, and genetics) are assessed for a population, then purposeful activities are employed that are designed to improve personal and public (i.e., groups and populations of people) health through a combination of strategies, including the competent implementation of health education, behavior change strategies, health protection measures, risk factor detection, and health enhancement and health maintenance.

HLED

3010

Contemporary Issues in Health

3

  

HLED

4004

Needs Assessment and Planning

3

  

HLED

4010

Program Evaluation and Grant Writing

3

  

HLED

4040

Stress Management

3

  

HLED

4050

Community and Public Health

3

  

HLED

4130

Management of Health Programs

3

  

LEVEL III COURSEWORK: Specialization Options in Kinesiology and Health Promotion

Must complete a minimum of 15 upper division credit hours (3000 and 4000 level courses). Students are encouraged to complete their 15 credit hours within one specialization option, but with permission of the adviser may take courses from more than one specialization option. Coursework completed toward LEVEL II course requirements may not be applied toward LEVEL III course requirements.

A. Health Promotion: For students interested in graduate studies in kinesiology or health promotion, and/or interested in pursuing careers in the health promotion field, including corporate fitness/wellness, community/public health, fitness leadership, fitness counselor, personal trainer, weight management consultant, and many other related areas.

COURSE

TITLE

CR

HLED

3010

Contemporary Issues in Health

3

HLED

4004

Needs Assessment and Planning

3

HLED

4010

Program Evaluation and Grant Writing

3

HLED

4040

Stress Management

3

HLED

4050

Community and Public Health

3

  

HLED

4130

Management of Health Programs

3

KIN

3010

Adult Fitness: Physical Activity and Wellness

3

KIN

3034

Lifespan Motor Development

3

KIN

3050

Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

3

KIN

4019

Clinical Exercise Testing and Electrocardiography

3

KIN

4029

Methods of Training and Conditioning

3

KIN

4056

Health Appraisal, Exercise Testing, and Prescription

3

MGT

3210

Management and Organization

3

MKT

3210

Introduction to Marketing

3

PSYC

3250

Health Psychology

3

PSYC

4070

Motivation

3

SOC

4000

Social Inequality

3

B. Clinical Exercise Physiology: For students interested in graduate studies in kinesiology or health promotion and/or working as a health professional with individuals who are at high risk for, or currently have, metabolic, cardiovascular, or pulmonary diseases; or working in clinical settings performing exercise testing, exercise prescription, exercise supervision, exercise education, and exercise outcome evaluation.

COURSE

  

TITLE

CR

FCSC

4142

Nutrition and the Elderly

1

FCSC

4146

Therapeutic Nutrition

4

FCSC

4147

Nutrition and Weight Control

3

HLED

4040

Stress Management

3

KIN

4019

Clinical Exercising Testing, Prescription, and Electrocardiography

3

KIN

4042

Advanced Biomechanics

3

MOLB

3610

Principles of Biochemistry

4

MOLB

4100

Clinical Biochemistry

3

PHCY

4450

Pathophysiology

4

PHCY

4470

Fundamentals of Pharmocology

4

PSYC

4070

Motivation

3

ZOO

4240

Mammalian Physiology

3

C. Biomechanics: For students interested in pursuing graduate studies in kinesiology with a concentration in biomechanics and/or working as a biomechanist in a clinical/research laboratory setting. Current areas of employment are heavily involved with gait analysis and rehabilitation.

COURSE

  

TITLE

CR

KIN

3040

Teaching Human Anatomy

3

KIN

4042

Advanced Biomechanics

3

KIN

4097

Mentoring Human Anatomy

3

D. Nutrition: For students interested in graduate studies in kinesiology or health promotion and/or working as a personal trainer, weight management consultant, or health/fitness counselor in corporate wellness/fitness programs and commercial settings. Students interested in dietetics should seek more information about the program of studies in nutrition offered through the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.

COURSE

  

TITLE

CR

FCSC

3145

Sport Nutrition

3

FCSC

4142

Nutrition and the Elderly

1

FCSC

4145

Advanced Nutrition

4

FCSC

4146

Therapeutic Nutrition

4

FCSC

4147

Nutrition and Weight Control

3

E. Basic Sciences: For students interested in graduate studies in kinesiology or health promotion and/or applying for entry into professional schools of dentistry, medicine (physician or physician assistant) occupational therapy, physical therapy, and optometry.

COURSE

  

TITLE

CR

BIOL

4000

Genetics

3

MOLB

4100

Clinical Biochemistry

3

PHCY

4450

Pathophysiology

4

PHCY

4470

Fundamentals of Pharmacology

4

ZOO

4240

Mammalian Physiology

3

F. Behavioral Sciences: For students interested in graduate studies in kinesiology or health promotion and/or applying for entry into professional schools of dentistry, medicine (physician or physician assistant), occupational therapy, physical therapy, and optometry.

COURSE

  

TITLE

CR

PSYC

3120

Cognitive Psychology

3

PSYC

3250

Health Psychology

3

PSYC

3390

Theories of Personality

3

PSYC

4070

Motivation

3

PSYC

4080

Physiological Psychology

3

PSYC

4340

Abnormal Psychology

3

G. Business Management/Marketing: For students interested in graduate studies in kinesiology or health promotion and/or working in the administration of a business related to kinesiology or health promotion.

COURSE

  

TITLE

CR

MGT

3210

Management and Organization

3

MGT

4410

Human Resources Management

3

MKT

3210

Introduction to Marketing

3

MKT

4220

Sales Management

3

MKT

4230

Advertising

3

MKT

4430

Marketing Management

3

LEVEL IV COURSEWORK: Internship Experience

COURSE

  

TITLE

CR

HLED

4015

Internship Experience in Health

6 - 12

or

KIN

4015

Internship Experience in Movement Science

6 - 12

Note: Students must complete KIN 3010 and KIN 4056 before enrolling in KIN 4015

Note: Students must have current Standard First Aid/CPR Certifications to enroll in KIN 4015

LEVEL V COURSEWORK: Electives

If coursework from levels I-IV combine for fewer than 120 credit hours, the difference can be made up with elective courses.

Minimum degree requirement: 120 Credit Hours


PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students must make application for admission to the professional Kinesiology and Health Promotion (K&HP) program after the requirements to enter KIN 3021, Physiology of Exercise (offered fall and spring semesters) are met.

Entry Criteria

1. Minimum 2.50 GPA; preferred GPA of 3.0
2. Successful completion of BIOL 1010; CHEM 1000/1020; COJO 1010; COSC 1200; ENGL 1010; FCSC 1140/1141; HLED 1006; KIN 1005; KIN/ZOO 2040; KIN/ZOO 2041; KIN/ZOO 3115; MATH 1040/1405/1450; PEAC 1001; PHYS 1050/1110; PSYC 1000; STAT 2050/2070; USP CA; USP CH; USP D; USP G: USP WB; and USP V3.
3. Essay completed
4. Application fee of $30

Admission to the K&HP program is a competitive process. Applicants meeting minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to the last four semesters of the program. The application deadline for fall semester admission is April 15 and for spring semester admission November 20. Students who make application for admission by April 15 or November 20 will have their packets reviewed first. Application packets received after the deadlines will only be reviewed if space is still available. A total of 35 students are admitted into the program fall semester and 15 spring semester.

Background Check

All kinesiology and health promotion majors must complete a Criminal Background Check the semester prior to enrolling in KIN or HLED 4015 (internship experience).