Kinesiology (PEHP)
The program of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree prepares students for three career paths. Graduates can prepare to teach physical education In Elementary or Secondary schools. Graduates may also prepare for work In the private sector, In camps or In fitness centers by choosing a non-certification or personal trainer concentration. Details of the requirements for Teacher Certification are explained in the Education section of the bulletin.
Contact: Dr. Bill Carleton
carleton@uiwtx.edu
210-829-3966
- Kinesiology Faculty
- Kinesiology Course Descriptions
Activity Courses
The core curriculum requirement for all students includes a lifetime activity from the Kinesiology selections. Courses provide instruction and participation for the development of fitness, skills, knowledge, and appreciation of physical activity.
A physical examination is recommended for participation in Kinesiology activity courses. Students enrolled in Kinesiology provide their own clothing and pay a lab fee.
The following Activity Courses are grouped according to the requirements of the degree plans described below.
Group A - Individual and Dual Activities
1101 Archery
1133 Beginning Tennis
1102
Badminton
1134 Intermediate Tennis
1103 Bowling
1138 Badminton/Racquetball
1104 Golf
1143 Fencing
1129 Racquetball
1144 Racket Sport
Group B - Team Activities
1105 Basketball
1109 Track and Field
1106 Flag Football
1110 Volleyball
1107 Soccer
1128 Floor Hockey
1108 Softball
Group C - Developmental Activities
1111 Self-Defense
1127 Aerobic Dance
1112 Gymnastics (required)
1139 Yoga
1113 Physical Conditioning
1140 Advanced
Yoga
1114 Weight Training
1141 Intro to Martial
Arts
1147 Tai Chia
1148 Exercise with Your
Instructor
1149 Rock Climbing
Group D - Rhythmic Activities
1115 Ballet
1117 Folk and Square Dance
1116 Basic Rhythms
1136 Clogging
1145 Beginning Social Dance
1146 Country
Western Dance
Group E - Aquatic Activities
1118 Beginning Swimming
1121 Water Safety
Instruction
1119 Intermediate Swimming
1122 Water
Games
1120 Life Saving
1132 Swimming for Fitness
Major Requirements for a Bachelor of Science In Kinesiology
Core Requirements for Kinesiology: (taken by all concentrations)
38 semester hours in Kinesiology as follows:
PEHP 1199 Activity Lab
PEHP 2201 Tests and Measurement
PEHP 3105 Principles of Health
PEHP 3301 Motor and Fitness Development for Children
PEHP 3302 Motor and Fitness Development for Pre-Adolescents
PEHP 3350 Theory of Movement Forms: Analysis and Construction
PEHP 3371 Care and Prevention of Injuries
PEHP 3410 Motor and Fitness Development for Adolescents
PEHP 4301 Principles of Human Movement
PEHP 4333 Fundamentals of Human Performance
PEHP 4345 Psychomotor Development: Educational Implications
BIOL 2321/2121 and 2322/2122 Anatomy & Physiology I & II w/ labs
Concentration: All-Level Physical Education Certification
Kinesiology core (see above)
9 activity hours chosen from the following:
Group A - 3 semester hours
Group B- 3 semester hours
Group C - PEHP 1112 Gymnastics
Group D - 1 semester hour
Group E - 1 semester hour
Plus: Teacher Certification Courses as described In Dreeben School of Education section of this bulletin.
Concentration: Non-Certification Physical Education
Kinesiology core (see above)
PEHP 3305 Motor Development, Fitness, and Health
PEHP 4399 Practical Experience
SMHP 3301 Introduction to Sport Management
SMHP 3302 Human Factors In Sport Management
SOCI 3350 Sociology of Sport
PSYC 2370 Child and Adolescent Development
Group A - 4 semester hours
Group B - 4 semester hours
Group C - 3 semester hours (Gymnastics required)
Group D 1 semester hour
Group E - 1 semester hour
Concentration: Personal Trainer
Kinesiology core (see above)
PEHP 3305 Motor Development, Fitness, and Health
PEHP 4399 Practical Experience
SMHP 3301 Introduction to Sport Management
SMHP 3302 Human Factors In Sport Management
SOCI 3350 Sociology of Sport
NUTR 2341 Introduction to Nutrition
NUTR 4356 Nutrition and Human Performance
PEHP 1112 Gymnastics
PEHP 1113 Physical Conditioning
PEHP 1114 Weight Training
PEHP 1127 Aerobic Dance
PEHP 1139 Yoga
PEHP 11__ one swimming course
Requirements for Kinesiology Minor:
18 semester hours as follows:
PEHP 3305 Motor Development, Fitness, and Health
PEHP 3350 Theory of Movement Forms: Analysis and Construction
PEHP 3371 Care and Prevention of Injuries
PEHP 4333 Fundamentals of Human Performance
PEHP 4345 Psychomotor Development: Educational Implications
Group A-1 semester hour
Group B-1 semester hour
Group C-1 semester hour
Recommended Sequence of Courses in the Major:
Freshmen Year
Activities Courses for Group A, B, C, D, E
PEHP 1199 Activity Lab
Sophomore and/or Junior Year
Activities Courses for Group A, B, C, D, E
PEHP 2201 Test and Measurements
PEHP 3105 Principles of Health
PEHP 3301 Motor and Fitness Development for Children
PEHP 3302 Motor and Fitness Development for Pre-Adolescents
PEHP 3305 Motor Development, Fitness, and Health (non-certification)
PEHP 3410 Motor and Fitness Development for Adolescents
PEHP 3350 Theory of Movement Forms: Analysis and Construction
PEHP 3371 Care and Prevention of Injuries
SMHP 3301 Introduction to Sport Management (non-certification)
SOCI 3350 Sociology of Sport (non-certification)
Elective within Major (non-certification)
BIOL 2321/2121 and 2322/2122
Junior and/or Senior Year
PEHP 4301 Principles of Human Movement
PEHP 4333 Fundamentals of Human Performance
PEHP 4345 Psychomotor Development: Educational Implications
Senior Year
PEHP 4399 Practical Experience (non-certification)
