+ Human Movement Science

212 Eppler South, 419-372-6905

The human movement science major prepares students with an in-depth understanding of the scientific aspects of human movement. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, personal excellence, lifelong learning and the integration of sub-disciplinary knowledge. This program should appeal to students with broad vocational interests in kinesiology, physical education, exercise, sport, allied health and medical fields, and sports medicine.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in human movement science are expected to:

• Display clear, logical thinking in their writing and speaking;
• Demonstrate personal excellence in gross motor skills and health-related fitness measures;
• Understand the interdisciplinary nature of kinesiology;
• Observe, analyze and critique various movement patterns and their outcomes, integrating the information from the subdisciplines of kinesiology;
• Identify key research questions to be answered in kinesiology.

Required courses (55)

• KNS 227, 228, 230, 340, 350, 360, 370, 387, 400, 402, 481 (31)
• KNS/PEG/DANC activities (5)
• SMD 365, 414, 421, 425 (12)
• BIOL 332 (4)
• CS 100 (3)

Minor or cognate (16-24)
Each student must select either a University minor of at least 21 hours or two to three cognates totaling 16 hours. (A cognate is a prescribed 8-credit-hour set of courses determined in consultation with an adviser.)