2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin
FYG - Kinesiology, Exercise Science Concentration, BS (812D)
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Four Year Guide
Semester One [16 Credit Hours] Semester Two [15 Credit Hours] Semester Three [14 Credit Hours] Semester Four [16 Credit Hours] Semester Five [14 Credit Hours] Semester Six [16 Credit Hours] | Course Subject, Title and Credit Hours | Min Grade | Major GPA | Important Notes | | KIN 3550 - Introduction to Biomechanics (4) | | Yes | | | Health Sciences Elective (3) | | Yes | Check DW record or Program of Study for course options | | Health Sciences Elective (3) | | Yes | Check DW record or Program of Study for course options | | Health Sciences Elective (3) | | | Check DW record or Program of Study for course options | | Gen Ed (3) | | | Fine Arts Designation | Semester Seven [14 Credit Hours] | Course Subject, Title and Credit Hours | Min Grade | Major GPA | Important Notes | | KIN 4800 - Exercise Prescription (3) [CAP] | | Yes | Capstone | | Health Sciences Elective (3) | | Yes | Check DW record or Program of Study for course options | | Health Sciences Elective (3) | | Yes | Check DW record or Program of Study for course options | | Free Elective (3) | | | | | Free Elective (2) | | | | Semester Eight [15 Credit Hours] | Course Subject, Title and Credit Hours | Min Grade | Major GPA | Important Notes | | Health Sciences Elective (3) | | Yes | Check DW record or Program of Study for course options | | Interdisciplinary Studies Elective (3) | | Yes | Check DW record or Program of Study for course options | | Interdisciplinary Studies Elective (3) | | Yes | Check DW record or Program of Study for course options | | Free Elective (3) | | | | | Free Elective (3) | | | | General Education Requirements Summary
| Minimum Total Hours | Gen Ed Hours | Writing | Min Overall GPA | | 120 | 41 | RC 1000 and RC 2001 | 2.0 | General Education Program Model - 41 Credit Hours Total
| Program Categories | Credit Hours | Important Notes - Be sure to check for Gen Ed courses required in your major | | First Year Seminar | 3 | Can be taken first or second semester of freshman year | | First Year Writing | 3 | Can be taken first or second semester of freshman year. | | Wellness Literacy | 2 | | | Quantitative Literacy | 4 | | | Sophomore Writing | 3 | | | Science Inquiry | 8 | | | Categories and Designations | 18 | Complete 18 credit hours from three Categories: Sustainability and Climate Literacy (SCL), Intercultural Literacy (ICL), and Humanity and Its Systems (HUM). At least 3 credit hours must be taken from each Category, and the remaining 9 credit hours can be from any of the three categories.
Designation Requirements: Within these 18 credit hours, you must complete 3 credit hours from each of the following Designations: Fine Arts (FA), Historical Studies (HS), Literary Studies (LS), and Social Science (SS).
| Additional Notes
- KIN GPA requirements: 2.0 cumulative GPA required for declaration and 2.0 cumulative GPA required for graduation. There are no GPA retention requirements. The Beaver College of Health Sciences requires a minimum 2.0 major GPA for graduation.
- 18 credit hours in major and 9 credit hours in minor must be at Appalachian State University.
- 25% of the degree hours must be in residency at App State
- As stated in the catalog, the final responsibility for meeting graduation requirements remains with the student.
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