Program: Kinesiology - Strength and Conditioning Concentration, BS (812B) - Appalachian State University

Apr 08, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin [DRAFT]

Program Code: 812*/812B	Department Chair: Dr. Kelly Cole
CIP Code: 26.0908	828-262-7154 colekj@appstate.edu
Non-Teaching	Program Director: Dr. Travis Triplett
	828-262-7148 triplttnt@appstate.edu

Foundations of American Democracy Requirement (3 Hours)

Foundations of American Democracy Requirement

Three (3) credits of Foundations of American Democracy (FAD) are required for degree completion. Courses that meet this requirement may also be used to meet other major, minor, or General Education requirements.

General Education Requirements (41 Hours)

The following major courses may also count in General Education:

CHE 1101 - Introductory Chemistry I (3)
CHE 1110 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
CHE 1102 - Introductory Chemistry II (3)
CHE 1120 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
MAT 1020 - College Algebra with Applications (4) or above (MAT 1020 or MAT 1110 counts as Gen Ed:QL)
NUT 2202 - Nutrition and Health (3) (Note: 2 hours of NUT 2202 may be counted in General Education)
PSY 1200 - Psychological Foundations (3) [GenEd: SS]

Major Requirements (85 Hours)

KIN GPA requirements: 2.0 cumulative GPA required for declaration, and 2.0 cumulative and 2.0 major GPA required for graduation. There are no GPA retention requirements.

Major Requirements that may also satisfy General Education requirements (18 Hours)

CHE 1101 - Introductory Chemistry I (3)
CHE 1110 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
CHE 1102 - Introductory Chemistry II (3)
CHE 1120 - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
MAT 1020 - College Algebra with Applications (4) or above (MAT 1020 or MAT 1110 counts as Gen Ed:QL)
NUT 2202 - Nutrition and Health (3) (Note: 2 hours of NUT 2202 may be counted in General Education)
PSY 1200 - Psychological Foundations (3) [GenEd: SS]

Allied Core (8 Hours)

Kinesiology Core (29 Hours)

All courses required

KIN 2002 - Introduction to Kinesiology (3)
KIN 2005 - Introduction to Physiological Assessment (3)
KIN 2040 - Human Anatomy (4)
KIN 2050 - Human Physiology (4)
KIN 2700 - Psychological Aspects of Kinesiology (3)
KIN 3002 - Exercise Physiology (3) [WID]
KIN 3003 - Exercise Physiology Laboratory (1)
KIN 3550 - Introduction to Biomechanics (4)
KIN 4800 - Exercise Prescription (3) [CAP]
PE 1530-1549, PE 1700-1889 activity courses [total of 1 hour]

Concentration (30 Hours)

Strength and Conditioning (21 Hours)

All courses required

Electives (9 Hours)

Note

Other elective courses approved by the Kinesiology Program Director; Minors in Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition, Psychology, Public Health, or Sport Science and Coaching may count towards the elective requirement.

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