Exercise and Fitness Studies, B.S.

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The BS in Exercise and Fitness Studies is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in basic exercise, fitness, and movement concepts. Students who complete this degree will be equipped to pursue careers related to exercise and fitness or within the broader health and wellness industry.

Kinesiology Core

KIN 1352 - Foundations of Kinesiology, Health, and Fitness Credit Hours: 3.0
KIN 2304 - Structural Kinesiology I Credit Hours: 3.0
KIN 3304 - Structural Kinesiology II Credit Hours: 3.0
KIN 3306 - Exercise Physiology Credit Hours: 3.0
NUTR 2332 - Introduction To Human Nutrition Credit Hours: 3.0

Exercise and Fitness Studies Core

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3.0
MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods Credit Hours: 3.0
OR
PSYC 2317 - Introduction to Psychology Statistics Credit Hours: 3.0
BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I (lecture) Credit Hours: 3.0
KIN 1304 - Public Health Issues in Physical Activity and Obesity Credit Hours: 3.0
CHEM 1305 - Foundations of Chemistry Credit Hours: 3.0
OR
CHEM 1311 - Fundamentals of Chemistry Credit Hours: 3.0
OR
CHEM 1312 - Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 Credit Hours: 3.0
Students must complete 24 hours of advanced KIN or NUTR courses in addition to the Kinesiology Core courses. Of these 24 hours, at least 15 hours must be advanced KIN courses, and the remaining 9 hours can be either advanced KIN or advanced NUTR courses. The courses used towards this requirement cannot be shared with the minor requirements.

Courses in the Exercise and Fitness Studies Core may also satisfy Texas Core requirements and Bachelor of Science degree requirements.

Minor or Double Major

A minor, second major, or second bachelor’s degree is required. The number of hours required may vary by department. Refer to specific departments for a complete list of requirements.

General Electives

General Electives are additional hours needed to meet degree requirements. Repeat/Remedial courses do not count towards total hours. Student must complete a minimum of 18 hours for the general elective block, of which 3 hours must be advanced courses.

Other Requirements

Students who choose to major in Exercise and Fitness Studies must also meet the UH Core Curriculum requirements and the Liberal Arts and Social Sciences requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree. This degree does not require the CLASS block or diversity requirement.
All KIN courses which are prerequisites for other KIN courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better.