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Pre-Kinesiology
The Pre-Kinesiology major is the classification that indicates that students are in a preparatory program for either the Athletic Training major or the Exercise Science major. Personal health enhancement opportunities are available through Lifetime Physical Activity and Physical Fitness courses.
Applicants who satisfy freshman or transfer requirements for admission to the University and who apply to either the Athletic Training OR Exercise Science majors are eligible for admission to the Pre-Kinesiology major. All students entering the university will be required to complete the General Education requirements of the university. A suggested sequence of courses for Pre-Kinesiology students that meet these General Education requirements as well as the prerequisites for both Exercise Science and Athletic Training can be found online at kinesiology.uncc.edu.
Students who apply for either the Athletic Training OR Exercise Science major are initially classified as Pre-Kinesiology majors (PKNS) until they meet the following requirements: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above; completion of 36 hours; and successful (grade C or above) completion of KNES 2168, KNES 2168L or equivalent BIOL 1110, BIOL 2273, BIOL 2273L CHEM 1200, CHEM 1251, CHEM 1251L, MATH 1101, STAT 1222, KNES 2150, and KNES 2294. Students applying for the Athletic Training or Exercise Science major must make a grade C or above in the required courses and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above before making application to either major. All of the required courses may be attempted twice. Withdrawing from a course after the Add/Drop deadline constitutes an attempt, as does receiving any letter grade. Students must receive a grade of C or above in all pre- and corequisite courses in order to be deemed successful. All KNES courses taken at UNC Charlotte required for any degree program in the Department of Kinesiology must be successfully completed at UNC Charlotte.
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
The Athletic Training major prepares students for national certification and licensure as a certified athletic trainer with career opportunities in high schools, colleges/universities, orthopedic and sports medicine clinics, business and industry, professional sports teams, government health agencies, branches of the US military, and research laboratories.
The emphases of the curriculum are: evidence based practice, risk management and injury prevention, pathology of injuries and illnesses, acute care of injuries and illnesses, pharmacology, therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise, general medical conditions and disabilities, nutritional aspects of injuries and illnesses, psychosocial intervention and referral, health care administration, and professional development and responsibilities. Students are given opportunities to gain knowledge and skills needed to pass the certification exam of the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Training.
Admission
Students who have completed all of the Pre-Kinesiology prerequisites may apply for the Athletic Training major. Students are admitted to the major for the spring semester only and admission is competitive. Admission decisions are made by a committee within the Department of Kinesiology. Selection into the program is competitive and satisfactorily completing the minimum requirements does not guarantee program admission. After evaluating the credentials of all applicants meeting the minimum academic requirements, the selection committee offers admission to students whose credentials demonstrate the highest level of academic achievement.
The Athletic Training Education Program is a rigorous and intense program that places specific requirements and demands on the students enrolled in the program. Examples of these requirements include: the ability to meet the technical standards of the program, current immunizations, drug testing and criminal background clearance, universal precaution training, clinical experiences, and successful completion of progression criteria.
Students applying for admission to the Athletic Training major must meet the following minimum academic requirements.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above in all college coursework
- Completion of 36 hours
- Successful completion (grade of C or above) in all prerequisites for athletic training:
BIOL 1110, BIOL 2273; BIOL 2273L;KNES 2168, KNES 2168L or equivalent, CHEM 1200; CHEM 1251; CHEM 1251L; STAT 1221, 1220, or 1222; KNES 2150; and KNES 2294 - Proof of current CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED (or equivalent) certification
- Completion of the Athletic Training Education Program Application Packet
- Completion of all athletic training major prerequisites in the fall semester prior to the spring for which application is being made
- Completion of athletic training observation experience in the fall semester prior to the spring for which application is being made
Required Courses (Upper-Division)
KNES 2290 Emergency Medical Response (3)
KNES 2295 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Laboratory (1)
KNES 2296 Evidence-Based Practice (3)
KNES 2298 Applied Kinesiology (3)
KNES 2169 Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Professions II (3)
KNES 2169L Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory for the Health Professions (1)
KNES 3260 Nutrition for the Physically Active (3)
KNES 3280 Exercise Physiology: Foundation and Theory (3)
KNES 3286 Exercise Testing: Foundation and Theory (3)
KNES 3288 Upper Body Injury Evaluation (3)
KNES 3289 Upper Body Injury Evaluation Laboratory (1)
KNES 3290 Lower Body Injury Evaluation (3)
KNES 3291 Therapeutic Modalities (3)
KNES 3292 Therapeutic Modalities Laboratory (1)
KNES 3293 General Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Training (3)
KNES 3295 Lower Body Injury Evaluation Laboratory (1)
KNES 3298 Therapeutic Exercise Foundations (3)
KNES 3400 Athletic Training Clinical I (2)
KNES 3401 Athletic Training Clinical II (2)
KNES 4121 Pharmacology for the Physically Active (3)
KNES 4290 Therapeutic Exercise (3) (W)
KNES 4292 Organization and Administration of Athletic Training (3) (O) (W)
KNES 4293 Biomechanics (3)
KNES 4400 Athletic Training Clinical III (2)
KNES 4401 Athletic Training Clinical IV (2)
All courses required for the Athletic Training major must be completed with a grade of C or above. All of the required courses maybe attempted twice. Withdrawing from the course after the Add/Drop deadline constitutes an attempt, as does receiving any letter grade. All pre- or corequisite courses must be of a grade of C or above in order to be deemed successful. Students who earn two D or lower grades in the aforementioned courses will be removed from the athletic training program.
A detailed description of the requirements of the program can be found in the BS in Athletic Training Student Handbook located in the Department of Kinesiology and online at kinesiology.uncc.edu under “Student Resources.”
Students should use the following course sequence to plan their class schedules once they are accepted into the Athletic Training program:
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Upper Division Core Program Course Sequence: B.S. in Athletic Training |
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KNES 2290 Emergency Medical Response |
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KNES 2295 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Lab |
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KNES 2296 Evidence-Based Practice for Sports Medicine |
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KNES 2298 Applied Kinesiology |
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KNES 2169 Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Professions II |
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KNES 2169L Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory for the Health Professions II |
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KNES 3260 Nutrition for the Physically Active |
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KNES 3280 Exercise Physiology: Foundation and Theory |
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KNES 3291 Therapeutic Modalities |
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KNES 3292 Therapeutic Modalities Lab |
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KNES 3290 Lower Body Injury Evaluation |
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KNES 3295 Lower Body Injury Evaluation Lab |
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KNES 3400 Athletic Training Clinical I |
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KNES 3286 Exercise Testing: Foundation and Theory |
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KNES 3286L Exercise Testing Lab |
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KNES 3288 Upper Body Injury Evaluation |
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KNES 3289 Upper Body Injury Evaluation Lab |
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KNES 3293 General Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Training |
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KNES 3298 Therapeutic Exercise Foundations |
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KNES 3401 Athletic Training Clinical II |
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KNES 4121 Pharmacology for the Physically Active |
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KNES 4290 Therapeutic Exercise (W) |
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KNES 4293 Biomechanics |
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KNES 4400 Athletic Training Clinical III |
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KNES 4292 Organization and Administration of Athletic Training (O, W) |
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KNES 4401 Athletic Training Clinical IV |
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A complete sequence of courses can be found online at kinesiology.uncc.edu.
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
The Exercise Science major offers preparation for employment as Exercise Science practitioners in business and industry, healthcare agencies, hospitals, physical fitness centers, sport medicine clinics, sports performance centers, and colleges/universities or any other setting which utilizes exercise and physical activity to promote healthy active lifestyles and outcomes.
This degree program offers preparation for employment as Exercise Science practitioners in: health agencies, hospitals, fitness centers, business and industry, research laboratories, or any other setting which provides physical fitness enhancement programs for clients and patients. The courses in this major prepare the student to sit for the American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist certification. The Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Application Requirements
Minimum criteria for application to the Exercise Science major are:
- A grade point average of 2.5 or above
- A grade of C or above in the following required prerequisite courses:
- CHEM 1200
- CHEM 1251 and CHEM 1251L
BIOL 1110BIOL 2273 and BIOL 2273LKNES 2168 and KNES 2168L or equivalent- KNES 2150
- KNES 2294
- STAT 1220, STAT 1221 or STAT 1222
- Completion of other required prerequisite courses by the end of the Fall semester prior to the spring for which application is made
- Exercise Science majors having more than three grades of D or below in required upper level courses cannot remain in the Exercise Science major and must change their major
A student transferring to UNC Charlotte with credit for BIOL 2273 and BIOL 2243L is not required to take BIOL 1110.- A student transferring to UNC Charlotte with credit for CHEM 1251 and CHEM 1251L is not required to take CHEM 1200
Required Courses
KNES 2101 Foundation of Physical Conditioning(2)
KNES 2169 Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Professions II(3)
KNES 2169L Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Professions Lab II (1)
KNES 2290 Emergency Medical Response (3)KNES 2298 Applied Kinesiology (3)
KNES 2298 Applied Kinesiology (3)
KNES 3100 Organization and Administration of Exercise Science (3)
KNES 3260 Nutrition for the Physically Active (3)
KNES 3280 Exercise Physiology: Foundation and Theory (3)
KNES 3281 Exercise Physiology: Principles and Application (3) (W)
KNES 3285 Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3)
KNES 3286 Exercise Testing: Foundation and Theory (3)
KNES 3287 Exercise Testing: Principles and Applications (3) (O, W)
KNES 4121 Pharmacology for the Physically Active (3)
KNES 4132 Lifetime Weight Management and Behavior Change (3)
KNES 4286 Exercise Prescription (3)
KNES 4293 Biomechanics (3)
KNES 4490 Exercise Science Senior Internship (6-15)
KNES 4660 Practitioner Seminar (3)
Additionally, students must complete KNES 2101 (Foundations of Physical Conditioning) and three activity courses of their choosing. All of the required courses for the Exercise Science major must be completed with a grade of C or above. All of the required courses may be attempted twice. Withdrawing from a course after the Add/Drop deadline constitutes an attempt, as does receiving any letter grade. Students must receive a grade of C or above in all pre- and corequisite courses in order to be deemed successful.
Concentration Requirements (15-16 hours)
Students must also complete 15-16 hours of coursework in a specific concentration of study. The concentrations are designed to provide students with the opportunity to pursue more extensive study in exercise science context most relevant to their professional and social goals. Three concentrations of study are offered:
1) Aquatics Leadership Concentration (minimum 15 hours)
KNES 2212 Lifeguard Training (3)
KNES 2213 Water Safety Instructor (3)
KNES 2219 Scuba Diving and Lab (3)
KNES 2220 Advanced Scuba Diving (1)
KNES 4490 Exercise Science Senior Internship (9)*
*The internship is taken during the Senior year and must be 100% involved in aquatics.
Outside Certifications
Student must complete one of the following:
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Management
- American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches
Students must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA or above for the Aquatics Leadership concentration.
2) Strength and Conditioning Concentration (minimum 16 hours)
KNES 1202 Weight Training (1)
KNES 1263 Body Shaping (1)
KNES 3285L Principles of Strength and Conditioning Lab (1)
PHYS 1101 Introductory Physics I (3)
PHYS 1101L Introductory Physics I Laboratory (1)
KNES 4490 Exercise Science Senior Internship (9)*
*The internship is taken during the Senior year and must be 100% involved in strength and conditioning.
Outside Certifications
Students must complete the following:
- National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) Certification
Students must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or above for the Strength and Conditioning concentration.
3) Outdoor Adventure Leadership Concentration (minimum 15 hours)
6 credits from the any of the following:
KNES 1231 Introduction to Outdoor Adventure (1)
KNES 2230 Wilderness Experience (3)
KNES 2231 Wilderness Experience Lab (1)
KNES 2233 Rock Climbing (1)
KNES 2234 Challenge Course Facilitation (2)
KNES 2235 High Ropes Course Facilitation (2)
KNES 2236 Challenge Course Activities (1)
KNES 3230 Wilderness Trip Leading (2)
Plus:
KNES 4490 Exercise Science Senior Internship (9)*
*The internship is taken during the Senior year and must be at least 75% involved in outdoor adventure.
Students must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA or above for the Outdoor Adventure concentration.
Students should use the following course sequence to plan their class schedules once they are accepted into the Exercise Science program:
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Upper Division Core Program Course Sequence: B.S. in Exercise Science |
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Spring Semester |
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KNES 2101 Foundations of Physical Conditioning |
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KNES 2290 Emergency Medical Response |
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KNES 2298 Applied Kinesiology |
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KNES Activity Course Elective |
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Fall Semester |
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KNES 3100 Organization and Administration of Exercise Science |
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KNES 3260 Nutrition for the Physically Active |
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KNES 3280 Exercise Physiology: Foundation and Theory |
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KNES 3281 Exercise Physiology: Principles and Application (W) |
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KNES Activity Course Elective |
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Spring Semester |
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KNES 3285 Principles of Strength and Conditioning |
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KNES 3286 Exercise Testing: Foundation and Theory |
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KNES 3287 Exercise Testing: Principles and Applications (W,O) |
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KNES Activity Course Elective |
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Two Electives |
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Fourth Year |
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Fall Semester |
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KNES 4121 Pharmacology for the Physically Active |
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KNES 4286 Exercise Prescription |
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KNES 4293 Biomechanics |
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KNES Activity Course Elective |
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KNES 4600 Practitioner Seminar |
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Spring Semester |
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KNES 4132 Lifetime Weight Management |
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KNES 4490 Internship* |
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*Students must have completed KNES 2101 required courses, except KNES 4132, and three additional activity courses before registering for KNES 4490.
A complete, updated sequence of courses can be found online at kinesiology.uncc.edu.