The minor program in kinesiology introduces students to the concepts, theories, research and careers related to the four major subdisciplines of kinesiology (motor behavior, exercise and health psychology, biomechanics and exercise physiology). Students in the minor select one of these four subdisciplinary areas as the area of emphasis on which to focus in the upper-division requirements for the minor.
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Program requirements
Degree requirements
The minor requires 18 credit hours. Depending upon a student's program of study, prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor. There are course prerequisites for a number of courses in the minor.
Students will begin by taking KIN 101 Introduction to Kinesiology and KIN 290 Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice. After this students will select a track in one of the four subdisciplines.
Required core courses for all tracks: (6 credit hours)
KIN 101 Introduction to Kinesiology (3)
KIN 290 Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice, L (3)
Required track course: (3 credit hours; choose one) *
Biomechanics: KIN 335 Biomechanics (3)
Exercise/Health Psychology: KIN 352 Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Activity, SB and C (3)
Exercise Physiology: KIN 340 Physiology of Exercise (3)
Motor Behavior: KIN 345 Motor and Developmental Learning (3)
Elective track courses: (9 credit hours) *
Biomechanics Track:
Three courses from the following course list: (9 credit hours)
KIN 334 Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3)
KIN 412 Biomechanics of the Skeletal System (3)
KIN 418 Experimental Neuromechanics (3)
KIN 494 Theory of Corrective Exercise (3)
Exercise/Health Psychology Track:
Three courses from the following course list: (9 credit hours)
KIN 334 Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3)
KIN 450 Biopsychosocial Perspectives on Physical Activity and Health (3)
KIN 452 Exercise Psychology, SB (3)
KIN 454 Motivational Theory in Exercise and Health (3)
Exercise Physiology Track:
Three courses from the following course list: (9 credit hours)
KIN 334 Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3)
KIN 440 Exercise Biochemistry (3)
KIN 441 Physiology of Women in Sport, L (3)
KIN 442 Fuel Metabolism (3)
KIN 443 Exercise Endocrinology (3)
KIN 444 Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise Training (3)
KIN 446 Pediatric Obesity (3)
KIN 447 ECG Interpretation (3)
KIN 460 Theory of Strength Training, L (3)
KIN 494 Muscle Physiology (3)
Motor Behavior Track:
Three courses from the following course list: (9 credit hours)
KIN 334 Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3)
KIN 421 Human Motor Control, L (3)
KIN 422 Motor Control in Special Populations, L (3)
KIN 423 Motor Control and Aging, L (3)
*All elective track courses must come from the same track as the chosen required track course
Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: BS in kinesiology; BS in exercise and wellness (CES); BS in sports science and performance programming
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Students interested in pursuing a minor should consult their academic advisor to declare the minor and to ensure that an appropriate set of courses is taken. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor. Students should contact their academic advisor for more information.
Career outlook
A minor can help students enhance the marketable skills they acquire in their major program and help them develop additional knowledge and skills, though most career areas do require more training than a minor alone can provide. A kinesiology minor can enhance a student's knowledge of human movement, and this information is valuable for those pursuing careers in the health and medical field.