Liberally educated people must understand and appreciate the importance of movement to their quality of life. Through a 17-credit Core and related emphasis areas, the Department seeks to develop in its majors an understanding of human movement and an appreciation of the scientific principles of the field of Kinesiology. All the programs of the Department are designed to stimulate intellectual development, instill leadership qualities, and promote service to others.
Some courses require a special fee because of the nature of the activity.
Current special course fees are shown in the Class Schedule Bulletin. Department programs may be limited by resources available. University Wellness Requirement . The University Wellness Requirement is described in this Catalogue under University Graduation Requirements. Exercise Science Emphases Students must apply for admission to the Exercise Management or Exercise Science Emphases after completing 90 credits in the major.