Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, B.S.

Program Learning Outcomes

“Expected student learning outcomes specify the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes students are expected to attain in courses or in a program.” Page 69. Resource Manual for the Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), 2018.

1. Internship: All Health and Human Performance majors will successfully complete an internship outside or inside of PBA in their chosen field.
2. Students will demonstrate proficiency in assessing the components of health-related fitness.
3. Improved facilities and equipment for experiential learning - continuous improvement in the Health and Human Performance Laboratory to enhance the HHP student’s hands-on experiential learning, technical skills in the lab setting and technology related experiences.

Graduation Requirements

Conferral of a Baccalaureate degree in this program of study is determined by successful completion of the Baccalaureate Graduation Requirements outlined here .

NOTE: Students must earn 39 upper level (3000-4000) credit hours in order to graduate. A total of at least 21 of these upper level credit hours must be completed in the selected major.

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General Education Requirements - 43 Credit Hours

Applied Physiology and Kinesiology majors must complete the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (Bachelor’s Degrees)  as set out in the Faith, Roots, and Reason Program . The Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) Science, Social Science, and Physical Education requirements are fulfilled through other courses in this major. Only 36 of the 43 credit hours of the Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) program will still be required for the completion of this program.

Applied Physiology and Kinesiology Major - 76-81 Credit Hours

Additional Required Credit Hours - 3-8 Credit Hours

These additional hours may be fulfilled by a minor, second major, general electives taken concurrently, previous coursework taken at PBA or through transfer credits.

Sample Degree Plan

Applied Physiology and Kinesiology Sample Degree Plan 

Applied Physiology and Kinesiology Degree Plan - Transfer Student with an AA Degree