Physical Education: Concentration in Sport Medicine

1. 120 semester hours:

Complete a minimum of 120 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or better.  The last 30 hours must be completed at NCCU.  Students must repeat ‘D’ and ‘F’ grades in major and non-major required courses.

2. General Education Requirement:

Freshman and sophomore years: complete General Education Curriculum , by second semester of the Sophomore year, required by the university as detailed on the four-year course of study.  Students must have a ‘C’ or better in ENG 1110 , ENG 1210 , MATH 1100  and MATH 1200 .Students must pass all GEC courses by the end of the Sophomore year.

3. Program Requirements:

4. Concentration Requirements (must have a ‘C’ or better):

• KIN 2010 - Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System (3)
• KIN 2200 - Practicum in Exercise Science (1)
• KIN 2250 - Introduction to Athletic Training (4)
• KIN 3201 - Orthopedic & Physical Assessment I (3)
• KIN 3202 - Orthopedic & Physical Assessment II (3)
• KIN 3230 - Therapeutic Modalities (4)
• KIN 3240 - Therapeutic Exercise (4)
• KIN 4640 - Internship in Kinesiology (6)

5. Additional Requirements:

If not able to swim, must take KIN 1100  Beginning Swimming before enrolling in the required KIN 2100  Intermediate Swimming Course.

Program Notes:

Students must complete and pass, with a ‘C’ or better,  BIOL 1300 , BIOL 1610 , BIOL 1620 , MSCM 1250   and KIN 2000  before enrolling in 3000 and 4000 level courses.

Students must complete all course requirements before registering for KIN 4640 .  Students cannot complete the internship with any grade below a ‘C’ in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math courses.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year