Kinesiology Field of Study (FOS)
Program Description: The Associate of Science degree in Kinesiology Field of Study (FOS) is intended to provide students with the core curriculum and the basic knowledge of movement, health, and safety to allow the students various opportunities at a 4-year college or university.
| Semester 1 | Min Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| KINE 1301 Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 | Kinesiology (FOS) Discipline Foundation Course |
| Communications Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Communication section of the Core Curriculum. |
| Creative Arts | 3 | Select a course from the Creative Arts section of the Core Curriculum. |
| American History Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the American History section of the Core Curriculum. |
| SPCH 1315 Public Speaking | 3 | Component Area Option section of the Core Curriculum. |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | |
| Semester 2 | Min Credits | Notes |
| KINE 1304 Personal Community Health | 3 | Kinesiology (FOS) Discipline Foundation Course |
| Communications Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Communication section of the Core Curriculum. |
| Mathematics Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum. MATH 1314 or MATH 1324 is recommended. |
| PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology | 3 | Social and Behavioral Science section of the Core Curriculum. |
| American History Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the American History section of the Core Curriculum. |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | |
| Semester 3 | Min Credits | Notes |
| KINE 2356 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 | Kinesiology (FOS) Discipline Foundation Course |
| BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | Physical and Life Science section of the Core Curriculum. |
| Kinesiology (FOS) Directed Elective | 3 | Select one Directed Elective from the university list. |
| GOVT 2305 Federal Government | 3 | Political Science section of the Core Curriculum. |
| 13 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | |
| Semester 4 | Min Credits | Notes |
| BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | Physical and Life Science section of the Core Curriculum. |
| Kinesiology (FOS) Directed Elective | 3 | Select one Directed Elective from the university list. |
| KINE 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | 1 | Core Component Area. |
| PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics | 3 | Language, Philosophy and Culture section of the Core Curriculum. |
| GOVT 2306 Texas Government | 3 | Political Science section of the Core Curriculum. |
| KINE 1338 Concepts of Physical Fitness | 3 | Kinesiology (FOS) Discipline Foundation Course |
| 17 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | |
| Total Program Hours | 60 |
Attention: Please meet with a Blinn College District academic advisor to determine which courses would be best to take for completion of this program.
If you plan to transfer, also check with your intended transfer college or university prior to beginning this program to verify course transferability.
Attention: Students must visit with an advisor when they have completed 30 hours toward the degree plan (typically the end of the second semester).
Marketable Skills
- Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Teamwork Skills
- Personal Responsibility
- Social Responsibility
- Empirical and Quantitative Analysis
- Ability to plan and implement a personal fitness program
- Ability to analyze the validity of health information and major organizations that support health and kinesiology
- Ability to analyze the relationship between physical activity, personal behaviors, and wellness on the development of diseases, stress and addiction
Transfer Information
This Kinesiology degree provides a pathway to transfer to a four-year college or university where students can earn a baccalaureate degree. Students are strongly encouraged to select a transfer destination by the time they have completed 30 semester credit hours. Students should consult with their chosen transfer institution regarding recommended courses that will transfer and be applied to their baccalaureate degree program.
For more information on program transfer information to four-year institutions visit Blinn’s transfer information site: https://www.blinn.edu/transfer-information/