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UMA Undergraduate Guide 2018-2019
 Academic Departments and Programs Kinesiology Getting Started (Majors Guide)
Getting Started (Majors Guide)
How to Explore / Get Started in the MajorSuggested General Education CoursesUnder the new guidelines students are still required to take two courses, one in U.S. Diversity and one in Global Diversity. Students entering in Fall 2018 are expected to take one of these diversity courses, either U.S. or Global, in their first year on campus. For Fall 2018 Registration, look for courses with DU (formerly U) and DG (formerly G) to help students stay on track. Any course labled DU will satisfy the requirement for a U.S. diversity course and any course labeled DG will satisfy the the requirement for Global diversity course. Course planning guidelines, including guidelines for students, are available at www.umass.edu/gened. Suggested Major and Pre-requisite CoursesIt is strongly recommended that KIN 100 and KIN 110 be taken in the first full academic year. All of the courses listed below are recommended to be completed by the end of the second full calendar year in the major.
Students who declare Kinesiology after June 1, 2013 will be required to comply with the department continuation policy: They are asked to enroll in Calculus I and II, Chemistry I and Physics I during their first three semesters in the major. Those who do not earn a combined GPA of 2.5 or better in these four courses will be required to switch into another major. How to Declare the MajorStudents looking to declare/apply to Kinesiology must attend one of the New Majors Meetings. These meetings take place periodically during the semester and dates can be found at advising website listed below. Students can also meet with an academic advisor for information. To make an office appointment, students should follow the scheduling procedures listed on the Department Advising website at http://www.umass.edu/sphhs/kinesiology/undergraduate-program/academic-advising. Students should be advised that the Kinesiology major has a rigorous science/math component. Students with any questions are encouraged to speak with a Kinesiology advisor before declaring the major. Given the new continuation policy described above which requires a combined GPA of 2.5 or better in Calculus I and II, Chemistry I and Physics I, a strong academic performance is preferred in all math and science courses. Students who enter UMass in any Exploratory Track, or other major, with a minimum 3.0 GPA from their other college or university can declare the major at any time during their first semester at UMass. Transfer Students:Students who enter UMass in any Exploratory Track, or other major, with a minimum 3.0 GPA from their other college or university can declare the major at any time during their first semester at UMass. Summary of Requirements for the MajorTotal number of credits required: 64 The Kinesiology major consists of three components: Preparatory courses (22 credits), Kinesiology requirements (36 credits), and Kinesiology electives (6 credits). The curriculum was redesigned in Spring 2013. Interested students should consult with the advising website for latest Degree Requirements and Sample Course Sequencing. Information can be found under the Academic Forms tab at http://www.umass.edu/sphhs/kinesiology/undergraduate-program/academic-advising. Is there a minor? If so what are the requirements? For further information, contact: 413 545 6438 |