Getting Started
Information below is meant to guide first year students in getting starting with this major and choosing appropriate courses. More advanced students interested in this major would also likely start with proposed foundation/pre-requisite courses. Please refer to the Major page located in the left menu bar to learn about the full major requirements. How to Explore/Get Started in the MajorSuggested General Education CoursesAll Undergraduates are required to satisfy the General Education Requirements. Guidelines for students are available at https://www.umass.edu/gened. Suggested Major and Prerequisite 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: Students are required to enroll in Calculus I and II, Chemistry I and Physics I during their first three semesters declared in the major. Those who do not earn a combined GPA of 2.5 or better in these four courses will be required to declare another major. How to Declare the MajorFor current & admitted students: This major is unrestricted, which means any student may declare the major. Unrestricted majors may still have an entry process such as meeting with an advisor or attending an informational meeting. Students looking to declare/apply to Kinesiology must attend one of the Declaring the Major Meetings. These meetings take place periodically during the semester and dates can be found at advising website listed below. Students may also meet with an academic advisor or peer 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 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. Transfer StudentsStudents who enter UMass in any Exploratory Track, or other major, with a minimum 2.7 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 Under the revised curriculum approved in 2013, the Kinesiology major consists of three components: Preparatory courses (22 credits), Kinesiology requirements (36 credits), and Kinesiology electives (6 credits). Interested students should consult with the advising website for the 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: |
