Department of Kinesiology Programs of Study
Human Movement Science ***
Frequently Asked Questions | Professional Organizations
Coordinator: Kathy Hill
The human movement science concentration is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in the medical field, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, dentistry, and medicine, as well as advanced study in motor behavior. Students selecting this concentration are generally interested in post baccalaureate study in a graduate or professional school.
Requirements: 126-128 hrs. |
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KINESIOLOGY |
GENERAL EDUCATION |
CONCENTRATION |
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Kin 2500 |
3 |
English 1001 |
3 |
Pre-Kin Graduate: |
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Kin 2501 |
3 |
English 2000 |
3 |
Csc 1248 |
3 |
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Math 1021 |
3 |
Phil 4951 |
3 |
Kin 2504 |
3 |
Math 1022 |
3 |
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Kin 3502 |
3 |
Biology 1201 |
3 |
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3 |
Kin 3513 |
3 |
Biology 1208 |
1 |
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3 |
Kin 3514 |
3 |
Biology 1202 |
3 |
Total 15 hrs. |
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Kin 3515 |
3 |
Biology 1209 |
1 |
Pre-Physical Therapy: |
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Kin 4520 |
3 |
Physics 2001 |
3 |
Chem 1201 |
3 |
Total 24 hrs. |
Gen. Ed. Art |
3 |
Chem 1202 |
3 |
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CMST 2060 |
3 |
Chem 1212 |
2 |
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Gen. Ed. Human |
6 |
Psyc 2000 |
3 |
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Gen. Ed. Soc. Sci. |
6 |
Psyc 3082 |
3 |
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Total 41 hrs. |
Total 14 hrs. |
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CONCENTRATION |
Pre-Occupational Therapy: |
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Biology 2160 |
3 |
KIN3500 |
1 |
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Kin 3517 |
3 |
Csc/Isds 1100 |
3 |
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Kin 3534 |
3 |
Psyc 3082 |
3 |
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Kin 4512 |
3 |
Socl 2001 |
3 |
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EXST 2201 |
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Chem 1201 |
3 |
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Phys 2002 |
3 |
Kin 2601 |
1 |
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Phys 2108 |
1 |
Total 14 hrs. |
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Phys 2109 |
1 |
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Exst 2201 |
3 |
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Total 24 hrs. |
Pre-Medicine: |
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Chem 1201 |
3 |
GENERAL ELECTIVES |
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Chem 1202 |
3 |
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Chem 1212 |
2 |
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Chem 2261 |
3 |
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Chem 2262 |
3 |
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Chem 2364 |
2 |
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Total 16 hrs. |
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Pre-Physicians Assistant |
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Biol 2051 |
4 |
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Chem 1201 |
3 |
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Chem 1202 |
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Chem 1212 |
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CSC 1100 or |
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Kin 3500 |
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Total 16 hrs. |
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Frequently Asked Questions for Human Movement Science
Do I have to have a B.S. degree to apply to Physicians Assistant, Occupational Therapy,Physical Therapy or Medical Schools?
PA – Yes.
PT – Yes, the LSU Physical Therapy program is a Doctor of Physical Therapy program with an undergraduate degree required. You must have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA. You must also be a Louisiana resident to apply.
Pre-Med – No, you may apply as soon as you have completed the core requirements and earned a minimum of 90 semester hours. However, the average age of first year medical students is increasing and most have earned an undergraduate degree.
OT - Yes. The LSU Occupational Therapy program is a Master's level program with an undergraduate degree required.
How many volunteer hours do I need?
PA – 80 hours in a medical facility. You will be required to provide documentation of these hours, so when you complete the hours and or move to a new setting, you should get a letter of recommendation and documentation of your hours.
OT -- 40 hours of clinical observation under supervision of OTR
PT – At least 60 in two different settings, including a critical care unit. All hours must be under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will be required to provide documentation of these hours, so when you complete the hours and move to a new setting, you should get a letter of recommendation and documentation of your hours.
Pre-Med – Volunteer hours are strongly recommended for medical school admission particularly in medical settings.
Do I have to take any special tests to be admitted to these schools?
PA – GRE required
OT -- GRE required
PT – GRE required; a minimum of 800 on verbal and quantitative areas
Pre-Med – MCAT is required
What can I do with a B.S. in Kinesiology if I don’t get accepted into my program of choice?
Students in this concentration are generally planning to attend some form of graduate school and are planning to enter the work force after earning a B.S. degree. Some of the students will accept employment in a related field and re-submit their credentials the following year. Others choose to enter Graduate School in Clinical Exercise Physiology/Cardiac Rehabilitation or Exercise Physiology here at LSU in the Kinesiology Department. Credentials to PT, OT, PA, or Med School may be resubmitted while attending Graduate School.
Professional Organizations
Students interested in Allied health fields or Pre Med should become members of the Kinesiology Club within the department. There is a Pre Med student organization that meets in Choppin Hall and information is available there.
Athletic Training | Fitness Studies | Human Movement Science
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*** This is a list of suggested courses and should be viewed as a model program rather than a required course list. Students should consult with counselors and faculty advisor(s) as to which coursework plan that will prepare them to meet their goals.
