Department of Kinesiology Programs of Study

Sport Studies ***

Frequently Asked Questions | Professional Organizations

Coordinator: Roy Hill

The Sport Studies concentration is designed for those students who desire a broad, liberal undergraduate degree in Kinesiology. This concentration also prepares students for graduate study in Exercise Science, Motor Behavior, and Pedagogy.

Requirements: 127 hrs.
		2.75 GPA
KINESIOLOGY		GENERAL EDUCATION		CONCENTRATION
Kin 2500 Kin 2501 Kin 2504 Kin 3502 Kin 3513 Kin 3514 Kin 3515 Kin 4520	3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3	English 1001	3	Health: select 9 hrs.
		English 2000	3	Kin 1600	9
		Math 1020, 1021	3	2600, 2603
		Math 1022	3	2604, 3605,
		Biology 1201	3	3608, 3660,
		Biology 1208	1	4601, 4605, 2577
		Biology 1202	3	Kin 2602
		Biology 1209	1	History 2055	3
		Physics 2001	3	History 2057	3
Select 6 hrs. from:		Gen Ed. Art	3	Biol 2160	3
Kin 3507, 3534,		CMST 2060	3	Kin 1133	1
3535, 4512		English 2024	3	Kin 1156	1
Socl 3501, 3601		2025, 2027	3	Kin activity	4
Phil 3001, 3002, 4015		2029, 2123,		Kin	2
Poli 4013		2148, 2201,		(1126, 1411, 1427,
Psyc 3082, 4070		2202, 2220,		1428, 1429, 1430)
ELRC 4400		2270, 2300,		Kin 2540	3
Exst 4001/Exst 4006		2593,2673,
Total 30 Hours		2674
		Gen Ed Humanities	6
		Gen Ed. Soc. Sci.	6
GENERAL ELECTIVES 24 Hours		Total 41 Hrs.
				Total 38 Hrs.

Frequently Asked Questions for Sport Studies

What types of jobs can sport and movement studies graduates pursue?

Careers related to sport psychology, sport history, and sport philosophy are available. Exercise/fitness positions within YMCA/YWCA, health clubs and industry, sales related careers within pharmaceutical and sporting goods companies are also careers to pursue.

With additional training: careers in sport management and promotion, sport pedagogy, and as personal trainers, teachers or coaches.

Professional Organizations

Students interested in teaching, coaching or supervision are strongly encouraged to join the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance as a student and continue membership throughout their career. This organization is designed to support, encourage and provide assistance to professionals as they initiate, develop and conduct programs in health, leisure, and movement-related activities. Students may wish to join the organization on the State level known as the Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (LAHPERD). Membership is inexpensive and students receive the LAHPERD Journal, newsletters reporting state activities, recent research and an update on the LAHPERD convention.

Student members are eligible for professional liability insurance.
Other related organizations include
National Association of Girls and Women in Sport
National Association for Sports and Physical Education
National Association for Collegiate Directors of Athletics
National Recreation and Park Association
North American Society for Sport Management

For more information contact http://www.sportquest.com/questassoc2.cfm

Athletic Training | Fitness Studies | Human Movement Science

K-12 Health & Phsyical Education Teacher Certification | Sport Studies

*** 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.