These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.
Summary of Requirements
University Requirements
All new students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.
All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are KINS 3196 and KINS 4396.
College Requirement
All College of Public Health undergraduates must successfully complete the College Core Course, HRPR 1001 Public Health: The Way We Live, Work and Play.
Clearance Requirements
Students attending Temple University College of Public Health are required to submit to Temple University Student Health Services proof of immunizations and proof of immunity for MMR, Varicella and hepatitis B, proof of being fully vaccinated to COVID-19, TB screening, and a physical exam prior to matriculation. Annually, an influenza vaccine is required. Some affiliates may also require annual TB screening and urine drug screenings. Students who are in fully on-line programs with no in-person class or practicum experience can request a waiver for the above health requirements. Visit Student Health Services for more informaton on Prematriculation Requirements.
All students who attend programs that have a clinical / practicum / field education experience will be required to purchase access to the EXXAT - APPROVE compliance module. This module to order, store and maintain compliance documents is required for participation in a learning experience at an affiliate site.
Students who attend CPH programs that have a clinical / practicum / field education experience which are completed at affiliate sites both on and off the Temple University campus are required to comply with minimum standard compliance metrics which include the above health requirements in addition to a national criminal background check, Act 33/34 clearances in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and FBI fingerprinting through DHS or DoE. FBI fingerprinting is a national check, which can be performed through any of the 50 states.
The results of these requirements may limit and potentially eliminate placement options for the student, thus resulting in their inability to meet graduation requirements. Additionally, conviction of a misdemeanor, felony, or felonious or illegal act may prevent the individual from becoming credentialed and/or licensed to practice depending on the field of study.
In addition to the above, students who attend the Exercise and Sport Science program are required to show proof of health insurance annually, and some sites may require proof of current CPR certification for healthcare professionals.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise and Sport Science Core | ||
| KINS 1203 | Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science | 3 |
| KINS 1223 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| KINS 1224 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| KINS 2001 | Social Determinants of Health and Physical Activity | 3 |
| KINS 2203 | Physiology of Physical Activity | 4 |
| SBS 2204 | Diet and Weight Management | 3 |
| HRPR 2421 | First Aid and CPR for Health and Exercise | 3 |
| KINS 2424 | Functional Anatomy for Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINS 3196 | Psychology of Physical Activity | 3 |
| KINS 3202 | Biomechanics of Physical Activity | 4 |
| KINS 3203 | Exercise Assessment and Programming | 4 |
| KINS 3316 | Principles of Personal Fitness | 4 |
| KINS 3368 | Principles of Health Fitness Program Management | 3 |
| KINS 4311 | Advanced Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| KINS 4364 | Business Management for Exercise Professionals | 3 |
| KINS 4385 | Exercise and Sport Science Internship I | 3 |
| KINS 4396 | Research and Writing in Exercise and Sport Science (WI) | 3 |
| KINS 4485 | Exercise and Sport Science Internship II | 3 |
| Kinesiology Physical Activity Program (KPAP) Courses | 4 | |
| Content Electives | ||
| Select from the following: | 12 | |
HRPR 1444 | Movement Injuries: Prevention and Care | |
KINS 3362 | Olympic and Powerlifting | |
KINS 3363 | Basic Electrocardiography | |
KINS 4283 | Directed Readings and Study in Kinesiology | |
KINS 4290 | Special Topics in Kinesiology | |
KINS 4315 | Applied Performance Nutrition | |
KINS 4316 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | |
KINS 4333 | Clinical Cardiovascular Pulmonary Exercise Physiology | |
KINS 4335 | Clinical Exercise Physiology | |
CHEM 1031 | General Chemistry I | |
CHEM 1033 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | |
CHEM 1032 | General Chemistry II | |
CHEM 1034 | General Chemistry Laboratory II | |
BIOL 1011 | General Biology I | |
BIOL 1012 | General Biology II | |
PHYS 1021 | Introduction to General Physics I | |
MATH 1021 | College Algebra | |
MATH 1022 | Precalculus | |
MATH 1041 | Calculus I | |
| Total Credit Hours | 76 | |