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

Exercise and Sport Science Core
KINS 1203Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science3
KINS 1223Human Anatomy and Physiology I4
KINS 1224Human Anatomy and Physiology II4
KINS 2001Social Determinants of Health and Physical Activity3
KINS 2203Physiology of Physical Activity4
SBS 2204Diet and Weight Management3
HRPR 2421First Aid and CPR for Health and Exercise3
KINS 2424Functional Anatomy for Kinesiology3
KINS 3196Psychology of Physical Activity3
KINS 3202Biomechanics of Physical Activity4
KINS 3203Exercise Assessment and Programming4
KINS 3316Principles of Personal Fitness4
KINS 3368Principles of Health Fitness Program Management3
KINS 4311Advanced Physiology of Exercise3
KINS 4364Business Management for Exercise Professionals3
KINS 4385Exercise and Sport Science Internship I3
KINS 4396Research and Writing in Exercise and Sport Science (WI)3
KINS 4485Exercise and Sport Science Internship II3
Kinesiology Physical Activity Program (KPAP) Courses4
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 Hours76