Dual Degree: B.S. in Human Nutrition and B.S. in Kinesiology

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Nutrition and Kinesiology is a dual degree program. Students complete a total of 130-134 credit hours and earn two degrees, one from the Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health and the second from the Department of Kinesiology. Graduates of this program may pursue careers in health programs offered by hospitals, industries, wellness centers, public and private clinics, fitness camps, and athletic clubs.

Bachelor’s degree requirements

General requirements (59-63 credit hours)

Communications (8-9 credit hours)

COMM 105 - Public Speaking IA Credits: 2
or
COMM 106 - Public Speaking I Credits: 3
ENGL 100 - Expository Writing I Credits: 3
ENGL 200 - Expository Writing II Credits: 3

Humanities (6 credit hours)

Only courses of 3 credits or more will apply.

Social Science (6 credit hours)

ECON 110 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
PSYCH 110 - General Psychology Credits: 3
or
SOCIO 211 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

Integrative Human Ecology course (1 credit hour)

GNHE 210 - Foundations of Human Ecology Credits: 1

Natural and Physical Sciences (29-30 credit hours)

Professional studies (65 credit hours)

(Grades of C or higher required.)

Nutrition Sciences (29 credit hours)

FNDH 132 - Basic Nutrition Credits: 3
FNDH 400 - Human Nutrition Credits: 3
FNDH 413 - Science of Food Credits: 4
FNDH 450 - Nutritional Assessment Credits: 2
FNDH 510 - Life Span Nutrition Credits: 2
FNDH 575 - Research Methods and Scientific Communication in Health Sciences Credits: 3
FNDH 600 - Public Health Nutrition Credits: 3
FNDH 620 - Nutrient Metabolism Credits: 3
FNDH 631 - Clinical Nutrition I Credits: 3
FNDH 632 - Clinical Nutrition II Credits: 3

Nutrition or Kinesiology (3 credit hours)

FNDH 635 - Nutrition and Exercise Credits: 3
or
KIN 635 - Nutrition and Exercise Credits: 3

Kinesiology (33 credit hours)

Nutrition and Kinesiology majors must take a minimum of 33 kinesiology credit hours that include:

Lower-level Core Credits: 18
Upper-level Core Credits: 15
Other elective kinesiology courses at the 300 level or above Credits: 3
A minimum grade of C is required on all prerequisities for kinesiology courses
A minimum grade of C and GPA of 2.2 are required for all kinesiology courses meeting degree requirements

Lower Level Core Courses (18 credit hours)

KIN 220 - Biobehavioral Bases of Physical Activity Credits: 4
KIN 310 - Measurement and Research Techniques in Kinesiology Credits: 4
KIN 335 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 4
KIN 336 - Physiology of Exercise Lab Credits: 1
KIN 345 - Exercise Behavioral Science Credits: 5

Upper-level Core Courses (15 credit hours)

Choose one course from each of the following:

Exercise Physiology (3 credit hours)

Select one course from the following (3 credit hours)

KIN 601 - Cardiorespiratory Exercise Physiology Credits: 3
KIN 603 - Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology Credits: 3
KIN 607 - Muscle Physiology Credits: 3

Exercise Behavioral Science (3 credit hours)

Select one course from the following (3 credit hours)

KIN 600 - Interpersonal Aspects of Physical Activity Credits: 3
KIN 602 - Social Structural Determinants of Physical Activity Credits: 3
KIN 612 - Policy, Built Environment and Physical Activity Credits: 3
KIN 614 - Physical Activity Behavior Settings: Youth Sport to Senior Centers Credits: 3
KIN 655 - Individual Physical Activity Promotion Credits: 3

Kinesiology Elective Courses 300 level or higher (9 credit hours)

Select 9 credit hours of additional upper level KIN courses.

Kansas State University

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Dual Degree: B.S. in Human Nutrition and B.S. in Kinesiology

Bachelor’s degree requirements

General requirements (59-63 credit hours)

Communications (8-9 credit hours)

Humanities (6 credit hours)

Social Science (6 credit hours)

Integrative Human Ecology course (1 credit hour)

Natural and Physical Sciences (29-30 credit hours)

Biological Sciences (15-16 credit hours)

Physical Sciences (14 credit hours)

Quantitative Studies (9-11 credit hours)

Professional studies (65 credit hours)

Nutrition Sciences (29 credit hours)

Nutrition or Kinesiology (3 credit hours)

Kinesiology (33 credit hours)

Lower Level Core Courses (18 credit hours)

Upper-level Core Courses (15 credit hours)

Exercise Physiology (3 credit hours)

Select one course from the following (3 credit hours)

Exercise Behavioral Science (3 credit hours)

Select one course from the following (3 credit hours)

Kinesiology Elective Courses 300 level or higher (9 credit hours)

Total credit hours required for graduation (130-134)