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Bachelor of Science

Emphasis in Kinesiology

Kinesiotheraphy is defined as the application of scientifically based exercise principles adapted to enhance the strength, endurance, and mobility of individuals with functional limitations or those requiring extended physical conditioning.

The kinesiotherapist is a health care professional competent in the administation of musculoskeletal, neurological, ergonomic, biomechanical, psychological, and task specific functional tests and measures.

Admission Requirements

Any student satisfying admission requirements through the university Office of Admissions is eligible for admission to the School of Human Performance and Recreation.

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Human Performance with emphasis in physical education and specialization in Kinesiotheraphy.

Education Requirements

The Kinesiotherapy major is a baccalaureate program accrediated by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) This program can be completed in four years with the inclusion of one summer session. Once accepted into the second level of admission, the student must maintain a 2.8 GPA. Following completion of academic course work, two semesters of clinical internship are required.

Professional Credentialing

Individuals who graduate from an accrediated program are qualified to take the Kinesiotherapy Registration Examination, which is administered by Professional Examination Service of New York: Those who pass the exam are listed on the Kinesiotherapy Registry and must meet annual continuing education requirements to maintain a registered status.

Job Description

Kinesiotherapists provide a bridge between acute illness and physical wellness. They work primarily with medically stable patients to assist them in reaching their optimal level of functional capacity. They are skilled in adapting scientifically based exercises to accommodate in the medical/surgical limitations of their clients.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Southern Miss program are employed in the:

Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers

Public and private hospitals

Rehabilitation facilities

Wellness centers

Home-based exercise therapy programs

Aquatic therapy programs

Colleges and universities

Students also choose Kinesiotherapy as Pre-Professional Degree preparation for professional programs such as:

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Post-baccalaureate studies

Salary

The average starting salary is between $32,000 and $36,000 annually, depending on geographic location.

General Education Requirements

University Core

ENG 101 English Composition 1

ENG 102 English Composition II

ENG 203 World Literature

HIS 101 World Civilization I

HIS 102 World Civilization II

MAT 101 College Algebra

PSY 110 General Psychology

Fine Arts: ART 130, DAN 130, MUS 365 or THE 100

College Algebra: MAT 101

Social Studies: SOC 101, PHI 151 or REL 131

Prerequisite Classes

BSC 250 Anatomy and Physiology I

BSC 250L Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

BSC 251 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

BSC 251 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

CHS 101 Personal Wellness

CSC 100 Introduction to Computing

All of the following policies apply to all students admitted to the Kinesiotherapy specialization.

A minimum of "C" in all HPR, PSY, and BSC courses

A minimum of "B" in all THY courses

A degree program GPA of 2.8 or above.

Core Requirements

HPR 301 Kinesiology

HPR 301L Kinesiology Lab

HPR 308 Exercise Physiology

HPR 308L Exercise Physiology Lab

HPR 217 First Aid

HPR 401 Corrective and Adaptive Physical Education

HPR 404 Motor Development

HPR 423 Biomechanics

HPR 423L Biomechanics Lab

HPR 470 Development of Strength and Conditioning Programs

NFS 362 Nutrition

Specialization Courses

HPR 218 Medical Terminology

HPR 302 Techniques for Evaluating Fitness

HPR 303 Evaluation in Human Performance and Recreation

HPR 408 Clinical Exercise Physiology

HPR 370 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

HPR 373 Evaluation and Assessment of Physical Trauma

PSY 375 Development Psychology

PSY 426 Physiological Psychology

PSY 436 Abnormal Psychology

THY 411 Introduction to Kinesiotherapy

THY 412 Kinesiotherapy I

THY 413 Kinesiotherapy II

THY 421 Clinical Experience Seminar

THY 451 Neurology and Pathology

THY 460 Clinical Experience I

THY 470 Clinical Experience II

Related Links

American Kinesiotheraphy Association (AKTA)
Web Site:American Kinesiotheraphy Association (AKTA) (http://www.akta.org)

Commission on Accrediation of Allied Health Education Programs
Web Site: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (http://www.caahe

For course descriptions, please click on Course Descriptions

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	Bachelor of Science Emphasis in Kinesiology Kinesiotheraphy is defined as the application of scientifically based exercise principles adapted to enhance the strength, endurance, and mobility of individuals with functional limitations or those requiring extended physical conditioning. The kinesiotherapist is a health care professional competent in the administation of musculoskeletal, neurological, ergonomic, biomechanical, psychological, and task specific functional tests and measures. Admission Requirements Any student satisfying admission requirements through the university Office of Admissions is eligible for admission to the School of Human Performance and Recreation. Degree Bachelor of Science in Human Performance with emphasis in physical education and specialization in Kinesiotheraphy. Education Requirements The Kinesiotherapy major is a baccalaureate program accrediated by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) This program can be completed in four years with the inclusion of one summer session. Once accepted into the second level of admission, the student must maintain a 2.8 GPA. Following completion of academic course work, two semesters of clinical internship are required. Professional Credentialing Individuals who graduate from an accrediated program are qualified to take the Kinesiotherapy Registration Examination, which is administered by Professional Examination Service of New York: Those who pass the exam are listed on the Kinesiotherapy Registry and must meet annual continuing education requirements to maintain a registered status. Job Description Kinesiotherapists provide a bridge between acute illness and physical wellness. They work primarily with medically stable patients to assist them in reaching their optimal level of functional capacity. They are skilled in adapting scientifically based exercises to accommodate in the medical/surgical limitations of their clients. Employment Opportunities Graduates of the Southern Miss program are employed in the: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers Public and private hospitals Rehabilitation facilities Wellness centers Home-based exercise therapy programs Aquatic therapy programs Colleges and universities . Students also choose Kinesiotherapy as Pre-Professional Degree preparation for professional programs such as: Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Post-baccalaureate studies Salary The average starting salary is between $32,000 and $36,000 annually, depending on geographic location. General Education Requirements University Core ENG 101 English Composition 1 ENG 102 English Composition II ENG 203 World Literature HIS 101 World Civilization I HIS 102 World Civilization II MAT 101 College Algebra PSY 110 General Psychology Fine Arts: ART 130, DAN 130, MUS 365 or THE 100 College Algebra: MAT 101 Social Studies: SOC 101, PHI 151 or REL 131 Prerequisite Classes BSC 250 Anatomy and Physiology I BSC 250L Anatomy and Physiology I Lab BSC 251 Human Anatomy and Physiology II BSC 251 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab CHS 101 Personal Wellness CSC 100 Introduction to Computing All of the following policies apply to all students admitted to the Kinesiotherapy specialization. A minimum of "C" in all HPR, PSY, and BSC courses A minimum of "B" in all THY courses A degree program GPA of 2.8 or above. Core Requirements HPR 301 Kinesiology HPR 301L Kinesiology Lab HPR 308 Exercise Physiology HPR 308L Exercise Physiology Lab HPR 217 First Aid HPR 401 Corrective and Adaptive Physical Education HPR 404 Motor Development HPR 423 Biomechanics HPR 423L Biomechanics Lab HPR 470 Development of Strength and Conditioning Programs NFS 362 Nutrition Specialization Courses HPR 218 Medical Terminology HPR 302 Techniques for Evaluating Fitness HPR 303 Evaluation in Human Performance and Recreation HPR 408 Clinical Exercise Physiology HPR 370 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries HPR 373 Evaluation and Assessment of Physical Trauma PSY 375 Development Psychology PSY 426 Physiological Psychology PSY 436 Abnormal Psychology THY 411 Introduction to Kinesiotherapy THY 412 Kinesiotherapy I THY 413 Kinesiotherapy II THY 421 Clinical Experience Seminar THY 451 Neurology and Pathology THY 460 Clinical Experience I THY 470 Clinical Experience II Related Links American Kinesiotheraphy Association (AKTA) Web Site:American Kinesiotheraphy Association (AKTA) (http://www.akta.org) Commission on Accrediation of Allied Health Education Programs Web Site: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (http://www.caahe For course descriptions, please click on Course Descriptions
Last modified: August 5, 2006 \| Questions or Comments? The University of Southern Mississippi \| URL: http:// AA/EOE/ADAI