Kinesiology Minor

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Admission to the Program

Any undergraduate student in good academic standing at SUNY Brockport is eligible for admission into the kinesiology minor.

Program Requirements

Minor Departmental Requirements 18 credits

Required Core Courses 15 credits

  • PES 300 Introduction to Kinesiology

Electives 3 credits

ONE of the following (not already chosen for required courses):

  • PES 305 Significance of Physical Activity
  • PES 325 Kinesiological Bases for Exercise and Sport
  • PES 335 Physiological Bases for Exercise and Sport
  • PES 350 History of Sport, Play, and Exercise
  • PES 360 Philosophy of Sport, Play, and Exercise
  • PES 413 Motor Development
  • PES 430 Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • PES 439 Motor Learning
  • PES 396 Women in Sport*
  • PES 399 Independent Study
  • PES 401 Physical Activity in Adulthood
  • PES 405 Obesity in Society*
  • PES 415 Sports Nutrition
  • PES 420 Biomechanics 
  • PES 441 Sport in Society
  • PES 445 Social Psychology of Sport
  • PES 460 Ethics of Sport
  • PES 499 Independent Study

*denotes courses that meet both major and general education requirements

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

  1. Students will be able to explain physiological, kinesiological, and biomechanical principles related to physical activity.
  2. Students will be able to evaluate the socio-cultural and historical context of physical activity.
  3. Students will be able to explain psychological and motor behavior principles related to physical activity.
  4. Students will be able to explain physical activity's importance for health, wellness, and quality of life.
  5. Students will be able to analyze philosophic issues and arguments related to physical activity.
  6. Students will be able to exhibit the skills required for proficient performance in physical activity.