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Aug 31, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Kinesiology and Sport Management (B.S.)
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34-55 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours
Welcome to the Division of Kinesiology and Sport Management at the University of South Dakota. The undergraduate KSM program is comprised of two specializations: Exercise Science and Sport Management. Our division is known for being an energetic and innovative major providing students with the ability to conduct extraordinary research while gaining real world knowledge through practical experiences and exceptional internship opportunities. Students are attracted to this major due to the faculty’s interest in their individual growth as well as providing them with the marketable skills to become successful in today’s competitive business environment.
Kinesiology and Sport Management Departmental Requirements (34-55 hours)
Core Coursework (9 hours)
Select a Required Specialization (25-46 hours)
Specialization in Sport Management (25-36 hours)
Specialization in Exercise Science (29-46 Hours)
Electives-Select 6-23 credit hours from pre-professional and/or applied emphasis:
Pre-Professional:
It is recommended that students pursuing professional graduate programs should select from the following list:*
- BIOL 151 - General Biology I (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
- BIOL 151L - General Biology I Lab (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
- BIOL 153 - General Biology II (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
- BIOL 153L - General Biology II Lab (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
- CHEM 112 - General Chemistry I (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
- CHEM 112L - General Chemistry I Laboratory (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
- CHEM 114 - General Chemistry II (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
- CHEM 114L - General Chemistry II Laboratory (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
- CHEM 310 - Fundamental Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 310L - Fundamental Organic Chemistry Lab
- KSM 453 - Sport Psychology (C)
- PHYS 111 - Introduction to Physics I (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
- PHYS 111L - Introduction to Physics I Laboratory (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
- PHYS 113 - Introduction to Physics II (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
- PHYS 113L - Introduction to Physics II Laboratory (C) [SGR #6, HSDC]
- STAT 281 - Introduction to Statistics (C) [SGR #5, HSDC]
- PSYC 321 - Human Development: Lifespan (C)
- PSYC 451 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior (C)
Applied:
It is recommended that students pursuing careers in strength & conditioning, sports performance, personal training, or corporate wellness should select from the following list:
Note:
*Common pre-professional programs include physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, chiropractic, physician assistant, and medical school.
Fast Track Kinesiology and Sport Management, B.S. Exercise Science specialization to Occupational Therapy, O.T.D. (37 hours)
Core Coursework (9 hours)
Specialization in Exercise Science for Fast Track to O.T.D. (26 Hours)
Four-Year Program Guides and Costs
USD encourages students to take 15 credits per semester or 30 credits within the year in order to graduate in 4 years. To help students complete their academic degree program in four years, we provide a sample academic plan. Please work with your academic advisor to confirm your plan.
State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live
If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference USD’s State Authorization webpage.
State Authorization
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