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Office of the University Registrar

2009-10 Undergraduate Catalog

Majors

Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
College: Health and Human Performance
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Specializations: Exercise Physiology, Fitness/Wellness Specialist
Hour for the Degree: 120
Minor: No
Combined-Degree Program: No
Website: www.hhp.ufl.edu/apk/acad/unde/programs.php

The University of Florida admits students as freshmen into the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. The department offers programs designed to prepare students as specialists in exercise physiology and fitness/wellness.

To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.

Specialization: Exercise Physiology
Specialization: Fitness/Wellness Specialist

Specialization: Exercise Physiology

The exercise physiology specialization prepares students for a career in the health professions, including medical, dental, physical therapy, and veterinary school, or for graduate study in exercise science. The curriculum provides a strong basic science background and requires additional coursework in the biological aspects of exercise. All required courses must be completed before the internship. A maximum of two Cs can be earned in tracking courses. All other tracking grades must be B or better.

Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • Complete 2 of 9 critical-tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA on tracking coursework: APK 2100C, APK 2105C, APK 3110C, BSC 2010/2010L, BSC 2011/2011L,
    CHM 2045/2045L, CHM 2046/2046L, MAC 2311 or MAC 2233, PSY 2012

Semester 2:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA on tracking coursework

Semester 3:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA on tracking coursework

Semester 4:

  • Complete 2 critical-tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA on all tracking coursework

Semester 5:

  • Complete all 9 critical-tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA on all tracking coursework

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P)4
MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE-M)4
PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S)3
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Total 14
Semester 2Credits
CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P)4
MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (4) or
MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus 1 (3) (GE-M)
3-4
Humanities (GE-H) (3000/4000 level)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) 3
Total 13-14
Semester 3Credits
APK 2100C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory (GE-B)4
APK 2300C Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries3
BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B)4
Elective2
Humanities (GE-H) (3000/4000 level)3
Total 16
Semester 4Credits
APK 2105C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory (GE-B)4
BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B)4
Elective (recommended AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication or
SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking or
Any 3000-/4000-level course
3
Exercise physiology approved elective (refer to degree audit)3
Humanities (GE-H) or Social and Behavioral Science (GE-S) (3000/4000 level)3
Total 17
Semester 5Credits
APK 3110C Physiology of Exercise and Training3
APK 3200 Motor Learning3
APK 3405 Exercise Psychology3
PHY 2053 and 2053L Physics 1 (4) and Laboratory (1)5
Exercise physiology approved elective (refer to degree audit)3
Total 17
Semester 6Credits
APK 4120 Clinical Exercise Physiology3
APK 4125C Physical Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription3
PHY 2054 and PHY 1054L Physics 2 (4) and Laboratory (1)5
Exercise physiology approved electives (refer to degree audit) 6
Total 17
Semester 7Credits
APK 3220C Biomechanical Basis of Movement3
APK 4112 Advanced Exercise Physiology3
APK 4115 Neuromuscular Aspects of Exercise3
Exercise physiology approved electives (refer to degree audit)5
Total 14
Semester 8Credits
APK 4940C Internship12
Total 12

Specialization: Fitness/Wellness Specialist

The fitness/wellness specialization emphasizes the practical aspects of fitness and wellness. Students become exercise technicians and specialists in hospitals and corporate, private or state agencies. Students must complete a one-semester internship in one of these settings. All required courses must be completed before the internship.

Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
  • Complete 2 of 8 critical-tracking courses with a 2.5 GPA on tracking coursework: APK 2100C, APK 2105C, APK 2300C, ECO 2023, HUN 2201, MAC 1140 or
    MAC 1147 or calculus, PSY 2012, STA 2023. A C grade or better is required in APK 2100, APK 2105C and APK 2300C.

Semester 2:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with a 2.6 GPA on tracking coursework

Semester 3:

  • Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with a 2.7 GPA on tracking coursework

Semester 4:

  • Complete all 8 critical-tracking courses with a 2.8 GPA on tracking coursework

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.

Recommended semester plan

Semester 1Credits
MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (4) (GE-M) or
MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (3) or
MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1
3-4
PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S)3
Composition (GE-C, WR)3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B) (chemistry or biology recommended)3
Total 15-16
Semester 2Credits
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics4
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M)3
Elective (recommend SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking or
AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication)
3
Electives6
Total 16
Semester 3Credits
APK 2100C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory (GE-B)4
APK 2300C Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries3
HSC 3102 Personal and Family Health (GE-S)3
Elective3
Humanities (GE-H)3
Total 16
Semester 4Credits
APK 2105C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory (GE-B)4
HUN 2201 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition 3
Elective4
Fitness/wellness approved elective (refer to degree audit)3
Total 14
Semester 5Credits
APK 3110C Physiology of Exercise and Training3
APK 3200 Motor Learning3
APK 3405 Exercise Psychology3
MAN 3025 Principles of Management4
PUR 3000 Principles of Public Relations3
Total 16
Semester 6Credits
APK 4125C Physical Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription3
APK 4XXX Research Methods3
MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing4
Fitness/wellness approved elective (refer to degree audit)3
Elective (3000/4000 level)3
Total 16
Semester 7Credits
APK 3113 Principles of Strength and Conditioning3
APK 3220C Biomechanical Basis of Movement3
Fitness/wellness approved electives (refer to degree audit)9
Total 15
Semester 8Credits
APK 4940C Internship12
Total 12