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  • Applied Physiology and Kinesiology

    The department offers programs designed to prepare students as specialists in exercise physiology and fitness/wellness.

    About This Major

    Overview

    The University of Florida admits students as freshmen into the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. The exercise physiology specialization prepares students for careers in one of the health professions or graduate study in exercise science. Fitness/wellness prepares students to function as exercise technicians, exercise specialists and/or wellness instructors in hospital, corporate, private or government agencies.

    Exercise Physiology
    Fitness/Wellness

    Exercise Physiology

    The exercise physiology specialization prepares students for a career in the health professions, including medical, nursing, dental, physical or occupational therapy, and physician assistant, or for graduate study in exercise science or biomedical health fields. The curriculum provides a strong basic science background and requires additional coursework in the biological aspects of exercise. Students are required to complete a one semester internship as a capstone experience. 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

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

    Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.

    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
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    Recommended Semester Plan

    To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. Students are required to complete HUM 2305 The Good Life (GE-H) in semester 1 or 2.

    Semester 1 Credits
    CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and General Chemistry 1 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 2 Credits
    CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory (1) (GE-P) 4
    HUM 2305 What is the Good Life (GE-H)​ 3​
    MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (4) (GE-M) or
    MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus 1 (3) (GE-M)
    3-4
    Social and Behavioral Science, 3/4000 level (GE-S) (WR) 3
    Total 13-14
    Semester 3 Credits
    APK 2100C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory (GE-B) 4
    BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Integrated Principles of Biology 1 Laboratory (1) (GE-B) 4
    Electives, 3/4000 level
    (AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication (3) or
    SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking (3) recommended)
    5
    Humanities, 3/4000 level (GE-H and N) (WR) 3
    Total 16
    Semester 4 Credits
    APK 2105C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory (GE-B) 4
    ATR 2010C Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 3
    BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Integrated Principles of Biology 2 Laboratory (1) (GE-B) 4
    HSC 3537 Health and Medical Terminology 3
    Humanities, 3/4000 level (GE-D and H) (WR) or
    Social and Behavioral Science, 3/4000 level (GE-D and S)
    3
    Total 17
    Semester 5 Credits
    APK 3110C Physiology of Exercise and Training 3
    APK 3200 Motor Learning 3
    APK 3400 Sport Psychology or
    APK 3405 Exercise Psychology
    3
    PHY 2053 and 2053L Physics 1 (4) and Physics 1 Laboratory (1) 5
    Approved elective (refer to list below) 3
    Total 17
    Semester 6 Credits
    APK 3113 Principles of Strength and Conditioning 3
    APK 4120 Clinical Exercise Physiology 3
    APK 4125C Physical Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription 3
    Approved electives (refer to list below) 7
    Total 16
    Semester 7 Credits
    APK 3220C Biomechanical Basis of Movement 3
    APK 4050 Research Methods in APK 3
    APK 4112 Advanced Exercise Physiology 3
    APK 4115 Neuromuscular Aspects of Exercise 3
    Approved electives (refer to list below) 3
    Total 15
    Semester 8 Credits
    APK 4940C Internship 12
    Total 12
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    Exercise Physiology Approved Electives (11 credits)

    Approved electives may not be offered every semester. Refer to the course descriptions section for prerequisites.

    AGR 3303 Genetics 3
    APK 3400 Introduction to Sport Psychology 3
    APK 4912 APK Undergraduate Research 0-5
    BCH 3025 Fundamentals of Biochemistry 4
    BCH 4024 Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 4
    CHM 2200 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry 3
    CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1 3
    CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry 2 3
    CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2
    CLP 3144 Abnormal Psychology 3
    DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology 3
    HSC 4233 Patient Health Information 3
    HUN 2201 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition 3
    MCB 3020 Basic Biology of Microorganisms 3
    MCB 3020L Laboratory for Basic Biology of Microorganisms 1
    ​MDU 4003 Introduction to the Professions of Medicine ​3
    MDU 4031 Medicine and the Law 3
    MDU 4061 Introduction to Medical Bioethics 3
    MDU 4850 Diseases of Eating 3
    PCB 3063 Genetics 4
    PET 3361 Sport Nutrition 3
    PET 4948C Practicum in Exercise and Sport Sciences 1-5
    PHY 2054 and 2054L Physics 2 (4) and Physics 2 Laboratory (1) 5
    STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 3
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    Fitness/Wellness

    The fitness/wellness specialization emphasizes the practical and applied aspects of exercise science. Students in this specialization become exercise technicians and specialists in hospitals and corporate, private or state agencies. Many students in this specialization also pursue careers in health professions. Students are required to complete a one semester internship as a capstone experience. All required courses must be completed before the internship.

    Critical Tracking

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

    Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.

    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, ATR 2010C, ECO 2023 or AEB2014, HUN 2201, MAC 1140 or
      MAC 1147 or calculus, PSY 2012, STA 2023. Minimum grades of C are required in APK 2100C, APK 2105C and ATR 2010C.

    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
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    Recommended Semester Plan

    To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. Students are required to complete HUM 2305 The Good Life (GE-H) in semester 1 or 2.

    Semester 1 Credits
    HUM 2305 What is the Good Life (GE-H)​ 3​
    MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (3) (GE-M) or
    MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (4) (GE-M) or
    MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (4) (GE-M)
    3-4
    PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) 3
    Composition (GE-C, WR) 3
    ​Elective
    (CHM 1030 Basic Chemistry Concepts and Applications 1 or
    CHM 2045 General Chemistry 1 or
    BSC 2009 Biological Sciences or
    BSC 2010 Integrated Principles of Biology 1 recommended; all GE-B or P)
    ​3
    Total 15-16
    Semester 2 Credits
    AEB 2014 Economics Issues, Food and You (3) (GE-S) or
    ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (4) (GE-S)
    3-4
    STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) 3
    Elective
    (AEC 3030C Effective Oral Communication or
    SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking recommended)
    3
    Elective (WR) 3
    ​Elective ​3
    Total 15-16
    Semester 3 Credits
    APK 2100C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory (GE-B) 4
    HUN 2201 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (GE-B) 3
    Electives 5
    Humanities (GE-H and N) (WR) 3
    Total 15
    Semester 4 Credits
    APK 2105C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory (GE-B) 4
    ATR 2010C Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 3
    HSC 3102 Personal and Family Health (GE-S) 3
    Elective (any GE-D) (WR) 3
    ​Elective ​2
    Total 15
    Semester 5 Credits
    APK 3110C Physiology of Exercise and Training 3
    APK 3200 Motor Learning 3
    MAN 3025 Principles of Management (GE-S) 4
    PET 3361 Sports Nutrition 3
    Approved elective (refer to list below) 3
    Total 16
    Semester 6 Credits
    APK 3113 Principles of Strength and Conditioning 3
    APK 4050 Research Methods in APK 3
    APK 4125C Physical Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription 3
    Approved electives (refer to list below) 7
    Total 16
    Semester 7 Credits
    APK 3220C Biomechanical Basis of Movement 3
    APK 3400 Sport Psychology or
    APK 3405 Exercise Psychology
    3
    MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing (GE-S) 4
    Approved electives (refer to list below) 6
    Total 16
    Semester 8 Credits
    APK 4940C Internship 12
    Total 12

    Fitness/Wellness Approved Electives (16 credits)

    Approved electives may not be offered every semester. Refer to the course descriptions section for prerequisites.

    ADV 3008 Principles of Advertising 3
    APK 3400 Introduction to Sport Psychology 3
    APK 4112 Advanced Exercise Physiology 3
    APK 4115 Neuromuscular Aspects of Exercise 3
    APK 4120 Clinical Exercise Physiology ​3
    ​APK 4912 Undergraduate Research ​1-5
    CLP 3144 Abnormal Psychology 3
    DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology 3
    ENT 3003 Principles of Entrepreneurship 4
    FIN 3403 Business Finance 4
    HSC 4232C Exercise Therapy, Adapted Physical Activity and Health (GE-S and D) 3
    HSC 3537 Health and Medical Terminology 3
    ​HSC 4233 Patient Health Education ​3
    HSC 4579 Women's Health Issues 3
    LEI 3320 Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services 2
    MDU 4003 Introduction to the Professions of Medicine 3
    MDU 4061 Introduction to Medical Bioethics 3
    PET 4948C Practicum in Exercise and Sport Sciences 1-5
    SPM 3306 Sport Marketing 3
    ​SPM 4154 ​3
    SPM 4723 Legal Issues in Sport and Physical Activity 3
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majors: applied-physiology-and-kinesiology