BS Kinesiology
“While I was at Mason, I loved being able to work with all kinds of populations, helping people understand how the right kind of movement and exercise and form can have a strengthening and healing effect on their bodies...I feel like the kinesiology degree has prepared me well for my career.”
—Emily Busch, BS Kinesiology ‘19
Mission Statement
The mission of the Kinesiology undergraduate program is to advance the field of kinesiology through research, community outreach, and the preparation of future leaders in kinesiology-related professions. Program faculty use a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach to the study of human movement, utilizing classroom, laboratory, and experiential learning environments.
Our curriculum and learning environments prepare students to excel in careers and advanced professional or graduate study by instilling strong scientific knowledge in health, wellness, and performance across the lifespan. Multiple internships provide students with the opportunity to apply their learning in general fitness, clinical, and sports performance settings.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to graduate kinesiologists who are well equipped with the requisite knowledge, skills, and qualifications to become tomorrow’s leaders in addressing major health and wellness challenges facing society.
This program is recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology
Courses for the Kinesiology BS are primarily held on the Science and Technology campus.
Mason Core (38 credits)
- Written communication (6)
- Oral communication (3)
- Information technology (3)
- Quantitative reasoning (3) Must take STAT 250
- Literature (3)
- Arts (3)
- Western Civilization/World History (3)
- Social and behavioral sciences (3)
- Global understanding (3)
- Natural science (8) Must take BIOL 124 and BIOL 125
- Synthesis/Capstone (met by completion of KINE 490, a program requirement)
Professional Sequence (68 credits)
First Year Fall
- BIOL 124: Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits) (Mason Core: Natural Science)
- KINE 100: Introduction to Kinesiology (3 credits)
- HEAL 110: Personal Health (3 credits)
First Year Spring
- BIOL 125: Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits) (Mason Core: Natural Science)
- ATEP 300: Functional Anatomy (3 credits)
Second Year Fall
- KINE 310: Exercise Physiology I (3 credits)
- KINE 320: Principles of Human Nutrition (3 credits)
Second Year Spring
- KINE 200: Methods of Exercise Instruction (3 credits)
- KINE 260: Behavior Modification for Physical Activity (3 credits) or SPMT 320: Psychology of Sport (3 credits)
- KINE 370: Exercise Testing and Evaluation (3 credits)
Third Year Fall
- ATEP 120: First Aid and Emergency Care (2 credits)
- KINE 330: Seminar in Kinesiology (3 credits)
- KINE 350: Exercise Prescription and Programming (3 credits)
Third Year Spring
- KINE 341: Kinesiology Practicum (3 credits)
- KINE 360: Strength Training: Concepts and Applications (3 credits)
- KINE 380: Exercise Prescription and Programming for Special Populations (3 credits)
- STAT 250: Introductory Statistics I (3 credits) (Mason Core: Quantitative Reasoning)
Fourth Year Fall
- KINE 441: Kinesiology Internship II (3 credits)
- KINE 450: Research Methods (3 credits) (fulfills writing intensive requirements)
- KINE 400: Biomechanics (3 credits)
- KINE 410: Exercise Physiology II (3 credits)
- KINE 420: Sport and Exercise Nutrition (3 credits)
Fourth Year Spring
- KINE 490: Kinesiology Internship (6 credits) (fulfills capstone requirement)
Electives (14 credits)
Choose an additional 14 credits from the university catalog.
Total: 120 credits
##Kinesiology Minor
An 18-credit Kinesiology minor is available to all Mason undergraduate students, with the exception of those enrolled in the BS in Kinesiology. Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor and may not be used to fulfill requirements of the student's major, concentration, an undergraduate certificate, or another minor.
https://kinesiology.gmu.edu/kinesiology/minor/
To obtain more information about the degree requirements for the Kinesiology major, please click on the following link to schedule an advising appointment with Ms. Tiffany Sandstrum. https://kinesiology.gmu.edu/kinesiology/advising