Exercise Science – Standard Plan
Sample Course Sequence
UConn Graduation Requirements – including major and Common Curriculum requirements – can be found at UConn’s Undergraduate Catalog.
Students normally average 15 credits per semester over a 4-year period (fall/spring only) to meet the 120 academic credits required.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 1107 – Principles of Biology I OR CHEM 1127Q – General Chemistry | 4 |
| KINS 1100 – Exercise and Wellness for Everyone | 3 |
| ENGL 1007 – Writing and Multimodal Composition | 4 |
| CHEM 1127Q – General Chemistry I | 4 |
| UNIV 1800/1810 – First Year Experience | 1 |
| Total Credits: 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 1108 – Principles of Biology II | 4 |
| PSYC 1100 – General Psychology I | 3 |
| MATH 1060Q – Pre-Calculus OR MATH 1131Q – Calculus (pre-requisite for PHYS 1201Q) | 3-4 |
| CHEM 1128Q – General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Total Credits: 14-15 | |
Summer Session
ELECTIVE/Foreign Language** – 3 or 4 credits
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| KINS 2227 – Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| PHYS 1201Q – General Physics I | 4 |
| PNB 2264 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I (must complete BIOL 1107 AND CHEM 1127Q) | 4 |
| NUSC 1165 – Fundamentals of Nutrition | 3 |
| Total Credits: 14 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHYS 1202Q – General Physics II | 4 |
| PNB 2265 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| TOI/Gen Ed (suggested (TOI-5): PSYC 1101) | 3 |
| KINS 3550 – Exercise Prescription for Clinical Populations | 3 |
| KINS 1300 – Fundamentals of Resistance Training | 1 |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
Third Year
If considering Education Abroad, the Spring semester of the junior year is recommended in some majors.
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| KINS 3522 – Biomechanics | 3 |
| KINS 4500 – Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| NUSC 4250 – Sport Nutrition | 3 |
| TOI/Gen Ed (suggested (TOI-2): HDFS 2001) | 3 |
| TOI/Gen Ed (suggested (TOI-1): DMD 2020 OR EPSY 1450W OR EPSY 1380) | 3 |
| KINS 1200 – Fundamentals of Exercise Testing | 1 |
| Total Credits: 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| KINS 4510 – Advanced Topics in Health/Sport | 3 |
| KINS 3530 – Aerobic Training Health/Performance | 3 |
| KINS 3531W OR KINS 4511W – optional W course | 1 |
| KINS 3212 – Field Experiences in Rehab, Health Care and Sport | 3 |
| TOI/Gen Ed (suggested (TOI-4): ARE 1110E) | 3 |
| MAJOR Required/Related Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15-16 | |
Fourth Year
Fall
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| KINS 3545 – Resistance Training Health/Performance | 3 |
| KINS 3546W – optional W course | 1 |
| TOI/Gen Ed (suggested (TOI-3): SOCI 1251 OR SOCI 1501) | 3 |
| KINS 3222 – Mental Health in Sport | 3 |
| MAJOR Required/Related Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits: 12-13 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| KINS 3320 – Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| KINS 4204 – Exercise Science Capstone | 2 |
| KINS 4206W – Scientific Writing in Exercise Science | 1 |
| COMM 1100 – Public Speaking | 3 |
| MAJOR Required/Related Elective | 1-3 |
| STAT 1000Q – Introduction to Statistics OR STAT 1100Q – Elementary Concepts of Statistics | 4 |
| Total Credits: 14-16 | |
Related Elective Courses include 10 credits from related credits from related coursework from any of the following departments: AH, CHEM, KINS, MCB, NUSC, PNB, PSYC, SOCI that are above >2000 level and not otherwise required for the concentration. Students should work with their academic advisors to choose these based on academic and career goals.
Other courses may be used to meet this requirement pending advisor and department head approval. Students selecting KINS 3098 Variable Topics or KINS 3099 Independent Study for Undergraduates for related/cognate courses, can use up to three credits to satisfy this degree requirement.
| Common Related Elective Courses | |
| CHEM 2241 – Organic Chemistry ** | 3 |
| KINS 2200 – Introduction to Athletic Training | 3 |
| KINS 3098/3099 – Independent Study | 1-3 |
| KINS 3098 – Sprots Medicine Study Abroad | 3 |
| NUSC 3320 – Community Nutrition | 3 |
| NUSC 4236 – Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism ** | 3 |
| PSYC 2200 – Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2300 – Abnormal Psychology * | 3 |
| PSYC 2400 – Developmental Psychology * | 3 |
| MCB 2410 – Genetics | 3 |
| MCB 2000 – Biochemistry ** | 4 |
*PSYC 1101 is a pre-requisite (TOI-5)
**Required courses for Minor in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport
Students can elect to enroll in Summer/Winter sessions. Course options can be found at the Summer Session and Winter Session sites.
Students interested in Education Abroad should discuss options (semester, winter or summer) with major advisor.
All students beginning in Fall 2025 will be taking courses that fall into six Topics of Inquiry (TOIs) and three Competencies, while students who matriculated prior to Fall 2025 will continue to follow the General Education Curriculum. Transfer students will have the option to follow either the TOI requirements or the General Education Curriculum. Please consult with your advisor if you have questions.