The Kinesiology B.S. program is undergoing curriculum changes to best prepare our students beyond graduation. We are changing course names, course codes, course prefixes and prerequisites effective Fall 2022. You may find a full list of these changes as they are updated below.

New CodeNew Course TitleOld CodeOld Course Title
APK2003Careers and Professional Development in KinesiologyPET3005Introduction to Kinesiology
APK2300Injury Management and Emergency CareAPK2300Basic Sport First Aid and CPR
APK3174Personal Training MethodsPET4083Personal Training Methods
APK3200Motor Development and LearningPET4050CMotor Development and Learning
APK3402Motivational Aspects of Athletic PerformancePET4215Motivational Aspects of Athletic Performance
SPM3504Risk Management and Administrative Responsibilities in KinesiologySPM3504Fiscal Facilities: Issues in Sport and Athletic Coaching
APK3321Exercise is MedicinePET4088Physical Activity and Preventative Medicine
APK4163Sport Nutrition and Exercise MetabolismPET3361Nutrition and Metabolism
APK4103Kinetic AnatomyPET4325Functional Kinesiology
APK4112Exercise Physiology IPET3351Applied Exercise Physiology
APK4113Strength and Conditioning IPET3771Strength and Conditioning Concepts
APK4119Exercise Prescription for Special PopulationsPET4552Exercise Prescription for Special Populations
APK4125CAssessment and Evaluation in KinesiologyPET4550CAssessment & Evaluation in Kinesiology
APK4134CExercise Physiology IIAPK4110CAdvanced Exercise Physiology
APK4175Body Composition and Weight ManagementPET3125Fitness and Weight Management
APK4220CApplied BiomechanicsPET4312CApplied Biomechanics
PEM2104Personal Fitness and WellnessPEM2104Personal Fitness
APK4926Undergraduate Internship in Kinesiology APK4926Practicum
APK4950Capstone in KinesiologyPET4901Capstone in Kinesiology

Frequently Asked Questions

Course names, course codes, course prefixes and prerequisites.

The academic programs within the Division of Kinesiology are being updated to reflect a more contemporary approach to preparing our students beyond graduation. This is including curricular changes aimed at the pursuit of accreditation processes supported by several professional organizations within our field, including the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

No. Students will retain their catalog year.

The Division of Kinesiology will honor the old prerequisites for students in the Summer 2022 catalog term and prior. You should be able to register via myUCF without any errors. However, if an issue arises, please contact your assigned academic advisor for assistance.

No. While courses may look different, the prerequisites and requirements for students in the Summer 2022 catalog term and prior will remain the same.

We are hosting virtual advising sessions via Zoom. Dates and times are TBD, please check back for updates. You may also contact your assigned advisor via email.

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