2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
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.
Exercise Physiology
Fitness/Wellness
The exercise physiology specialization prepares students for a career in the health professions or for graduate study in exercise science. The curriculum provides a strong basic science background and requires additional course work 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.
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.
| Applied Physiology and Kinesiology |
| College: Health and Human Performance |
| Degree: Bachelor of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology |
| Specializations: Exercise Physiology, Fitness/Wellness |
| Hour for the Degree: 120 |
| Minor: No |
| Combined-Degree Program: No |
| Website: www.hhp.ufl.edu/apk/undergrad/ |
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.
Exercise Physiology
Fitness/Wellness
The exercise physiology specialization prepares students for a career in the health professions or for graduate study in exercise science. The curriculum provides a strong basic science background and requires additional course work 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 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 course work: PSY 2012, SPC 2600 or AEE 3030C, CHM 2045/2045L, CHM 2046/2046L, BSC 2010/2010L, BSC 2011/2011L, MAC 2311 or MAC 2233, APK 2100C, APK 2105C, APK 3110C
Semester 2:
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA on tracking course work
Semester 3:
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA on tracking course work
Semester 4:
- Complete 9 critical-tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA on all tracking course work
Semester 5:
- Complete APK 3110C
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE-M) | 4 |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (4) or MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus 1 (3) (GE-M) | 3-4 |
| CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) (HSC 2100 Personal and Family Health recommended) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) (3000/4000 level) | 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 Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| APK 2300C Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) (3000/4000 level) | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| 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 |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication (recommended for 3000-/4000-level) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) or Social and Behavioral Science (GE-S) (3000/4000 level) | 3 |
| Exercise physiology approved electives (refer to degree audit list) | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| APK 3110C Physiology of Exercise and Training | 3 |
| APK 3200 Motor Learning | 3 |
| APK 3405 Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| Exercise Physiology approved elective (refer to degree audit list) | 3 |
| PHY 2053 and 2053L Physics 1 (4) and Laboratory (1) | 5 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| APK 4125C Physical Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| Exercise physiology approved elective (refer to degree audit list) | 6 |
| APK 4120 Clinical Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| PHY 2054 Physics 2 | 4 |
| PHY 2054L Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| APK 4112 Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| APK 3220C Biomechanical Basis of Movement | 3 |
| APK 4115 Neuromuscular Aspects ofExercise | 3 |
| Exercise physiology approved elective (refer to degree audit list) | 5 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| APK 4940C Internship | 12 |
| Total | 12 |
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 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 course work: PSY 2012, MAC 1140 or MAC 1147 or calculus, STA 2023, APK 2100C, APK 2105C, APK 2300C, ECO 2023 and HUN 2201. 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 course work
Semester 3:
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with a 2.7 GPA on tracking course work
Semester 4:
- Complete all 8 critical-tracking courses with a 2.8 GPA on tracking course work
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| 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 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B) (chemistry or biology recommended) | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| HUN 2201 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| APK 2100C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory (GE-B) | 4 |
| ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Fitness/conditioning course (refer to degree audit list) | 2 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| APK 2105C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory (GE-B) | 4 |
| APK 2300C Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| PET 4905C Variable Topics in Exercise and Sport Sciences | 3 |
| Fitness/conditioning course (refer to degree audit list) | 2 |
| Elective (HSC 2100 Personal Family Health recommended) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| APK 3200 Motor Learning | 3 |
| APK 3110C Physiology of Exercise and Training | 3 |
| MAN 3025 Principles of Management | 4 |
| PUR 3000 Principles of Public Relations | 3 |
| APK 3405 Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| APK 4232 Measurement and Evaluation | 3 |
| APK 4125C Physical Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| Approved APK courses excluding practicum (refer to degree audit list) | 3 |
| Elective (3000-/4000-level course) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| APK 3220C Biomechanical Basis of Movement | 3 |
| APK 3113 Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| Approved APK courses excluding practicum (refer to degree audit list) | 10 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| APK 4940C Internship | 12 |
| Total | 12 |
Fitness/Wellness Conditioning Courses
| PEM 1101 Conditioning |
| PEM 1131 Weight Training 1 |
| PEM 1146 Jogging |
| PEM 2132 Advanced Weight Training |
| PEN 2172 Advanced Swimming |