Program Requirements

A minor is possible but not required for the exercise and movement science (EMS) degree. With careful planning, you can use your electives toward a minor.

Check with your advisor to determine which option is best for you.

Common EMS minors

  • Nutrition
  • Spanish
  • Biomedical sciences
  • Psychology
  • Business
  • Chemistry

Exercise and Movement Science (Comprehensive)

Bachelor of Science

Admission requirements

Satisfaction of the following minimum criteria is required for admission to the program:

  1. A valid ACT score on file if required by the University for admission purposes.
  2. A combined (Missouri State and transfer) GPA of 2.50 or higher.
  3. Completion of COM 115 with a grade of "C" or higher, or concurrent enrollment in COM 115.
  4. Completion of at least 30 credit hours.

Major requirements (77-89):

Note: 14 hours may be double counted toward General Education requirements.

Major core (53-55 hours):

Note: a grade of C or better is required in all KIN courses.

  1. Specific General Education requirements:
    1. BIO 101(3) and 111(1), or BIO 121(4), or BMS 110(3) and 111(1).
    2. CHM 116(4) and 117(1) for Health Studies option; or PHY 123(4) for Pre-Professional option.
    3. PSY 121(3), KIN 210(3).
  2. BIO 101(3) and 111(1), or BIO 121(4), or BMS 110(3) and 111(1); PSY 121(3); KIN 250(4) or BMS 307(4); KIN 252(4) or BMS 308(4); KIN 212(1), 350(3), 360(4), 361(2), 362(4), 465(2), 468(4), 569(4); ATC 222(2) or KIN 253(2); DTN 240(3); PSY 200(3) or SOC 220(3) or MTH 340(3) or QBA 237(3) or AGR 330(3) or PSY 527(3); KIN 500(3) or KIN 491(3).
  3. Public Affairs Capstone Experience will be fulfilled by completion of KIN 500(3) or KIN 491(3).
Complete one of the following options:
Health Studies option (26-27 hours):
  1. CHM 116(4) and 117(1); KIN 256(2) or 358(3); KIN 257(2), 485(2), 550(3), 567(3); DTN 334(3); PSY 508(3); SWK 330(3).
  2. A grade of "C" or better is required in all KIN courses.
Pre-Professional option (30-36 hours):
  1. MTH 138(5) or 261(5) or 287(3); PHY 123(4); CHM 160(4) and 161(1); CHM 170(3) and 171(1) or CHM 352(3) and 353(2); CHM 201(3) and 202(2) or CHM 342(3) and 345(2); BIO 122(4) or BIO 212(2) and 213(1) or BIO 312(3) and 313(2); BMS 230(3) or BIO 235(3) and 236(1) or PHY 124(4); PSY 304(3).
  2. Students selecting the Pre-Professional option should meet with an advisor to determine the most appropriate course selection. Those preparing for possible selection into a physician assistant program should take both CHM 170(3) and 171(1), and both CHM 352(3) and 353(2). Students preparing for clinical science should take BMS 307(4) and 308(4) for the anatomy and physiology requirement.
Additional requirements:
  1. Students must pass the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist Exam, or the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exam, or score at least at the 70th percentile on a major field achievement exam.
  2. Students must pass a drug test and a background check to participate in required field experiences in clinical settings, in the workplace, and/or in schools.
  3. Student certification in first aid and CPR must be documented and maintained throughout the program.
  4. Transfer credit courses must have grade of "C" or better and be from a regionally accredited college or university.
  5. A combined (Missouri State and transfer) GPA of 2.50 or higher and a grade of "C" or better in all KIN courses is required for graduation.

University level requirements:

  1. General Education Program and Requirements
  2. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements