APK_BSAP - Applied Physiology and Kinesiology

About this Program

• College: Health and Human Performance
• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
• Credits for Degree: 120

To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.

The University of Florida admits students as freshmen into the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. The faculty are award-winning teachers, mentors, and researchers who are passionate about providing students with learning experiences in and out of the classroom that will prepare them for success in any number of professional areas. The department's curriculum is designed to give students a foundation in traditional Exercise Physiology and allow for a bit of personal tailoring in the upper-division. Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in APK will be forward-thinking leaders and top-notch problem solvers.

This curriculum provides a strong basic science background and requires additional coursework in the biological aspects of exercise. Students who wish to focus on fitness, wellness, and allied health professions can take courses that focus on exercise programming and techniques and anatomical aspects of movement. Students who are more interested in preparing for graduate school or other post-baccalaureate programs in health sciences can opt for courses with more clinical and advanced physiological content. All APK students complete 12 credit hours of internship, which is built into the degree. The internship can be completed as a single, 12-credit hour experience or broken into two, 6-credit hour experiences.