运动机能科学学士学位课程包括15个学分时的核心课程，另外还包括四个集中领域之一的附加课程：运动科学，临床运动科学，行为心理学或体育。有关所需的集中区学时数，请参阅以下程序说明。无论专注力如何，都要求学生完成120个运动学学期的总学期。此外，攻读运动机能学学位的学生将负责确保他们完成48个上级学分（300和400级课程）。运动机能学的学生必须至少保持2.75的GPA，才能报读大多数高级SP M和PE P课程。临床运动科学集中课程中的某些课程要求最低累积GPA为3.0。ENGL 111G，II区课程，所有运动
The mission of the Kinesiology program is to provide the best hands-on education to prepare students to be leaders in health-related areas within the borderland region. We strive to educate our community on the importance of physical activity and promote kinesiology as a vital field of study to enhance physical and mental health.<br>Why Chose NMSU<br>Kinesiology is one of the fastest-growing fields in the country and the premier major for students interested in a career in allied health. Health-related careers are expected to grow by 18% through 2026 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Kinesiology ensures that students are well prepared for their future careers by incorporating hands-on experiences both within and outside of the classroom. Come learn how NMSU Kinesiology can prepare you for a career in Medicine, Therapy, Health and Wellness, Athletic Training, or Physical Education.<br><br>Program Overview<br>The foci of the programs of study include an understanding of human physiological, psychological, and biomechanical function and performance, as well as the impact of age, injury and/or disease on normal human function and performance.<br>Students chose between three concentrations, physical education, exercise science, or performance psychology. The physical education track prepares students for a career as a physical education teachers. Students will take courses both in kinesiology and teacher education. Exercise science is the ideal track for students pursuing a career in allied health. This track offers the flexibility to incorporate prerequisites into your degree plan for many different areas of study. The performance psychology track offers the opportunity to minor in psychology as part of the kinesiology degree plan. This is ideal for students that are interested in both physical and mental performance. All degree plans in kinesiology adhere to the American Kinesiology Association on core areas of instruction for an undergraduate curriculum. Please see the various degree plans below for additional information.