1. Kinesiology Orientation Fall 2019
Welcome to the Kinesiology program.
Today we will
Discuss the degree and careers
Enroll for your first semester at Kansas State

3. Get Involved Ambassadors (Kinesiology and HHS)
Kinesiology Student Association
Pre-Health Clubs
University Government
Greek Life
Community
Clubs
involvement/organizations/

4. What is Kinesiology?
Kinesiology is the study of physical activity across a range of tasks including exercise, daily living, play, sport, and work
Kinesiology promotes an understanding of the necessity and application of physical activities for optimal health

5. Primary Content areas In Major
Exercise Physiology
Exercise Behavioral Science

6. Degree options Kinesiology Bachelor of Science (BS)
BS/MS Combined program
BS/MPH Combined program
Kinesiology minor

7. Some common minor/majors
Business minor
Nutrition minor
Leadership minor
Biology minor
Language minor
Gerontology secondary major
Athletic training major*
Psychology major*
Physical Education Certificate*

8. Careers Pre-health (PT,OT,Chiro,PA,Med…)
Fitness promotion (personal training, strength conditioning, corporate fitness)
Public Health
Business (pharmaceutical/medical)
Wellness
Government agencies

9. What is academic advising?
Academic advising is designed to assist and enhance the University experience. Students must know who their advisor is, and be willing to work with their advisor to complete their degree in a timely and productive fashion. Advising is an educational process that by intention and design, facilitates students’ understanding of the meaning and purpose of higher education and fosters their intellectual and personal development toward academic success and lifelong learning (NACADA, 2004).

10. Selected University Services
Pre-health advisors
Career Center
Academic Assistance Center
Office of Student Life
Counseling Center
Student Financial Assistance
Tutoring Center
Student Services

11. Advising experience
Advising is typically a one-on-one experience after today.
Enrollment for Spring is in October, Enrollment for Fall/Summer is typically right after Spring break.
Your enrollment date is based upon your accumulated college credits

12. Meeting with an advisor
The easiest way to schedule an advising meeting is to an advisor with the days and times you can meet or schedule through SSC. A typical meeting can last from 10 to 30 minutes during which your flag will be pulled and a tentative schedule will be developed for the next semester.
Robert Pettay
Kendra Hodges
Becky Gilmore

13. What you will need to bring to your advising sessions
Your Kinesiology folder with your curriculum and information
A tentative list of courses you would like to enroll in
Some general goals you would like to achieve in the next semester
Questions you have about the department, college, university that need to be addressed
Advising for Spring semester is typically in October, Advising for Fall/Summer is typically after Spring break in March

14. Enrollment on KSIS https://ksis.k-state.edu
Students must have an eid and password
Students must not have any holds on their account to enroll
Advisor hold must be removed prior to enrollment
Students will not be allowed to enroll until their enrollment time based on completed credit hours prior to the current semester

15. Degree Audit (DARS)
The degree audit details the requirements for the degree and what courses have been completed towards the degree. This tool found in KSIS helps the student monitor progress towards the degree and identify required courses for degree completion.

16. Degree requirements – HHS
120 total hours
Maximum 60 hours transfer from a 2 year institution
45 hours above 300 level courses
2.0 overall GPA
2.2 Kinesiology GPA
“C” or better in 39 Kinesiology core courses and pre-requisites
20 of last 30 hours at KSU
All degree requirements met

17. Line schedule –Fall 2019
Click on semester you are looking for classes in, then click on course schedule. You can also access final exam schedules and other information at this site
Fall Schedule

18. options
Kansas State provides a number of different enrollment options for students including the Honors program, transition to college courses, and first year experiences for new students.

19. K-State First https://www.k-state.edu/first/
Make the most of your first year: Sign up for something!
We offer connection and community, academic and social support
Benefits of K-State First (CAT Communities and FYS classes)
Academic performance
Retention
Graduation and time to graduation
Engagement and enjoyment

20. K-State First Residential, Non-Residential, & Study Abroad
CAT Communities
Residential, Non-Residential, & Study Abroad
Most built around gen-ed courses
Website:

21. K-State First First year seminars
The First-Year Seminar program provides students with the chance to take small, exciting classes that are taught in a lively, interactive way. Do more than just go to class. Ask questions, interact with the professor and the other students, and challenge yourself with personalized, hands- on attention.

22. Undergraduate Catalog
The undergraduate catalog provides information on course descriptions and pre- requisites and can be found at
Information on grading policies, pre- requisites, course descriptions, contacts for departments and all other information about Kansas State policies
Minors and secondary majors

23. University calendar http://www.k-state.edu/calendar/
Use for information about drops, enrollment, and University events

24. Key Dates – Fall 2019 All events from University calendar
Monday August 26th – Fall term begins
August 26-30th- absence may result in drop
Monday September 2nd – University Holiday
Tuesday September 3rd - Last day to add without instructor permission
Monday September 16th – Last day 100% refund full semester course
Monday September 23rd – Last day 50% refund
Monday September 30th – Last day drop without a W recorded
Thursday October 17th- Global 8 week classes begin
Monday October 28th – Spring enrollment begins
Friday November 1st – Last day to drop a full semester course
November 25th to 29th – Student Holiday
Saturday December 14th – Commencement
Monday December 16th to 20th – Finals week

25. Kinesiology Minor
A Kinesiology minor allows students who are not Kinesiology majors to gain a general understanding of the necessity of movement activities for physical and psychological health

26. BS/MS/MPH Degree
The combined BS/MS and BS/MPH program provides exceptional undergraduates with the opportunity to obtain both a bachelor of science and master of science degree in Kinesiology in possibly five years or a bachelor of science and Master of Public Health degree in possibly five years, a shorter time than typically required to earn a BS and Masters if both degrees are earned separately. The program has two options : thesis and course work.
Information on Kinesiology website at

27. Textbooks
Required texts can be found online. The primary local bookstores for course textbooks is the K- State Union (on campus)
Alternative textbooks

28. Typical Courses to Start
Kin 220
Engl 100
Psych 110
Socio 211
Math 100/220
Comm 106
Econ 110
Biol 198 or Chm 210
Humanity
GNHE 210

29. Time to enroll Click on KSIS link Log in with eid and password
Keep a browser open with the Fall schedule and a browser with the Undergraduate catalogue
Click on add a course
The goal is to find hours of courses for the first semester that will allow you to be successful academically.

30. In closing
Once you have your courses selected, you are free to go. Leave your information sheet on the desk.
Required and recommended books for each course can be found online through the bookstore
Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Have a great semester.