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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog [DRAFT]
Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science, Health and Exercise Science Track, BS
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 Return to: College of Education
Admissions: Open
Process: Declaration
Min. Total Credits: 120 (107 in core & major + 13 in electives)
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UHM General Education Core Requirements
Written Communication (FW)
(3 credits) Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor. Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FGA/FGB/FGC)
(FGA, FGB, FGC*; 6 credits) - Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
- Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
- Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times
Diversification
* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these. Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)
(6 credits from 2 categories) - Arts (DA*)
- Humanities (DH*)
- Literatures (DL*)
Laboratory (science) (DY)
Social Sciences (DS)
(DS*; a total of 6 credits from 2 different departments) UHM Graduation Requirements
Focus
**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP,” “OC,” and “WI.” Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)
(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level) Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)
(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Oral Communication (O)
(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Writing Intensive (W)
(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level) Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)
- The Hawaiian or Second Language requirement is not required for students admitted to the Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences program.
Credit Minimums
- 120 total applicable
- 30 UH Mānoa credits
- 45 upper division (300+ level) credits
Grade Point Average
- 2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GPAs may be required)
- To graduate from COE, students must meet the college’s higher GPA requirement(s).
- Good academic standing
Admission Requirements
- Fall and Spring admission
- Current UHM students: submit an application before the start of the semester
Apply: makalei.coe.hawaii.edu - New UHM students: submit an application to UHM Office of Admissions by their deadline
Apply: manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/ - 2.50 cumulative GPA in all post-secondary institutions
- Applicants who have completed an articulated A.A. degree from a UH Community College are considered to have met the UHM General Education Core Requirements with possible exceptions (see an academic advisor)
HES Core & Major-related Requirements
*HES Core & Major-related courses cannot be double-counted with career pathway courses. Minimum Grade: C- or better Science Requirements (DB, DP, DY)
Minimum Grade: C- or better Required Graduation Grade Point Averages
Note
This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. Meet regularly with your department’s undergraduate advisor to ensure you are on track with your major requirements Major Requirements and BS in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science
- Specialization: Health and Exercise Science (HES)
- Application: Open
- Min. major credits: 69 credits; Min. C- grade in all courses
HES Core & Major-related Courses (51 credits)
Major-related required courses: choose three courses (9 credits)
Choose three courses from the following: HES Career Pathway Courses (minimum 15 credits)
Check with your potential graduate school regarding prerequisites. Course substitutions must be approved by a KRS advisor. HES Core, Major-related courses cannot be double-counted with Career Pathway courses. Recommended Career Pathways: credits can be taken from any category below. Some courses may require prerequisites. Physical/Occupational Therapy
Exercise Specialist/Strength and Conditioning/Personal Training/Health Fitness Instructor
HES Activity Elective Courses (minimum 3 credits)
Must complete 3 credits
Complete three credits from the following list of approved KRS activity courses: 4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Total Credits 120
Notes: Students must take placement exams to be able to register for CHEM 161 and MATH 140X .
Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific.
Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required. |
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