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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog
Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science, Health and Physical Education Track, BS
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Admissions: Open
Process: Declaration
Min. Total Credits: 120 (112 in core & major + 8 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. (FQ; 3 credits) replaces Symbolic Reasoning (FS; 3 credits) effective Fall 2018 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
Licensure Track Admission Requirements
- Fall and Spring admission.
- Submit an application no later than the following:
- March 1 for fall semester
(Feb 1 priority deadline) - October 1 for spring semester
(Sept 1 priority deadline)
Apply: Makalei.coe.hawaii.edu - 2.50 cumulative GPA in all post-secondary institutions
- 2.50 cumulative GPA in academic major
- 55 credits
- Completion of all UHM General Education Core and any additional Pre-Licensure Requirements.
- 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).
- 40 hours of documented current group leadership involvement with K-12 youth.
- Personal admissions interview with KRS faculty.
Licensure Track Prerequisites (Minimum Grade: C- or better)
Required Graduation Grade Point Averages
- 2.50 cumulative GPA or higher
- 2.50 GPA or higher in the major
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 for BS in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science
- Specialization: Health & Physical Education (HPE)
- Admission to Licensure Track: Complete all General Education and Pre-Licensure requirements
- Application: Deadline = March 1 for Fall entrance; October 1 for Spring entrance
- Min. major credits: 82-94
- Min. C- grade in basic science courses; min. B- grade in all other major courses
Health and Physical Education Related Requirements (61 credits) (some courses are only offered once a year)
Professional Education Core
Restricted Licensure Track Requirements (21-33 credits) (Must be admitted to licensure track)
Secondary or Elementary Licensure = 1 semester (12 credits) of student teaching
K-12 Licensure = 2 semesters (24 credits) of student teaching Professional HPE Core
KRS 402E and KRS 404 must be taken concurrently. KRS 405 -KRS 406 : Concurrent registration required; demonstrate content knowledge in subject area(s) in order to submit a Student Teaching Application. Teacher candidates must hold current First Aid and CPR (Adult, Infant, and Child) certification; and current NEA membership is required for (KRS 402E -KRS 404 ). KRS 405 and KRS 406 require a minimum grade of B or better. Elementary and/or secondary residencies must be successfully completed for certification and licensure. 4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Spring
Submit Application in January Total Credits 120
Notes: Additional Admission Requirements: 40 hours of documented experience; interview; 55 credits.
Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific.
Please see a COE OSAS advisor for the latest information.
Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required. |
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