Curriculum (Undergraduate Program)
Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Leisure Studies, National University of Kaohsiung
Approved by the 1st Department Curriculum Committee Meeting of the 114th Academic Year (Nov. 18, 2025).
Credit Requirements (Summary)
| Category | Credits |
|---|---|
| Departmental Major Courses | 98 |
| Core Compulsory | 32 |
| Core Elective | 20 |
| Cluster Electives | 46 |
| Primary Cluster | 34 |
| Secondary Cluster | 12 |
| University-required General Education Courses | 32 |
| Common Required Courses | 11 |
| Core & Liberal Arts General Education | 21 |
Core Compulsory Courses (Recommended by Year/Semester)
| Year | Semester | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman | Fall | Introduction to Kinesiology, Health and Leisure | 3 |
| Freshman | Fall | Human Anatomy & Physiology | 2 |
| Freshman | Spring | Human Anatomy & Physiology | 2 |
| Freshman | Spring | General Psychology | 2 |
| Freshman | Spring | Environmental Health | 2 |
| Sophomore | Fall | Health Psychology | 2 |
| Sophomore | Fall | Physical Fitness | 2 |
| Sophomore | Fall | Healthy Diet | 2 |
| Sophomore | Spring | Health Behavioral Science | 2 |
| Junior | Fall | Self Health Care | 2 |
| Junior | Spring | Health Promotion: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| Senior | Fall | Health Promotion in the Community | 3 |
| Senior | Fall | Performance Assessment of Kinesiology, Health and Leisure | 2 |
| Senior | Spring | Industry Practicum | 3 |
Core Elective Courses (Recommended by Year/Semester)
| Year | Semester | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman | Fall | Introduction to Life Science | 3 |
| Freshman | Fall | Leisure, Travel and Health | 3 |
| Freshman | Fall | Sociology | 2 |
| Freshman | Spring | Health and Culture of Special Populations | 2 |
| Sophomore | Fall | Statistics | 3 |
| Sophomore | Fall | Safety Education and First Aid | 3 |
| Sophomore | Fall | Marketing Management | 3 |
| Sophomore | Spring | Elder Health Promotion | 2 |
| Sophomore | Spring | Management | 3 |
| Sophomore | Spring | Consumer Behavior of Sport and Leisure | 2 |
| Junior | Fall | Management of Body Weight | 2 |
| Junior | Fall | Health Examination and Evaluation | 3 |
| Junior | Fall | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Junior | Spring | Application of Behavioral Modification | 2 |
| Junior | Spring | Group Dynamics | 2 |
| Junior | Spring | Research Methodology | 3 |
| Junior | Spring | Health Information and Application | 2 |
| Junior | Spring | Sport, Health, and Leisure Industry Analysis | 2 |
| Senior | Spring | Disease Prevention for Healthy Life | 3 |
Cluster Electives
Cluster tables do not include Year/Semester columns.
A) Exercise and Health Promotion Cluster
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Motor Learning | 2 |
| Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 2 |
| Human Kinesiology | 3 |
| Theory and Practice of Exercise for the Elderly | 2 |
| Introduction to Athletic Science | 3 |
| Fundamental Body Massage | 2 |
| Exercise Psychology | 2 |
| Fitness Yoga | 2 |
| Fundamental Resistance Training | 2 |
| Weight Training | 2 |
| Swimming and Water Safety & Lifesaving | 2 |
| Stress Management in the Workplace | 2 |
| Athletic Training & Health | 2 |
| Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| Manual Muscle Testing | 2 |
| Practice in Sports Injury Prevention | 2 |
| Lab: Physiology of Sport and Exercise | 1 |
| Recreational Cycling in Practice | 3 |
| Exercise and Healthcare Management | 2 |
| Concepts of Human Reproductive Physiology | 2 |
| Sport and Recreation Marketing | 2 |
| Human Locomotor System | 2 |
| Sport Activity Theory and Practice | 2 |
| Exercise Biochemistry | 3 |
| Primary Group Exercise | 2 |
| Evaluation of Athletic Injuries | 2 |
| Group Exercise Training | 2 |
| Health and Fitness Training | 2 |
| Application of Sports Injury Protection Equipment | 2 |
| Taping for Sport & Practicum | 2 |
| Introduction to Sport Safety | 2 |
| Introduction to Motor Control | 2 |
B) Leisure and Health Promotion Cluster
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Economics (Open to students from other departments) | 3 |
| Tourism | 3 |
| Financial Management (Open to students from other departments) | 3 |
| Stress Management in the Workplace | 2 |
| Leisure and Healthy Life | 2 |
| Tourism Japanese (I) – Beginner | 2 |
| Tourism Japanese (II) – Intermediate | 2 |
| Design and Evaluation of Recreational Activities | 3 |
| Services Industry Management and Practice | 3 |
| Adapted Physical Activity | 2 |
| Travel English (I) – Beginner | 2 |
| Travel English (II) – Intermediate | 2 |
| Outdoor Recreation | 2 |
| Readings in Leisure Literature | 3 |
| Introduction to Leisure and Recreation | 3 |
| Interpretation and Education | 2 |
| Leisure Farm Management and Practice | 3 |
| Sustainable Tourism and Development | 3 |
| Group Activities Theory and Practice | 2 |
| Ecotourism | 3 |
| Leisure, Culture and Activities | 3 |
| Laws and Policies of Leisure | 2 |
| The Practice of Tour Guide and Tour Leader | 2 |
| Outdoor Recreation Management and Practice | 3 |
| Leisure Planning and Active Life | 2 |
| Sociology of Leisure | 3 |
| Practical Tour Planning | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 |
| Pickleball | 2 |
