College of Education, University of Hawaiʻi at MānoaOffice of Student Academic Services (OSAS)Get To Know Your Major

Get to Know the KRS-Health and Exercise Science Major

Introduction:

Watch the videos below to learn all about your KRS Health and Exercise Science (KRS-HES) major and graduation requirements. After watching the videos, complete the self-knowledge check. Altogether this will take approximately 20 minutes.

Important Notice: The KRS Health and Exercise Science curriculum will be changing in Fall 2023. The videos below do not reflect the upcoming changes. Incoming KRS-HES students for Fall 2023 should speak with an advisor about the new program requirements.

View, download and print your KRS-HES program sheet.

Part 1: Foundations General Education Courses

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the Foundations General Education requirements
    • What combinations of FG courses count for this requirement?
    • Which FQ course is highly recommended for KRS majors to take?

Additional Resources:

Part 2: Diversification General Education Courses

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the Diversification General Education requirements
    • What combinations of DA/DH/DL courses count for this requirement?

Part 3: Focus Graduation Requirement

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the Focus graduation requirements
    • How many Writing Intensive courses are required?
    • Is Hawaiian or Second Language required for KRS majors?
  • Know how many credits are required for graduation.

Part 4: KRS Science Requirements

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the science requirements for the KRS major.
    • Which Anatomy and Physiology option is highly recommended if the student is planning to apply to Physical Therapy school?
  • Know what the minimum grade requirement is for these science courses.
  • Know what GPA is required to be in good academic standing for the KRS major.

Additional Resources:

Part 5: KRS Core, Career Pathway, and Activity Courses

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the KRS major course requirements.
  • Understand the activity and career pathway requirements.
  • Know where to find KRS advisors’ contact information.

Self-Knowledge Check

Now that you have watched the videos, complete this self-knowledge check. This is ungraded and solely for your benefit. Completing this self-knowledge check is required prior to your advisor visit.

Take Self Check