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Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology

  • Exercise Science
  • Pedagogy
  • Pre-Physical Therapy

Requirements for the B.S. in Kinesiology:

Core requirements (46 units)
  1. BIOL 223. Human Physiology and Anatomy I (5)
  2. BIOL 224. Human Physiology and Anatomy II (5)
  3. KINE 210A. Introduction to Kinesiology (2)
  4. KINE 254. Field Experience (2)
  5. KINE 261D. Professional Activity Preparation in Individual and Dual Sports/Movement Forms: Fitness (2)
  6. KINE 305. Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries (4)
  7. KINE 310. History and Philosophy of Physical Activity (4)
  8. KINE 325. Motor Development Across the Lifespan (2)
  9. KINE 370. Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology (4)
  10. KINE 410. Motor Control and Skill Learning (4)
  11. KINE 480. Biomechanics (5)
  12. KINE 481. Exercise Physiology (5)
  13. KINE 490. Senior Seminar in Kinesiology (2)

Concentrations (34-77 units)

One of the following three concentrations is required for the major:

Exercise Science Concentration (40 units)

Lower-division requirements (14 units)
  1. KINE 200. First Aid (2)
  2. KINE 240. Exercise Science Software (2)
  3. Physics
    Five units chosen from: PHYS 100. Physics in the Modern World (5) PHYS 121. Basic Concepts of Physics I (5) PHYS 221. General Physics I (5)
  4. Chemistry
    Aminimum of five units chosen from: CHEM 205. Fundamentals of Chemistry I: General Chemistry (5) CHEM 215. General Chemistry I: Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding (6)
Upper-division requirements (26 units)
  1. Four units chosen from:
    KINE 323. Sociology of Physical Activity (4)
    KINE 324. Psychology of Physical Activity (4)
  2. KINE 360. Physical Activity and Aging (2)
  3. KINE 382. Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sports (4)
  4. KINE 471. Exercise Science Program Management (4
  5. KINE 483. Exercise Prescription (4)
  6. KINE 485. EKG Interpretation (2)
  7. KINE 486. Instrumentation in Exercise Science (2)
  8. KINE 488. Legal Issues in Exercise Science (2)
  9. KINE 493. Internship (2)

Pedagogy Concentration (34 units)

Lower-division requirements (18 units)
  1. KINE 210B. Introduction to Kinesiology: Adapted Physical Education (2)
  2. KINE 261C. Professional Activity Preparation in Individual and Dual Sports/Movement Forms: Dance (2)
  3. KINE 261F. Professional Activity Preparation in Individual and Dual Sports/Movement Forms: Gymnastics (2)
  4. KINE 261H. Professional Activity Preparation in Individual and Dual Sports/Movement Forms: Swimming (2)
  5. Two units chosen from:
    KINE 261B. Professional Activity Preparation in Individual and Dual Sports/Movement Forms: Badminton (2)
    KINE 261E. Professional Activity Preparation in Individual and Dual Sports/Movement Forms: Golf (2)
    KINE 261G. Professional Activity Preparation in Individual and Dual Sports/Movement Forms: Racquetball (2)
    KINE 261J. Professional Activity Preparation in Individual and Dual Sports/Movement Forms: Tennis (2)
    KINE 261K. Professional Activity Preparation in Individual and Dual Sports/Movement Forms: Track and Field (2)
    KINE 261L. Professional Activity Preparation in Individual and Dual Sports/Movement Forms: Aerobic Exercise (2)
    KINE 261M. Professional Activity Preparation in Individual and Dual Sports/Movement Forms: Martial Arts (2)
    KINE 261N. Professional Activity Preparation in Individual and Dual Sports/Movement Forms: Strength and Conditioning (2)
    KINE 261O. Professional Activity Preparation in Individual and Dual Sports/Movement Forms: Yoga (2)
  6. Eight units chosen from:
    KINE 263A. Professional Activity Preparation of Team Sports: Basketball (2)
    KINE 263B. Professional Activity Preparation of Team Sports: Football (Flag) (2)
    KINE 263C. Professional Activity Preparation of Team Sports: Soccer (2)
    KINE 263D. Professional Activity Preparation of Team Sports: Softball (2)
    KINE 263E. Professional Activity Preparation of Team Sports: Volleyball (2)
Upper-division requirements (16 units)
  1. KINE 323. Sociology of Physical Activity (4)
  2. KINE 324. Psychology of Physical Activity (4)
  3. KINE 472. Program Design in Physical Education (4)
  4. KINE 473. Instructional Strategies in Physical Education (4)

Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration (77 units)

Students are advised to work closely with an advisor, following entrance requirements for the graduate program to which the student will apply.

Note: Several required courses also apply in the university's general education program (refer to Page 72).

Lower-division requirements (69 units)
  1. BIOL 200. Biology of the Cell (5)
  2. BIOL 201. Biology of Organisms (5)
  3. BIOL 202. Biology of Populations (5)
  4. BIOL 220. Principles of Microbiology (5)
  5. CHEM 215. General Chemistry I: Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding (6)
  6. CHEM 216. General Chemistry II: Principles of Chemical Reactions (6)
  7. MATH 192. Methods of Calculus (4)
  8. PSYC 100. Introduction to Psychology (4)
  9. PSYC 201. Developmental Psychology (4)
  10. Physics
    A minimum of 13 units chosen from Group Aor B:
    Group A
    PHYS 121. Basic Concepts of Physics I (5)
    PHYS 122. Basic Concepts of Physics II (4)
    PHYS 123. Basic Concepts of Physics III (4)
    Group B
    PHYS 221. General Physics I (5)
    PHYS 222. General Physics II (5)
    PHYS 223. General Physics III (5)
  11. COMM 120. Oral Communication (4)
  12. ENG 101. Freshman Composition (4)
  13. English
    Four units chosen from:
    ENG 110. World Literature I (4)
    ENG 111. World Literature II (4)
Upper-division requirements (8 units)
  1. NSCI 306. Expository Writing for the Natural Sciences (4)
  2. PSYC 390. Abnormal Psychology (4)