Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Option in Fitness

The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Option in Fitness, is designed for students interested in careers in the fitness industry. This option was recommended by the Academic Senate on December 6, 2001, and approved by the President on January 9, 2002.

Program Description

This program is intended for students who wish to pursue careers as fitness directors, managers, program specialists, coordinators, personal trainers, or group instructors in corporate, commercial, YMCA, or other public/private facilities.

Core Courses

• BIOL 207
• BIOL 208
• KPE 300
• KPE 301
• KPE 312

Lower Division Requirements

• FCS 132
• PSY 100
• KPE 215
• KPE 263
• Eight physical activity units distributed over a minimum of two activity categories:
  • Aquatics: KPE 125A, 125B, 237, 238
  • Combatives: KPE 106A, 148A, 149A
  • Dance: KPE 181A, 185, 260
  • Fitness: KPE 142, 151A, 152A, 198A
  • Individual/Dual Sports: KPE 100A, 100B, 112A, 112B, 171A, 264, 265, 266, 267
  • Wilderness Studies: KPE 242, 244, 246A, 247A
  • Team Sports: KPE 250, 253, 255, 257

Physical Skill Proficiency

Each Fitness Major is required to demonstrate physical skill proficiency at a 3.5 (1-5 scale) overall average level in the personal performance activity courses required in the Option prior to graduation. Physical skill proficiency examinations are administered in the appropriate personal performance activity courses.

Upper Division Requirements

• HSC 435
• KPE 332I or 335
• KPE 339I
• KPE 363
• KPE 364
• KPE 367
• KPE 368
• KPE 405
• KPE 467
• KPE 469
• KPE 483
• KPE 489D

Elective Courses

Select twelve units from the following courses:

• FCS 433
• FCS 439
• HSC 421
• HSC 423
• HSC 429
• KPE 307
• KPE 309
• KPE 315
• KPE 332I*
• KPE 335*
• KPE 462
• KPE 465
• KPE 495
• REC 421
• REC 423
• REC 425
• REC 427

*If not taken as one of the major required upper division courses.

Fieldwork, Field Experience, or Internship

Requires current certification in First Aid (ARC Standard, Community, EMT or equivalent) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ARC Community, Professional Rescuer, AHA Level B, Level C or equivalent) prior to enrollment.

Effective Date and Program Code

• Effective: Fall 2002
• Code: 3-1247
• College: 15
• Career: UG
• IPEDS (Major) ERSS: 08351
• IPEDS (Degree) ERSD: 08351

Discontinued Program

The BA in Kinesiology, Option in Fitness (code 2-1241) is discontinued and closed to all new students.