Program Overview

College of Health and Human Services

The College of Health and Human Services offers a variety of programs, including the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree requires the completion of course requirements and physical fitness proficiency for each option. Students can select their area of specialization from the available options.

Option in Exercise Science (120 units)

The Option in Exercise Science requires the completion of 120 units.

Admission Under Impaction

Refer to the university's impaction criteria for additional information.

Requirements

The requirements for the Option in Exercise Science include:

• Core courses:
  • KIN 201 Introduction to Kinesiology (3 units)
  • KIN 300 Biomechanics of Human Movement (3 units)
  • KIN 301 Exercise Physiology (3 units)
  • KIN 312 Motor Control and Learning (3 units)
  • KIN 332 Sociocultural Dimensions of Sport/Human Movement (3 units)
• Lower Division courses:
  • MATH 113 Precalculus Algebra (3 units)
  • CHEM 111A General Chemistry (5 units)
  • CHEM 111B General Chemistry (5 units)
  • KIN 263 Techniques in Physical Fitness (2 units)
  • BIOL 207 Human Physiology (4 units)
  • BIOL 208 Human Anatomy (4 units)
  • PHYS 100A General Physics (4 units)
  • PHYS 100B General Physics (4 units)
  • PSY 100 General Psychology (3 units)
• Upper Division courses:
  • KIN 405 Cardiopulmonary Aspects of Health Related Exercise Programs (4 units)
  • KIN 441 Applied Biomechanics: Lifting and Work Capacity (3 units)
  • One of the following courses:
    • KIN 430 Motor Control Principles and Theory (3 units)
    • KIN 431 Scientific Foundations of Locomotion (3 units)
  • One of the following courses:
    • KIN 483 Statistics in Human Movement Science (3 units)
    • BIOL 260 Biostatistics (3 units)
  • Three of the following courses:
    • KIN 339, KIN 462, KIN 465, KIN 466, KIN 432
  • 12 units (minimum 3 units from KIN) of elective courses from the following:
    • BIOL 200, BIOL 201, BIOL 211, BIOL 212, BIOL 213, BIOL 301, BIOL 311, BIOL 340, BIOL 341, BIOL 342, BIOL 345, BIOL 441, BIOL 443, BIOL 445
    • CHEM 227, CHEM 448
    • NUTR 132, NUTR 331, NUTR 439
    • H SC 150
    • KIN 315, KIN 320, KIN 339, KIN 364, KIN 367, KIN 430, KIN 431, KIN 432, KIN 462, KIN 465, KIN 466, KIN 494, KIN 495, KIN 497
    • PSY 327, PSY 370

Fieldwork, Field Experience, or Internship

A fieldwork, field experience, or internship requires current certification in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation prior to enrollment.

Undergraduate Programs

The College of Health and Human Services offers the following undergraduate programs:

• Single Subject Teaching Credential in Physical Education (K-12)
• Adapted Physical Education Specialist Teaching Authorization
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
  • Option in Exercise Science
  • Option in Fitness
  • Option in Physical Education-Teacher Education
  • Option in Sport Psychology and Leadership
• Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

Graduate Programs

The College of Health and Human Services offers the following graduate programs:

• Kinesiology Graduate Program Information
• Master of Arts in Kinesiology
  • Option in Adapted Physical Education
  • Option in Coaching and Student-Athlete Development
  • Option in Pedagogical Studies
  • Option in Sport Management
  • Option in Individualized Studies
• Master of Science in Kinesiology
  • Option in Exercise Science
  • Option in Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • Option in Sports Medicine and Injury Studies
  • Option in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition

Courses

The College of Health and Human Services offers a variety of courses, including:

• KIN - Lower Division
• KIN - Upper Division
• KIN - Graduate Level
• ATEP - Lower Division
• ATEP - Upper Division

University Course Listings

The university offers a wide range of courses, including:

• AAAS - Asian American Studies
• ACCT - Accountancy
• ADED - Adult Education
• AFRS - Africana Studies
• AH - Art History
• AIS - American Indian Studies
• ALI - American Language Institute
• ALP - American Language Program
• AMST - American Studies
• ANTH - Anthropology
• ARAB - Arabic
• ART - Art
• ASAM - Asian American Studies
• ASLD - American Sign Language
• A/ST - Asian Studies
• ASTR - Astronomy
• ATEP - Athletic Training Education
• ATHL - Athletics
• BIOL - Biology
• BME - Biomedical Engineering
• BLAW - Business Law
• CAFF - Consumer Affairs
• CBA - College of Business Admin
• CD - Communicative Disorders
• CDFS - Child Dev/Family Studies
• CE - Civil Engineering
• CECS - Computer Engr/Science
• CEM - Construction Engr Mgmt
• CHE - Chemical Engineering
• CHEM - Chemistry
• CHIN - Chinese Studies
• CHLS - Chicano and Latino Studies
• CLA - College of Liberal Arts
• CLSC - Classics
• COMM - Communication Studies
• COTA - College of the Arts
• COUN - Counseling
• CRJU - Criminal Justice
• CTED - Career Technical Education
• CWL - Comparative World Lit
• DANC - Dance
• DESN - Design
• DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy
• ECON - Economics
• EDAD - Educational Admin
• EDCI - Curriculum and Instruction
• EDEC - Early Childhood Education
• EDEL - Elementary Education
• EDLD - Educational Leadership
• EDME - Mathematics Education
• EDMS - Middle School Education
• EDP - Educational Psychology
• EDRG - Reading Education
• EDSE - Secondary Education
• EDSP - Education Specialist
• EDSS - Single Subject Education
• EE - Electrical Engineering
• ELIB - Educational Library
• EMER - Emergency Management
• ENGL - English
• ENGR - College of Engineering
• EOP - Educational Opportunity
• ESP - Enviro Science & Policy
• ESM - Early Start Mathematics
• ESW - Early Start Writing
• ET - Engineering Technology
• ETEC - Educational Technology
• FCS - Family & Consumer Sciences
• FEA - Film and Electronic Arts
• FIL - Filipino
• FIN - Finance
• FMD - Fashion Merch & Design
• FREN - French
• FSCI - Food Science
• GBA - Graduate of Business Admin
• GEOG - Geography
• GEOL - Geological Sciences
• GERM - German
• GERN - Gerontology
• GISC - Geographic Info Science
• GK - Greek
• GLG - Global Logistics
• HCA - Health Care Administration
• HDEV - Human Development
• HEBW - Jewish Studies
• HFHM - Hospitality Management
• HHS - Health and Human Services
• HIST - History
• HRM - Human Resources Mgmt
• HSC - Health Science
• IS - Information Systems
• IST - International Studies
• ITAL - Italian
• JAPN - Japanese
• JOUR - Journalism/Mass Comm
• KHMR - Cambodian
• KIN - Kinesiology
• KOR - Korean
• LAS - Latin American Studies
• LAT - Latin
• LING - Linguistics
• L/ST - Liberal Studies
• MAE - Mechanical/Aerospace Engr
• MAPB - Mathematics Prebacc
• MATH - Mathematics
• MKTG - Marketing
• MGMT - Management
• MS - Military Science
• MSEM - Science Engineering Mgmt
• MTED - Mathematics Ed
• MUS - Music
• NSCI - Natural Science
• NRSG - Nursing
• NUTR - Nutrition and Dietetics
• OSI - Ocean Studies
• PHIL - Philosophy
• PHSC - Physical Science
• PHYS - Physics
• PORT - Portuguese
• POSC - Political Science
• PPA - Public Policy & Admin
• PSY - Psychology
• PT - Physical Therapy
• REC - Recreation & Leisure
• RGR - Romance Languages
• R/ST - Religious Studies
• RUSS - Russian
• SCAE - Social/Cultural Analysis
• SCED - Science Education
• SCM - Supply Chain Management
• SDHE - Student Development
• S/I - Supplemental Instruction
• SOC - Sociology
• SPAN - Spanish
• SRL - Student Rec/Leadership
• STAT - Statistics
• SW - Social Work
• THEA - Theatre Arts
• UDCP - Urban Dual Cred
• UHP - University Honors
• UNIV - University Courses
• VIET - Vietnamese
• WGSS - Women's Gender/Sexuality
• WPE - Writing Proficiency