Kinesiology, Exercise Science Concentration, BS

Program Overview

Kinesiology, Exercise Science Concentration, BS

This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human movement and exercise science. It is tailored to prepare students for a career in fields such as exercise science, athletic training, physical education, and health promotion.

Degree Requirements

The Kinesiology, Exercise Science Concentration, BS requires a minimum of 120 units.

Junior Year: 30 Units

Fall Semester (15 Units)

• BIOL 224 - Human Physiology (4)
• KIN 241 - Emergency Response (3) or KIN 242 - Human Functional Anatomy (4)
• KIN 301 - History and Philosophy of Human Movement (4) or KIN 315 - Sociology of Sport (3)
• KIN 410 - Lifespan Motor Development (3)

Spring Semester (15 Units)

• KIN 360 - Physiology of Exercise (4)
• KIN 426 - Individualized Assessment and Program Design (4) (Meets Upper Division Elective)
• PHYS 209A - General Physics Laboratory (1)
• PHYS 210A - General Physics (3)
• Upper Division GE Area C: Arts and Humanities (3)

Senior Year: 30 Units

Fall Semester (15 Units)

• KIN 317 - Nutrition for Physical Activity & Health (3) (Meets Upper Division GE Area B)
• KIN 350 - Biomechanics (4)
• KIN 404C - Theory of Coaching (3) (Meets Upper Division Elective)
• PHYS 209B - General Physics Laboratory (1)
• PHYS 210B - General Physics (3)

Spring Semester (15 Units)

• KIN 446 - Exercise Instruction (3)
• BIOL 240 - Medical Microbiology (4)
• Upper Division GE Area D: Social Sciences (3)

Units

• Program units: 60
• Total units required for graduation: 120