Satisfactory completion of the requirements of the four-year major program in kinesiology leads to a BS degree. The program is based upon the discipline of kinesiology and stresses both theoretical and practical objectives. A minimum passing grade of "C-" in all major courses is required for all kinesiology majors. Nine emphases and one concentration are available in the program.
| Course Requirements | |||
| General Education Requirements | 36-39 | ||
| Of the 51 units required by the university, 12-15 may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Consult major advisor for details. | |||
| American Institutions | (6) | ||
| Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes. | |||
| Physical Education | 2 | ||
| Supporting Courses | 18 | ||
| BIOL 065, BIOL 066, CHEM 030A, KIN 100W and Mathematical Concepts | |||
| Requirements in the Major | 61 | ||
| Core Requirements | 25 | ||
| KIN 070, KIN 155 and KIN 158 (9); KIN 160, KIN 161 or KIN 164 (3); KIN 165 or KIN 166 (3); KIN 175 and KIN 185 (6); four activity courses from four of six different Movement areas (in addition to the 2 unit kinesiology requirement) (4) | |||
| Emphasis Requirements | 36 | ||
| Choose one emphasis. | |||
| Adapted Physical Activity Emphasis | 36 | ||
| KIN 107, KIN 156 and KIN 159 (7); KIN 165 or KIN 166 (3); KIN 170C, KIN 174 and KIN 187 (9); KIN 188, EDSE 014A, HRTM 097A, HRTM 113 or HRTM 197 (14); additional units to be determined in consultation with an assigned KIN advisor (3) | |||
| Pre-Professional Emphasis | 36 | ||
| KIN 188, KIN 189, KIN 191A, KIN 191B, KIN 194, KIN 195 and KIN 198 (15); upper division electives (6 units must be in Kinesiology) (9); additional units to be determined in consultation with an assigned KIN advisor (12) | |||
| Exercise and Fitness Specialist | 36 | ||
| KIN 152, KIN 154A, KIN 154B, KIN 162, KIN 187 and KIN 198 (18); KIN 156, KIN 165 or KIN 166 (3); KIN 188 and KIN 189 (6); additional units to be determined in consultation with an assigned KIN advisor (12) | |||
| Movement Science Emphasis | 36 | ||
| KIN 154A (3); KIN 165 or KIN 166 (3); KIN 180 or KIN 184 (3); upper division electives (12); KIN 198 (1-3); additional units to be determined in consultation with an assigned KIN advisor (12-14) | |||
| Societal Studies Emphasis | 36 | ||
| KIN 160, KIN 161 or KIN 164 (6); KIN 167 or KIN 168 (3); KIN 169 and PHIL 012 (6); upper division electives (6); internship/fieldwork (1-3); additional units to be determined in consultation with an assigned KIN advisor (12-14) | |||
| Sport Management Emphasis | 36 | ||
| KIN 152 and KIN 153 (6); KIN 160, KIN 161 or KIN 164 (6); KIN 167, KIN 170D, KIN 198 and BUS 160 (12) (a cognate is recommended); additional units to be determined in consultation with an assigned KIN advisor (12) | |||
| Individualized Studies Emphasis | 36 | ||
| Prior to the last 30 units, course of study must be approved by advisor and Undergraduate Coordinator by submission of formal statement of career objectives and rationale for each course proposed. Additional units to be determined in consultation with an assigned KIN advisor. | |||
| Electives | 0-3 | ||
| Total Units: | 120 | ||