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2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Kinesiology, Special Studies Concentration, B.S.


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(120 units)

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology


The B.S. in Kinesiology requires nine units of prerequisite courses and 51 units in the major, including nine units of foundation courses, 18 units of disciplinary core courses, a three-unit writing course and 21 units of concentration courses. All courses in the major, including prerequisites, must be completed with a “C” (2.0) or better, and must be taken on an Option 1 (letter grade) basis. Kinesiology courses with the “junior or senior standing” prerequisite require students to have completed a minimum of 55 units. Intercollegiate sport courses may be completed with the Credit/No Credit option.

Prerequisite Requirements for the Major (9 units)


Human Anatomy and Physiology (3 units)


Performance Courses (6 units - 1 unit from each performance area)


Additional Information

* May only be used in one performance area.

Students in the Teacher Education concentration must substitute KNES 240 , KNES 241 , KNES 242  and KNES 243  for the Performance Courses requirements (see the Teacher Education concentration for details).

Requirements for the Major


Special Studies Concentration (21 units)


Provides knowledge related to human movement in many of the liberal arts, including the humanities (history, philosophy, arts), social sciences (psychology, sociology), sciences (biology, physics) and mathematics; and provides course work for preparation for graduate or professional studies. The Special Studies concentration allows students to study topics of personal interest and provides opportunities for personal enrichment and professional growth.

Concentration Courses (21 units)


Select 21 units of adviser-approved elective courses

Total (120 units)


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