Kinesiology, Clinical Movement Science Concentration, B.S.

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(120 units)

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 (14 units)

Human Anatomy and Physiology (8 units)

BIOL 191A - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology A (4) or
KNES 191A - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology A (4)
and
BIOL 191B - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology B (4) or
KNES 191B - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology B (4)
or
BIOL 310 - Human Physiology (3) and
BIOL 310L - Human Physiology Laboratory (1) and
BIOL 361 - Human Anatomy (4)
or
One year of anatomy and physiology with laboratory from a community college or other accredited institution with C-ID number BIOL 110B and BIOL120B, or Biology 115S

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

Fitness

Aquatics

Marital Arts/Combatives

Individual Sports

Raquet Sports

Team Sports

Additional Information

* May only be used in one performance area.

Requirements for the Major

Foundation Courses (9 units)

Disciplinary Core Courses (18 units)

Upper-Division Writing Course (3 units)

ENGL 301 - Advanced College Writing (3)

Clinical Movement Science Concentration

The B.S. in Kinesiology with a Clinical Movement Science concentration provides coursework for students interested in pursuing careers in clinical exercise and allied health settings (e.g., physical therapist, occupational therapist, clinical exercise physiologist, chiropractor, athletic trainer, etc.). Students are advised on courses required for entry into specific allied health programs. Students pursuing this concentration must have completed 30 academic units and must possess a 3.2 cumulative GPA to declare the concentration.

Required Course (3 units)

Electives (12 units)

Select a minimum of three 400-level units.