Kinesiology, Teacher Education Concentration, B.S.

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.

Teacher Education Concentration (21 units)

Provides course work that meets a portion of the requirements for the Subject Matter Preparation Program (SMPP), which is designed to prepare students to enter a Single Subject Credential Program in Physical Education. In addition to the 51-unit requirement for the Kinesiology degree and the Teacher Education concentration, students who wish to pursue a single-subject teaching credential in physical education must also complete the SMPP requirements.

Total (120 units)