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.

Prerequisite Requirements for the Major (9 units)

Human Anatomy and Physiology (3 units)

BIOL 210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology (3) or
KNES 210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)
or
BIOL 310 - Human Physiology (3) and
BIOL 310L - Human Physiology Laboratory (1) and
BIOL 361 - Human Anatomy (4)
or
KNES 191A - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology A (4)
or
Anatomy and physiology from CA community college with C-ID number Biology 110B and Biology 120B or Biology 115S

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

Fitness

Aquatics

Martial Arts/Combatives

Individual Sports

Racquet Sports

Team Sports

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

Foundation Courses (9 units)

Disciplinary Core Courses (18 units)

Upper-Division Writing Course (3 units)

ENGL 301 - Advanced College Writing (3)

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