Kinesiology, Sport 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 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)

Sport Studies Concentration (21 units)

Provides knowledge related to sport and physical activity programs in athletic and community settings, and for students interested in studying the subdisciplinary aspects of sport. See option advisers for recommended courses for the athletic coaching, psychological performance enhancement (i.e., sport psychology, exercise psychology), community/youth physical activity and sports programs, and sociocultural study (i.e., history, philosophy and sociology) of sport options. ASEP Coaching Certification can be obtained through the athletic coaching option. The concentration also prepares students for advanced study in sport-related areas.