Kinesiology, B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology provides a broad, comprehensive study of physical activity and human movement. Students observe and studiy movement across the lifespan from mechanical, physiological, psychological, sociocultural, behavioral, instructional and professional points of view. Focused concentration areas provide additional background knowledge and preparation for advanced study or professional careers in allied health and medicine, exercise science, gerokinesiology, physical education, recreation and physical activity promotion, sport studies, and strength and conditioning.

In addition to the requirements for the major, students must meet all other university requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Please consult the Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree  section in this catalog for complete information. 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.

General Studies (21 units)

Provides students the option of completing the Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology without a specific concentration. Students must complete 21 upper-division units of Kinesiology coursework, six units of which must be at the 400 level.

Graduation Requirement (3 units)

• HONR 201B - Honors Seminar: American Institutions and Values since 1900 (3)
• POSC 100 - American Government (3)

Total (120 units)