Kinesiology, BS

Kinesiology Program Description

Kinesiology studies physical activity from multiple perspectives – biological, behavioral, and socio-cultural – to prepare students to lead and participate in a modern, complex society. Our graduates acquire the knowledge and experiences

to prepare for pre-professional training for physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, and other allied health fields
to pursue graduate study in exercise science, physical education, adapted physical education, sport management, and public health
to work in fitness and sport industries, teaching and coaching, and various wellness settings

The Kinesiology Department at Sonoma State provides students with a well-structured set of curricular and co-curricular experiences, academic advising, and mentorship. Our current and past students credit our small classes, teaching-focused faculty, proactive advising, opportunities to engage in research, and meaningful field experiences for their positive experience in Kinesiology.

Program Learning Outcomes

Our graduates have knowledge of the history and broad content within the disciplines of kinesiology and can demonstrate the ability to synthesize concepts across disciplines.
Our graduates demonstrate proficiency in the Core Competencies across the subareas of kinesiology through their academic work and practical application. (WSCUC Core Competencies: written communication, oral communication, critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and information literacy)
Our graduates can apply concepts, theories, and methods in kinesiology in professional and scholarly activities.
Our graduates can apply evidence-based practices to the practice of kinesiology.
Our graduates demonstrate professional responsibility and ethical decision-making when applying knowledge of kinesiology.

Degree Requirements

See the “Degree Requirements ” in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements.

General Education Requirements (43 units)

See the “General Education ” requirements in the University Catalog for information on General Education requirements. Some major requirements may double count for GE requirements.

Major Core (43 units)

KIN 242 - Human Functional Anatomy Unit(s): 4
KIN 301WIC - History & Philosophy of Human Movement Unit(s): 4
KIN 315 - Sociology of Sport Unit(s): 3 OR
KIN 402 - Exercise Psychology Unit(s): 3
KIN 405 - Motor Control and Learning Unit(s): 4
KIN 317 - Nutrition for Physical Activity & Health Unit(s): 3
KIN 460 - Physiology of Exercise Unit(s): 4
KIN 410 - Lifespan Motor Development Unit(s): 3

Support Courses for the Bachelor of Science

These courses may be taken at a community college, and some may be used to fulfill general education requirements. Some of these courses are prerequisites to courses in the major. The SSU equivalent is listed below. These courses do count in the major GPA.

KIN 101.xxx. Three courses total, 1 from each area below:

Individual or team sports (e.g., badminton, basketball, indoor soccer)
Fitness (e.g., Pilates, weight training)
Wellness (e.g., escrima, stress reduction, yoga

KIN 201 - Foundations of Kinesiology Unit(s): 3
MATH 165 - Elementary Applied Statistics Unit(s): 4
BIOL 220 - Human Anatomy Unit(s): 4
BIOL 224 - Human Physiology Unit(s): 4

No Concentration - Major Electives (22 units)

BIOL 110 - Biological Inquiry Unit(s): 4
CHEM 105 - Elements of General, Organic, and Biochemistry Unit(s): 5
CHEM 110 - Introductory General Chemistry Unit(s): 3
Lower Division Electives (choose one)
BIOL 218 - Biology of Aging Unit(s): 3
KIN 222 - Medical Terminology & Experiential Anatomy Unit(s): 3
Upper Division Electives (choose one)
KIN 400 - Elementary School Physical Education Unit(s): 3
KIN 403 - Ethics, Inclusion, and Equity in Coaching Unit(s): 3
KIN 404C - Theory of Coaching Unit(s): 3
KIN 315 - Sociology of Sport Unit(s): 3
KIN 402 - Exercise Psychology Unit(s): 3

Concentrations

Several options are available to a student advancing toward a specific goal in the degree program. A student may select a pattern of courses in any one of the following concentrations. Choose one of the required concentrations below to complete the major.