Apr 25, 2024

2022-2023 General Catalog

2022-2023 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Exercise Science Concentration

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Students who have an interest in biomechanics or pre-physical therapy may select this concentration. It contains lower-division and upper-division courses beyond the core required of all majors and a set of courses specific to the subspecialty within the concentration.

* Students planning to enter a master’s degree or doctoral program in physical therapy may need to take additional units or courses to satisfy admission requirements to the programs. Check with the academic schools to which you plan to apply for specific requirements.

KIN Major Core Courses

The kinesiology core courses provide students with a broad foundation that explores the social, developmental, physiological, biomechanical, psychological, historical, and philosophical aspects of human movement.

KIN 301 - History and Philosophy of Human Movement Unit(s): 4
OR
KIN 315 - Sociology of Sport Unit(s): 3
KIN 305 - Psychological Bases of Human Movement Unit(s): 4
KIN 317 - Nutrition for Physical Activity & Health Unit(s): 3
KIN 350 - Biomechanics Unit(s): 4
KIN 360 - Physiology of Exercise Unit(s): 4
KIN 410 - Lifespan Motor Development Unit(s): 3

Major Concentration Requirements

CHEM 115A - General Chemistry Unit(s): 5
CHEM 115B - General Chemistry Unit(s): 5
PHYS 209A - General Physics Laboratory Unit(s): 1
PHYS 209B - General Physics Laboratory Unit(s): 1
PHYS 210A - General Physics Unit(s): 3
PHYS 210B - General Physics Unit(s): 3
KIN 241 - Emergency Response Unit(s): 3
OR
KIN 242 - Principles of Musculoskeletal Injuries Unit(s): 3
BIOL 240 - Medical Microbiology Unit(s): 4
OR
BIOL 218 - Biology of Aging Unit(s): 3

Units

Total in the Exercise Science Concentration: 27-29

Total units in the major: 48-51

Sample Four-Year Program

Kinesiology, B.S., Exercise Science Concentration

Roadmap Notes (for all Kinesiology concentrations)

The Four Year Plan is a sample study plan. The sequence and specific courses given are suggestive. Please see an advisor each semester to plan your academic program and track your progress using the Academic Requirements Report (ARR) in MYSSU.

Courses may be interchanged fall and spring semester depending on course offering each semester.

Transfer Students: To be eligible to transfer into kinesiology, complete BIOL 220 (Human Anatomy) or BIOL 224 (Human Physiology) and have the other course in progress at the time of application. We also recommend using assist.org to find and complete a course that articulates with KIN 201, Foundations of Kinesiology.

Lower-Division Preparation

Freshman Year: 28-29 Units

Fall Semester (14 Units)

Lower Division GE Area B2: Life Science + B3: Lab BIOL 110 - Biological Inquiry Unit(s): 4
Lower Division GE Area B4: Quantitative Reasoning MATH 165 - Elementary Applied Statistics Unit(s): 4
Lower Division GE Area A2: Written Communication ENGL 100A - First-Year Composition Unit(s): 3
GE American Institutions American History
Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (14-15 Units)

Lower Division GE Area B1: Physical Science + B3: Lab CHEM 115A - General Chemistry Unit(s): 5
Lower Division GE American Institutions U.S. Constitution POLS 200 - American Political System Unit(s): 3 OR
Lower Division GE Area A2: Written Communication ENGL 100B - First-Year Composition Unit(s): 3
Lower Division GE Area A3: Critical Thinking
Credits / Units: 3

Sophomore Year: 33 Units

Fall Semester (17 Units)

Lower Division GE Area B1: Physical Science + B3: Lab CHEM 115B - General Chemistry Unit(s): 5
KIN 201 - Foundations of Kinesiology Unit(s): 3
Lower Division GE Area A1: Oral Communication
Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area C1: Arts
Credits / Units: 3
Additional
Lower Division GE Area C1: Arts
OR
Lower Division GE Area C2: Humanities
Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (16 Units)

Lower Division GE Areas B2: Life Science BIOL 220 - Human Anatomy Unit(s): 4
Lower Division GE Area C2: Humanities
Credits / Units: 3
GE Area E: Lifelong Learning and Self-Development Credits / Units: 3 BIOL 218 - Biology of Aging Unit(s): 3
GE Area F: Ethnic Studies
Credits / Units: 3
Any Elective PSY 250 - Introduction to Psychology Unit(s): 3 Recommended (Meets Lower Division GE Area: D)

Upper-Division Specialization

Junior Year: 31-33 Units

Fall Semester (16-18 Units)

Lower Division GE Area B2: Life Science BIOL 224 - Human Physiology Unit(s): 4
KIN 301 - History and Philosophy of Human Movement Unit(s): 4 OR
KIN 315 - Sociology of Sport Unit(s): 3
KIN 410 - Lifespan Motor Development Unit(s): 3
KIN 241 - Emergency Response Unit(s): 3 OR
KIN 242 - Principles of Musculoskeletal Injuries Unit(s): 3
Upper Division GE Area D: Social Sciences
Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (15 Units)

KIN 360 - Physiology of Exercise Unit(s): 4
Lower Division GE Areas B1: Life Science PHYS 210A - General Physics Unit(s): 3
PHYS 209A - General Physics Laboratory Unit(s): 1
Upper Division GE Area C: Arts and Humanities
Credits / Units: 3
Upper Division Elective KIN 426 - Individualized Assessment and Program Design Unit(s): 4

Senior Year: 28-31 Units

Fall Semester (14 Units)

Upper Division GE Area B KIN 317 - Nutrition for Physical Activity & Health Unit(s): 3
KIN 350 - Biomechanics Unit(s): 4
PHYS 210B - General Physics Unit(s): 3
PHYS 209B - General Physics Laboratory Unit(s): 1
Upper Division Elective KIN 404C - Theory of Coaching Unit(s): 3

Spring Semester (14-15 Units)

KIN 305 - Psychological Bases of Human Movement Unit(s): 4
BIOL 240 - Medical Microbiology Unit(s): 4
Upper Division Elective KIN 446 - Exercise Instruction Unit(s): 3
Upper Division Elective PSY 302 - Life Span Development Unit(s): 3

Common Searches

Exercise Science Concentration

KIN Major Core Courses

Major Concentration Requirements

Units

Sample Four-Year Program

Kinesiology, B.S., Exercise Science Concentration

Lower-Division Preparation

Freshman Year: 28-29 Units

Fall Semester (14 Units)

Spring Semester (14-15 Units)

Sophomore Year: 33 Units

Fall Semester (17 Units)

Spring Semester (16 Units)

Upper-Division Specialization

Junior Year: 31-33 Units

Fall Semester (16-18 Units)

Spring Semester (15 Units)

Senior Year: 28-31 Units

Fall Semester (14 Units)

Spring Semester (14-15 Units)

Total Units: 120-126