Lifetime Physical Activity Concentration

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* Students planning to enter a master's degree in kinesiology, athletic training, nursing or other allied health fields 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.

Fitness and Wellness Emphasis

Prepares individuals for careers in the allied fields of fitness, health, and wellness. Those who work with exercise must have an understanding of intra- and interpersonal aspects of exercise adherence, as well as knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. They must know exercise physiology and the mechanics of human motion; and they must possess skills in planning and carrying out appropriate exercise programs and treatment regimes for the healthy individual who desires lifetime fitness goals, as well as for the individual with unique needs due to a developmental concern or musculoskeletal injury. This concentration incorporates coursework in philosophy, sociology, and psychology; exercise physiology and biomechanics of movement; adapted physical education and emergency / sports medicine; and health education, while providing opportunities for internships & field experiences.

Emphasis Requirements

KIN 241 - Emergency Response Unit(s): 3
KIN 242 - Principles of Musculoskeletal Injuries Unit(s): 3
KIN 426 - Individualized Assessment and Program Design Unit(s): 4
KIN 446 - Exercise Instruction Unit(s): 3

Electives

Choose a minimum of two courses:

KIN 404C - Theory of Coaching Unit(s): 3
KIN 427 - Individuals with Disabilities in Educational and Recreational Settings Unit(s): 3
BUS 150 - Business and Society Unit(s): 3
PSY 408 - Transitions in Adult Development Unit(s): 4

Coach Education Emphasis

The Coach Education Emphasis serves students interested in coaching sports at the recreational, youth, high school and collegiate levels. As sports have become increasingly embedded in American culture (e.g. in education, family life), there is a need for reflective, informed coaches. This program provides opportunities for students to acquire the sills required to become an effective coach in recreational, youth, high school, and collegiate competitive sports.

Emphasis Requirements

KIN 241 - Emergency Response Unit(s): 3
KIN 242 - Principles of Musculoskeletal Injuries Unit(s): 3
KIN 403 - Ethics, Inclusion, and Equity in Coaching Unit(s): 3
KIN 404C - Theory of Coaching Unit(s): 3
KIN 426 - Individualized Assessment and Program Design Unit(s): 4

Electives

Choose a minumum of one course from the following:

KIN 427 - Individuals with Disabilities in Educational and Recreational Settings Unit(s): 3
KIN 446 - Exercise Instruction Unit(s): 3

Units

Total in the Lifetime Physical Activity Concentration: 22-25

Total units in the major with concentration: 44-47

Total units for degree: 120-126