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

Program Roadmaps

Kinesiology, Exercise Science Concentration, BS, Sample Four-Year Plan