Kinesiology, BS

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All majors in the Kinesiology must complete the support courses and the major core courses. Each major selects a concentration in which to complete the major.

All courses fulfilling either major or minor requirements in kinesiology must be graded A-F, except for courses not available in the A-F mode or courses that are challenged.

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 (48 units)

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

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.

BIOL 220 - Human Anatomy Unit(s): 4
BIOL 224 - Human Physiology Unit(s): 4
MATH 165 - Elementary Applied Statistics Unit(s): 4

Kinesiology Major Core

KIN 201 - Foundations of Kinesiology Unit(s): 3
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 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: