| Kinesiology major includes the three concentrations of (1) Pre-Health, (2) Exercise and Sports Science, and (3) Sport Studies. |
KINE Major Core Courses
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21 to 23 units
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| KINE 204 |
Human Anatomy |
4 units |
| KINE 221 |
Movement Anatomy |
3 units |
| KINE 304 |
Human Physiology |
4 units |
| KINE 323 |
Exercise Physiology |
4 units |
| KINE 328 |
Program Design |
3 units |
| KINE 421 |
Biomechanics |
3 units |
| KINE 450C |
Exercise Science Internship |
1-3 units |
The Kinesiology Major with a Concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy
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| This concentration prepares the student for graduate schools in physical therapy. Students are encouraged to check on specific requirements of the schools to which they will apply. Schools vary in their prerequisites; some, for example, require more chemistry courses than others. Other careers such as athletic training, exercise physiology, and a combination of physical therapy/athletic training are viable within this option. All of these careers take place in both public and private facilities and institutions. |
Lower Division
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|
39 units
|
| CHEM 120 |
General Chemistry I |
5 units |
| CHEM 121 |
General Chemistry II |
5 units |
| KINE 204 |
Human Anatomy |
4 units |
| KINE 214 |
Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries |
3 units |
| KINE 221 |
Movement Anatomy |
3 units |
| MATH 265C |
Introduction to Statistical Methods |
3 units |
| PSCI 223 |
Mechanics and Heat |
4 units |
| PSCI 225 |
Electricity, Magnetism, and Lights |
4 units |
Choose eight units of the following courses:
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|
| BIOL 121 |
General Botany |
4 units |
| BIOL 131 |
General Zoology |
4 units |
| BIOL 202 |
Histology |
4 units |
| BIOL 240 |
Introduction to Molecular and Cell Biology |
4 units |
Upper Division
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|
21 to 29 units
|
| KINE 304 |
Human Physiology |
4 units |
| KINE 314 |
Athletic Injury Assessment |
3 units |
| KINE 323 |
Exercise Physiology |
4 units |
| KINE 328 |
Program Design in Conditioning |
3 units |
| KINE 380 |
Rehabilitation Techniques |
3 units |
| KINE 392 |
Pharmacology and General Medicine |
2 units |
| KINE 421 |
Biomechanics |
3 units |
| KINE 450C |
Exercise Science Internship |
1-3 units |
| PSYC 320 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 units |
| PSYC 332 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 units |
Recommended Courses:
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|
| BIOL 311 |
Genetics |
4 units |
| BIOL 409 |
Microbiology |
4 units |
| BIOL 470 |
Neurobiology |
4 units |
| KINE 385 |
Therapeutic Modalities |
2 units |
| KINE 422 |
Ethics in Health Care |
3 units |
| MATH 180 |
Calculus I |
4 units |
| MATH 181 |
Calculus II |
4 units |
The Kinesiology Major with a Concentration in Sports Science
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| Careers related to this concentration include strength coach, personal trainer, and fitness consultant at public or private facilities. Students will be able to pursue graduate school in Exercise Physiology, Motor Learning, Biomechanics, and Cardiac Rehabilitation. |
Lower Division
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|
18 units
|
| KINE 183 |
Foundations of Exercise Science |
3 units |
| KINE 185 |
First Aid |
2 units |
| or KINE 215 |
Responding to Emergencies |
|
| KINE 204 |
Human Anatomy |
4 units |
| KINE 214 |
Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries |
3 units |
| KINE 221 |
Movement Anatomy |
3 units |
| KINE 258 |
Sociology of Sport and Human Movement |
3 units |
Upper Division
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|
36 units
|
| KINE 304 |
Human Physiology |
4 units |
| KINE 323 |
Exercise Physiology |
4 units |
| KINE 324 |
Fitness Assessment |
3 units |
| KINE 328 |
Program Design in Conditioning |
3 units |
| KINE 342 |
Leadership Dynamics in Exercise Science |
3 units |
| KINE 395 |
ECG and Exercise Testing |
3 units |
| KINE 412 |
Nutrition and Athletic Performance |
3 units |
| KINE 421 |
Biomechanics |
3 units |
| KINE 422 |
Ethics in Health Care |
3 units |
| KINE 440 |
Research & Statistics in Exercise Science |
3 units |
| KINE 443 |
Current Issues in Health Care |
1 unit |
| KINE 450C |
Exercise Science Internship |
3 units |
The Kinesiology Major with a Concentration in Teaching/Coaching
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| This concentration’s career options include teaching physical education at the junior high or high school level, coaching at all levels (except college where a Master’s degree is usually preferred), or pursuing a Master’s degree in Physical Education. It is strongly advised that if a student wishes to pursue a teaching career that he or she pursue a supplemental authorization in another academic area, i.e., Spanish, math, science, English, or political science. This additional major will increase the student’s job options when applying for teaching jobs. The teaching option will also require a fifth year to complete the teacher credential program. |
Lower Division
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|
23 units
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| KINE 110 |
Fundamentals of Dance |
1 unit |
| KINE 118 |
Skill Development in Gymnastics/Aquatics |
1 unit |
| KINE 127 |
Skill Development in Basketball/Volleyball |
1 unit |
| KINE 128 |
Skill Development in Soccer/Softball |
1 unit |
| KINE 129 |
Skill Development in Tennis/Badminton |
1 unit |
| KINE 132 |
Beginning Taekwondo |
1 unit |
| KINE 183 |
Foundations of Exercise Science |
3 units |
| KINE 185 |
First Aid |
2 units |
| KINE 204 |
Human Anatomy |
4 units |
| KINE 221 |
Movement Anatomy |
3 units |
| KINE 231 |
Global Games and Recreation Activities |
2 units |
| KINE 258 |
Sociology of Sport and Human Movement |
3 units |
Upper Division
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|
48 units
|
| EDUC 315 |
Teaching in a Multicultural Setting |
3 units |
| KINE 304 |
Human Physiology |
4 units |
| KINE 322 |
Measurements in Physical Education |
3 units |
| KINE 323 |
Exercise Physiology |
4 units |
| KINE 325 |
Motor Learning |
3 units |
| KINE 328 |
Program Design in Conditioning |
3 units |
| KINE 335 |
Growth and Motor Development |
3 units |
| KINE 342 |
Leadership Dynamics in Exercise Science |
3 units |
| KINE 352 |
Analysis of Team Sports |
2 units |
| KINE 354 |
Analysis of Individual/Dual Sports |
2 units |
| KINE 421 |
Biomechanics |
3 units |
| KINE 433 |
Physical Education for Secondary Schools |
3 units |
| KINE 434 |
Movement Education for Children |
3 units |
| KINE 441 |
Sport Psychology |
3 units |
| KINE 442C |
Integrating Concepts in Physical Education |
3 units |
| KINE 451 |
Adapted Physical Activity, Recreation, and Sport |
3 units |
