2024-2025 Catalog 
    
    Oct 08, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog

Kinesiology Major


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Through our programs of teaching and research, and our service to the community, we advance the knowledge and application of physical activity to promote the health and well-being of all people.

Program Learning Outcomes


  • Describe the relationship between physical activity participation and health, wellness and quality of life
  • Explain how the scientific process informs our understanding of physical activity
  • Design and evaluate physical activity programs that promote health and improve quality of life
  • Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to physical activity practice
  • Critically evaluate information about physical activity form a scientific basis
  • Critically evaluate research related to physical activity and its impact on health and chronic disease

Major Requirements (56 units)


Curriculum Map


Freshman Year


Fall Units
KIN 120 - Introduction to Kinesiology   4
BIOL 113 - Human Anatomy      3
BIOL 114 - Human Anatomy Lab   1
KIN 100 - Motor Skill & Perf Analysis  - Physical Activity 1 1
Core or Elective or Language - Course 1 (if needed) 4
Core or Elective 4
Total Semester Units 17
Spring Units
Core B1:  BIOL 115 - Human Physiology   3
Core B1:  BIOL 116 - Human Physiology Lab   1
Core B1:  KIN 200 - Measurement and Statistics   4
KIN 100 - Motor Skill & Perf Analysis  - Physical Activity 2 1
Core or Elective or Language - Course 2 (if needed) 4
Core or Elective 4
Total Semester Units 17

Sophomore Year


Fall Units
KIN 220 - Anatomical Kinesiology   4
KIN 300 - Motor Development  or  KIN 315 - Sport & Exercise Psychology   4
KIN 100 - Motor Skill & Perf Analysis  - Physical Activity 3 1
Core or Elective 4
Core or Elective 4
Total Semester Units 17
Spring Units
KIN 310 - Exercise Physiology    4
KIN 300 - Motor Development  or  KIN 315 - Sport & Exercise Psychology   4
KIN 100 - Motor Skill & Perf Analysis  - Physical Activity 4 1
Core or Elective 4
Core or Elective 4
Total Semester Units 17

Junior Year


Fall Units
KIN 320 - Motor Learning   4
KIN 350 - Biomechanics   4
Core or Elective 4
Core or Elective 4
Total Semester Units 16
Spring Units
Kinesiology Elective 1 4
Core or Elective 4
Core or Elective 4
Core or Elective 4
Total Semester Units 16

Senior Year


Fall Units
Kinesiology Elective 2 4
Core or Elective 4
Core or Elective 4
Core or Elective 4
Total Semester Units 16
Spring Units
Kinesiology Elective 3 4
Core or Elective 4
Core or Elective 4
Core or Elective (if needed) 4
Total Semester Units 16

*This information is subject to change, the curriculum map is a sample, and students should consult with the department for any updated information. 

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