Kinesiology - Exercise Science Option, B.S.

Core Program (15 units)

• KINES 1 - Introductory Principles and Techniques for Physical Fitness Development Units: 3
• KINES 32 - Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Units: 2 *
• KINES 33 - Foundation of Sport Exercise Psychology Units: 3
• KINES 116 - Fundamentals of Biomechanics Units: 3
• KINES 118 - Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology Units: 3

Exercise Science Option (51 units)

• KINES 109

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• KINES 110 - Motor Development Units: 3

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• KINES 119 - ECG and Clinical Exercise Physiology Units: 3
• KINES 121 - Body Composition: Theory, Principles and Management Units: 3
• KINES 137 - Structural Biomechanics Units: 3
• KINES 163 - Fitness and Wellness Units: 3
• KINES 165 - Performance Related Fitness Units: 3
• KINES 167 - Integrative Exercise Science Units: 3
• BIOL 67A - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Units: 4
• BIOL 67B - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Units: 4
• Select any KAC course or ATHL 100

Advising Notes

1. With the assistance of the department advisor, students may choose a program that will prepare them for working with specific age groups or special populations, coaching, athletic training, teaching physical education, or professional applications in the exercise sciences and fitness-related industries.
2. Students majoring in kinesiology may count a maximum of 12 units of activity courses (ATHL, KAC, DANCE) toward the 120 units required for a bachelor’s degree. Repeat credit towards the kinesiology major is not allowed in any of these activity courses.
3. CR/NC grading is not permitted in courses for the kinesiology major, except in those courses which are designated CR/NC grading only.
4. General Education and elective units may be used toward a minor (see departmental minors) or supplemental credential. Consult the appropriate department chair, program coordinator, or faculty advisor for further information.
5. Students interested in the athletic training option should consult the department regarding criteria for selection into this program.
6. A grade of C or higher in all required coursework is necessary for successful completion of the major. Any course required as a prerequisite must be completed with a grade of C or better before registration in the subsequent course.
7. Lower-division courses taken at other institutions may be accepted as being equivalent to lower-division requirements in the department. Petitions to have courses accepted should be completed during the first semester in the major.
8. The Kinesiology Exercise Science Option complies with university policy regarding the re-taking of courses. Exercise science students who fail a course (D or F) in the Kinesiology core may retake the class for a second time. If they earn a failing grade (D or F) a second time, they will not be allowed to petition to repeat the course for a third time. These students will not be able to complete the Kinesiology Exercise Science Option requirements and will be required to declare a new major.

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