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Kinesiology - Physical Education Option, B.S.


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The Department of Kinesiology  

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - Physical Education Option, B.S. has a curricular emphasis in pedagogy designed for students with professional goals in teaching and coaching. Completion of this degree provides access to teaching credential programs and teaching careers in grades K-12.

The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - Physical Education Option, B.S. offers coursework and practical experiences in teaching and coaching, which conform to all California state standards and fully prepare students for admission into teaching credential programs. After completing the degree, students can pursue a single subject teaching credential. Graduates are highly effective and successful physical educators in K-12 schools throughout the Central Valley and beyond.

Other Degree Requirements


In addition to the major program requirements, every student must also complete the University’s baccalaureate degree requirements such as:

  • American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2  )
  • General Education Requirements (48 units)
  • Multicultural and International (MI)
  • Upper-division Writing
  • Sufficient Elective Units to Meet Required Total Units (varies); it is recommended that units in this area be utilized to complete a second major or minor.

A full description of the University’s graduation requirements can be found in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements 

Total Units: 120*


* General Education, MI, and Upper-division Writing courses can be double counted with major requirements. See advisor for details.

Advising Notes


  1. Students enrolled in the PETE must confer with their Physical Education advisor during every semester they are enrolled in the program.
  2. Students majoring in the Physical Education option 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 Physical Education option is not allowed in any of these activity courses.
  3. The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - Physical Education option complies with university policy regarding the re-taking of courses. Physical Education students who fail a course (D or F) in the major curriculum 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 repeat the course for a third time.
  4. Students in the PETE must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (GPA) in all physical education courses). If the student falls below 3.0 GPA in the PETE for two consecutive semesters, he/she will be automatically disqualified.
  5. A student that achieves a GPA of 3.0 or higher fulfills Subject Matter Competency (SMC) and therefore is exempt from taking the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET). Verification of SMC and recommendation for admission into the professional preparation program are the responsibility of the department credential advisor.
  6. Students must also maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher throughout their credential coursework (Kremen School of Education requirement).
  7. KINES 32  will double count for both Core and General Education Area E. PETE majors are required to take KAC 4 KAC 6 , or KAC 103  (Kinesiology Activity Course) as the activity component with KINES 32 . Students are strongly encouraged to take KAC 4  if they are not already proficient in all swim strokes. 
  8. Kinesiology Activity Course KAC 31 - Elementary Gymnastics  is strongly recommended.
  9. Students are required to maintain current certification for Adult/Child CPR and First Aid.

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