Kinesiology - Physical Education Option, B.S.

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.

Major Requirements (47 units)

KINES 1 - Introductory Principles and Techniques for Physical Fitness Development Units: 3
KINES 31 - Historical and Professional Foundations of Physical Education Units: 3
KINES 32 - Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Units: 2
KINES 33 - Foundation of Sport Exercise Psychology Units: 3
KINES 35 - Human Structure and Function: Applications to Kinesiology Units: 3
OR
BIOL 33 - Introductory Human Anatomy and Physiology Units: 5
KINES 110 - Motor Development Units: 3
KINES 116 - Fundamentals of Biomechanics Units: 3
KINES 118 - Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology Units: 3
KINES 120 - Planning Strategies for Physical Education Units: 3
KINES 122 - Nontraditional Games and Outdoor Education Units: 3
KINES 123 - Analysis and Application: Rhythmic Movement in Physical Education Units: 3
KINES 126 - Analysis and Application: Aquatics Units: 3
KINES 131 - Analysis and Application: Individual, Team and Fitness Activity Units: 3
KINES 144I - Field Experience in Teaching Units: 3
KINES 159 - Measurement and Evaluation Units: 3

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 (43 units)
Additional University Graduation Requirements (9 units)
Upper-Division Writing Requirement
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, Additional University Graduation Requirements, and Upper-division Writing courses can be double counted with major requirements. See advisor for details.

Advising Notes

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.
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.
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.
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.
Kinesiology Activity Course KAC 31 - Elementary Gymnastics is strongly recommended.
Students are required to maintain current certification for Adult/Child CPR and First Aid.
BIOL 33 OR BIOL 67A and BIOL 67B or equivalent courses may be substituted for KINES 35.

In compliance with Federal Requirements for Posting Licensure and Certification Eligibility, please see the CSU Chancellor’s Office calstate.edu website.

Kinesiology - Physical Education Option, B.S.

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements

Major Requirements (47 units)

Select one from Area A

Select one from Area B

Select one from Area C

Other Degree Requirements

Total Units: 120*

Advising Notes