Kinesiology - Physical Education Option, B.S.

The Department of Kinesiology

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements

The Kinesiology - Physical Education degree has a curricular emphasis in pedagogy designed for students with professional goals in teaching. Completion of this degree leads to subject matter competency in K-12 Physical Education and provides access to teaching credential programs and teaching careers in grades K-12.

The Kinesiology - Physical Education degree offers coursework and practical experiences in teaching and coaching, which conform to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing standards and fully prepares students for admission into teaching credential programs. After completing the degree, students can pursue a single subject teaching credential in K-12 Physical Education. Graduates are highly effective and successful physical educators in K-12 schools throughout the Central Valley and beyond.

Major Requirements (57 units)

Core Requirements (50 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
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 152 - Physical Education for Children Units: 3
KINES 157 - Adapted and Inclusive Physical Education Units: 3
KINES 159 - Measurement and Evaluation Units: 3

KAC Elective Requirements (7 units)

Select one course each from Areas A - G

Select one from Area A

KAC 40 - Elementary Karate Units: 1
KAC 41 - Judo Units: 1
KAC 43 - Taekwondo Units: 1
KAC 44 - Kendo Units: 1
KAC 47 - Tai Chi Units: 1
KAC 49 - Kickboxing Units: 1
KAC 50 - Assault Avoidance Techniques Units: 1
KAC 51 - Self-defense Units: 1

Select one from Area B

Rhythmic movement/Dance

KAC 10 - Hip Hop Dance Units: 1
KAC 11 - Partners Club Dancing Units: 1
KAC 12 - Elementary Social Dance Units: 1
KAC 13 - Swing Dance Units: 1
DANCE 115 - University Dance Theatre Units: 1
DANCE 117A - Modern Dance Technique Units: 1
DANCE 155A - Modern Jazz Dance Units: 1
DANCE 158A - Ballet Technique Units: 1
CLAS 107 - Latino Dance Units: 2

Select one from Area C

Aquatics

KAC 4 - Swimming for Beginners Units: 1
KAC 6 - Water Aerobics Units: 1
KAC 103 - Swim for Fitness Units: 1

Select one from Area D

Gymnastics and Tumbling

KAC 31 - Elementary Gymnastics Units: 1

Select one from Area E

Team Sport

KAC 65 - Basketball Units: 1
KAC 68 - Soccer Units: 1
KAC 71 - Elementary Volleyball Units: 1

Select one from Area F

Indivdiual Fitness

KAC 21 - Elementary Strength Training Units: 1
KAC 33 - Fitness Walking Units: 1
KAC 39 - Jogging Units: 1
KAC 48 - Cardiovascular Boot Camp Units: 1
KAC 60 - Yoga Units: 1
KAC 61 - Fitness Development through Pilates Mat Units: 1

Select one from Area G

Dual Sport

KAC 53 - Beginning Table Tennis Units: 1
KAC 54 - Elementary Tennis Units: 1
KAC 55 - Pickleball Units: 1

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 enrolled in the PETE must confer with their Physical Education advisor during every semester they are enrolled in the program.
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.
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.
Students must also maintain a GPA of 3. 0 or higher throughout their credential coursework (Kremen School of Education requirement).
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.
Students are required to maintain current certification for Adult/Child CPR and First Aid.

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