Kinesiology is the study of movement as it relates to physical activity, health, disease prevention, exercise, and sport. Kinesiology majors are grounded in an interdisciplinary body of knowledge which encompasses the biological, psychological, physical, and social sciences. They use this knowledge to understand how the human body responds to movement, exercise, exercise training, and overall fitness. Employment opportunities include health care, coaching, sports officiating, athletic training, and education. A baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology can serve as the foundation for a career in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or medical school.
Students must complete required courses with a “C” or “P” minimum in addition to the following requirements:
(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including
both of the following:
(A) The Cal-GETC General Education Breadth Requirements.
(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community
college district
(2) Obtainment of a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Transfer to a related major in the California State University (CSU) system.
- Effectively communicate in writing and verbally on topics in Kinesiology.
- Utilize their experiences across a variety of health related and skill-based activities to inform their scholarship and practice in the sub disciplines in Kinesiology.
- Identify and analyze social justice and equity issues related to Kinesiology for diverse populations.
- Explain, identify, and/or demonstrate the theoretical and/or scientific principles that can be used to address issues or problems in the sub-disciplines in Kinesiology.
Dept. /No. Title Units
Required Core Courses:
KIN 001 Introduction to Kinesiology…………………………………………….3
BI 022 Human Anatomy………………………………………………………………..4
BI 023 Human Physiology…………………………………………………………….5
Movement Based Courses
Select one (1) course from three different areas (minimum of 3 units
total):
Team Sports
PE 043 Badminton……………………………………………………………………………1
PE 045 Basketball……………………………………………………………………………..1
PE 091 Volleyball………………………………………………………………………………1
Dance
PE 052 Dance, Aerobic/Low Impact……………………………………………1
Fitness
PE 096 Weight Training…………………………………………………………………..1
PE 098 Yoga……………………………………………………………………………………….1
Restricted Electives – Choose two courses from the following:
CH 001A, MATH 014/STAT C1000 or SOC 003 (not both), PH 002A or
PH 004A (not both), PSY 001/PSYC C1000, or SOC 001
Total Units for the Major………………………………………………………………….. 21-25
Cal-GETC General Education Units………………………………………………………..34
Transferable elective units as needed.
MINIMUM TRANSFERABLE UNITS………………………………………………….59-62
Advisor: M. Salomon