Kinesiology, Fitness Option, B.S.

(120 units)

This degree is approved for distance education by the WSCUC.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology must complete the course requirements and the physical fitness proficiency of each Option. Students may select their area of specialization from the options.

Admission Under Impaction

Please review the CSULB Admissions website for information related to Major Specific Requirements and Impaction Criteria based on student status as a prospective, admitted or transfer.

Degree Progress for Pre-Kinesiology Majors

Pre-Kinesiology Fitness majors must complete the following requirements by the time they earn 60 units.

Pre-Kinesiology Fitness students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all required major preparation course work (see Major Specific Criteria). By that time they earn 60 units, Pre-Kinesiology students must be eligible to be fully declared into the intended option within Kinesiology.

Degree Note

Each major course and prerequisite course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. A course in which a grade lower than a “C” is received must be retaken and successfully completed prior to enrolling in any other course for which it is a prerequisite.

Requirements

Common Core Requirements:

Take ALL of the following courses (34 units):

KIN 201 - Introduction to Kinesiology (3 units)
KIN 300 - Biomechanics of Human Movement (3 units)
KIN 301 - Exercise Physiology (3 units)
KIN 312 - Motor Control and Learning (3 units)
KIN 332 - Sociocultural Dimensions of Sport and Human Movement (3 units)
KIN 263 - Techniques of Physical Fitness (2 units)
KIN 339 - Psychology of Sport Behavior and Athletic Performance (3 units)
BIOL 207 - Human Physiology (4 units)
*”C” or better
BIOL 208 - Human Anatomy (4 units)
*”C” or better
NUTR 132 - Introductory Nutrition (3 units)
*”C” or better
PSY 100 - General Psychology (3 units)
*”C” or better

Take 1 unit selected from the following (1 unit):

KIN 100-198 (1 unit)
KIN 250- 261 (1 unit)

Take one of the following courses (3 units):

Note: Courses are listed elsewhere in the program and can only be used to satify one degree requirement.

KIN 302 - Structural Kinesiology (3 units)
KIN 462 - Advanced Strength and Conditioning (3 units)

Take one of the following courses (3-4 units):

HDEV 190 - Elementary Statistics (4 units)
MATH 113 - Precalculus Algebra (3 units)
PSY 110 - Introductory Statistics (4 units)
SOC 170 - Elementary Statistics (4 units)
STAT 108 - Statistics for Everyday Life (3 units)
STAT 118 - Introductory Business Statistics (3 units)

Lower Division:

Take the following course:

KIN 218 - Professional Development in the Fitness Industry (2 units)

Physical Activity Courses:

Take a minimum of 2 units selected from different classes. (This is in addition to the core activity reqiuirements listed earlier.)

KIN 100-198; KIN 250-261

Upper Division:

KIN 363 - Theory and Analysis of Group Fitness Instruction (2 units)
KIN 364 - Fitness for Adult Populations with Unique Health Considerations (3 units)
KIN 367 - Fitness and the Aging Process (3 units)
KIN 368 - Resistance Training for Fitness (3 units)
KIN 410 - Corrective Exercise Training in Fitness (3 units)
KIN 411 - Advanced Program Design for Fitness and Performance (3 units)
KIN 412 - Fitness and Wellness Coaching (3 units)
KIN 467 - Advanced Topics in Fitness and Wellness (3 units)
KIN 468 - Nutrition for Exercise and Performance (3 units)
KIN 469 - Fitness Management (3 units)
KIN 489 - Field Work in Physical Activity Settings (3 units)
KIN 489D - Fieldwork in Fitness

Take three units of elective courses from the following:

AT 207 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3 units)
* KIN 302 - Structural Kinesiology (3 units)
* KIN 462 - Advanced Strength and Conditioning (3 units)
KIN 478 - Psychological Aspects of Exercise and Fitness (3 units)
KIN 487 - Supervised Activity Instruction Experience (3 units)
NUTR 439 - Nutrition and Aging (3 units)

Note:

Courses marked with * may only be taken as elective course if not used for upper division required course. A fieldwork, field experience, or internship requires current certification in First Aid (American Red Cross: Community First Aid & Safety or Emergency Response or Workplace Training: Standard First Aid or equivalent) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (American Red Cross: Adult CPR or Adult,  Infant & Child CPR or CPR for the Professional Rescuer; American Heart Association: Adult CPR or Adult, Infant & Child CPR or ACLS Provider or equivalent) prior to enrollment.