Requirements

Major

In addition to the 33 units of Kinesiology fundamental coursework, the major requires one additional course in Psychology – Introduction to Psychology. Students must take at least 8 additional units from the Kinesiology department which could include electives, directed research, and/or internship.

Fundamental Coursework

KINE 300	Human Anatomy I	4 units
KINE 300L	Human Anatomy I Lab	1 unit
KINE 301	Human Anatomy II	4 units
KINE 301L	Human Anatomy II Lab	1 unit
KINE 302	Biomechanics	4 units
KINE 302L	Biomechanics Laboratory	1 unit
KINE 304	Human Physiology	4 units
KINE 304L	Human Physiology Lab	1 unit
KINE 305	Exercise Physiology	4 units
KINE 310/PSYC 310	Motor Learning and Control	4 units
KINE 310L/PSYC 310L	Motor Learning and Control Laboratory	1 unit
KINE 490	Senior Seminar	4 units

Psychology Component

PSYC 101

Introduction to Psychology

4 units

Please note: PSYC 101 is a prerequisite for KINE 309, KINE 310, and KINE 311.

Additional Electives

Choose eight units from the courses below:

KINE 104	Introduction to Kinesiology	4 units
KINE 201/SOC 210	Sport in American Society	4 units
KINE 210	Nutrition and Homeostasis	4 units
KINE 220	Research Methods	2 units
KINE 299	Women's Sports and Empowerment	4 units
KINE 306	Biochemistry of Exercise and Energy	4 units
KINE 308	Diet, Disease, and Exercise	4 units
KINE 309/PSYC 309	Developmental Motor Behavior	4 units
KINE 311/PSYC 311	Sport and Exercise Psychology	4 units
KINE 395	Directed Research	2 units
KINE 396	Internship	2 or 4 units

Pre-professional students are strongly encouraged to consult with the Health Professions Office and with their academic advisor early in their career.

Honors in the Major

Honors in Kinesiology may be awarded at graduation to qualified students. Students eligible for College honors are those who have: 1) earned an overall College grade point average of 3.25 or better, 2) earned a grade point average in departmental courses of 3.5 or better, and 3) participated in either/both Kinesiology internship or research and presented their findings at a venue approved by department faculty.

Minor

Five courses (22-24 units) are required for the Kinesiology minor.

Fundamental Coursework

KINE 300	Human Anatomy I	4 units
KINE 300L	Human Anatomy I Lab	1 unit
KINE 301	Human Anatomy II	4 units
KINE 301L	Human Anatomy II Lab	1 unit

Additional Electives:

Choose three courses (and co-curricular lab where relevant).

KINE 104	Introduction to Kinesiology	4 units
KINE 201/SOC 210	Sport in American Society	4 units
KINE 299	Women's Sports and Empowerment	4 units
KINE 302	Biomechanics	4 units
KINE 302L	Biomechanics Laboratory	1 unit
KINE 304	Human Physiology	4 units
KINE 304L	Human Physiology Lab	1 unit
KINE 305	Exercise Physiology	4 units
KINE 306	Biochemistry of Exercise and Energy	4 units
KINE 308	Diet, Disease, and Exercise	4 units
KINE 309/PSYC 309	Developmental Motor Behavior	4 units
KINE 310/PSYC 310	Motor Learning and Control	4 units
KINE 310L/PSYC 310L	Motor Learning and Control Laboratory	1 unit
KINE 311/PSYC 311	Sport and Exercise Psychology	4 units