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2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Roadmap: B.A. in Kinesiology, Subject Matter Preparation


The mission of the faculty of the Department of Kinesiology is to professionally prepare students to contribute positively to the health and well-being of members of society as advocates for a physically active lifestyle, and preventative health methods. We strive to promote life-long learning and service to diverse populations. Additionally, the department enriches the overall education of all students at CSU Stanislaus through its activity courses and upper- and lower-division general education course offerings.

This Roadmap is a recommended advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.

 

First Year

Fall Semester
Course
Units
CHEM 1000 Chemistry in the Modern World   3 
General Education Area A1 3
General Education Area C1 3
General Education Area D1 3
Total Units 12
Cumulative Total 12
Spring Semester
Course
Units
BIOL 1010 Principles of Biology   3 
BIOL 1020 World of Biology Laboratory   1 
General Education Area A2 3
General Education Area C2 3
General Education Area F 3
Total Units 13
Cumulative Total 25
  • BIOL-1010 Principles of Biology satisfies General Education Area B2
  • BIOL-1020 World of Biology Lab satisfies General Education Lab                                                                                                                                                                                       

 

Second Year

Fall Semester
Course
Units
KINS 1610 Swimming  (GE Area E) 1 
ZOOL 2250 Human Anatomy   4 
General Education Area A3 3
General Education Area B4 3
General Education Area C1 or C2 3
Total Units 14
Cumulative Total 39
Spring Semester
Course
Units
ZOOL 2235 Human Physiology   4  
General Education Area B1 3
General Education Area D2 3
General Education Area E 3
Elective Units 1
Total Units 14
Cumulative Total 53
  • KINS-1610 Swimming partially satisfies the General Education Area E
  • KINS 1000 or 1001 partially satisfies GE Area E                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

 

Third Year

Fall Semester
Course
Units
KINS 3100 Foundations, History, and Philosophy of Physical Education   3 
KINS 3360 Theory and Analysis of Team Sports and Games   2 
KINS 3450 Elementary Pedagogy for Physical Education   3 
KINS 4300 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education   3 
KINS 4400 Kinesiology   4
One Theory of Coaching Course 2
Total Units 17
Cumulative Total 70
Spring Semester
Course
Units
KINS 3000 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries   3 
KINS 3310 Theory and Analysis of Combative Activities   2 
KINS 3330 Theory and Analysis of Individual Sports and Games   2 
KINS 4250 Motor Development   3  
KINS 4800 Adapted Physical Education    3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 86
  • The Credential Program prerequisite for Stanislaus State is EDSS 3900 - Foundations of Secondary Education (should be taken at least 2 semesters prior to graduation and entrance to the Credential Program)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

 

Fourth Year

*Apply for Graduation

Fall Semester
Course
Units
KINS 1610 Swimming   1
KINS 3320 Theory and Analysis of Dance and Gymnastics   2  
KINS 3350 Theory and Analysis of Dual Sports and Games   2 
KINS 3650 Theory and Analysis of Outdoor Education   2 
KINS 4200 Motor Learning   3 
One Theory of Coaching Course 2
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D)  3

Choose one of the following courses:

3
Total Units 18
Cumulative Total 104
Spring Semester
Course
Units
KINS 3300 Theory and Analysis of Aquatic Sports   2  
KINS 3370 Theory and Analysis of Fitness Activities   2 
KINS 4100 Curriculum, Organization, and Administration of Physical Education   3 
KINS 4150 Secondary Pedagogy of Physical Education   3 
KINS 4500 Exercise Physiology    4
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Total Units 17
Cumulative Total 121
  • For additional dates and details to apply for graduation, visit the Graduation Website.
  • KINS-3300 Theory & Analysis of Aquatic Sports requires prerequisite of KINS-1610 Swimming
  • See the Credential Program website for prerequisite requirements