Program: Kinesiology B.A. - Subject Matter Preparation Program (Physical Education) - California State University, Stanislaus

Apr 06, 2025

2023-2024 Academic Catalog

View information for the Department of Kinesiology and Public Health Promotion , including Learning Objectives for the department and its programs.

Subject Matter Preparation Program Mission Statement:

The mission of the faculty of the Subject Matter Preparation Program (SMPP) is to prepare professionally exceptional physical education teachers and coaches that foster the acquisition of content knowledge and skills, and promote physically active lifestyles of children and young adults through high quality physical education programs. This degree path allows individuals to enter into a credential program.

Subject Matter Preparation Program Learning Outcomes:

The Students will demonstrate and apply physical education content knowledge through taking exams, completing assignments, and participating in course activities.
The Students will demonstrate and apply motor skill competency in a variety of sports and games through successful physical participation and completion of the theory and analysis courses.
The Students will demonstrate effective communication skills and a high degree of professionalism in their coursework and at professional events.

This single subject waiver program is designed for students who wish to enter credential programs in physical education for K-12 schools. The SMPP in Physical Education is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and fulfills the subject matter competency prerequisite for entrance into a credential program for a single subject teaching credential in physical education.

Please note that this is an optional waiver program and a track in the Kinesiology B.A.

Requirements

The Kinesiology B.A. degree requirements are fulfilled by the below coursework. Students must complete the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements , in addition to the following:

1. Complete the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements.

A student must comply with all University regulations and satisfy the following requirements:

Units and Residency (minimum of 120 units: 40 units of upper division coursework and 30 semester units at Stanislaus State. At least 24 of these 30 units must be earned in upper-division courses, at least 12 must be in the major, and at least 9 must be applicable to General Education-Breadth requirements)
Grade Point Average (minimum grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better)
General Education (minimum of 49 units)
Upper Division Writing Proficiency (minimum of 3 units)
- Writing Proficiency (WP) Course (may double count in the major)
United States Constitution and California State and Local Government (minimum of 3 units)
Multicultural Requirement (minimum of 3 units) (may double count with General Education requirements or in the major)

Subsequently all students must submit an application for graduation and receive approval from the major advisor, department chair, and Director of Academic Advising. For more information see the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements .

Recommendations for General Education Area E include: KINS 1000 or KINS 1001 and KINS 1610 . Each course counted toward the major, including prerequisites, must be completed with a grade of C- (1.7) or higher. All courses counted toward the major (both within and outside of the Department) must be taken on a letter grade basis. This degree prepares students for admission to the Single Subject Credential Program in Physical Education; the Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology: Single Subject Matter Preparation Program was approved by the CCTC in 2009.

2. Complete the prerequisites to the major:

(12 units)

BIOL 1010 - Principles of Biology 3 unit(s) (satisfies General Education area B2) and
BIOL 1020 - World of Biology Laboratory 1 unit(s) (satisfies General Education area B2 lab requirement)
ZOOL 2250 - Human Anatomy 4 unit(s)
ZOOL 2235 - Human Physiology 4 unit(s)

3. The Major

(58 units)

Core Courses

1. Complete the all following courses:

(32 units)

KINS 3000 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 3 unit(s)
KINS 3100 - Foundations, History, and Philosophy of Physical Education 3 unit(s)
KINS 3700 - Sport in Society (WP) 3 unit(s) or
KINS 3800 - Sport and Exercise Psychology
3 unit(s)
KINS 4100 - Curriculum, Organization, and Administration of Physical Education 3 unit(s)
KINS 4200 - Motor Learning 3 unit(s)
KINS 4250 - Motor Development 3 unit(s)
KINS 4300 - Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education 3 unit(s)
KINS 4400 - Kinesiology 4 unit(s) (prerequisite:
ZOOL 2250 - Human Anatomy
)
KINS 4500 - Exercise Physiology 4 unit(s) (prerequisite:
ZOOL 2235 - Human Physiology
)
KINS 4800 - Adapted Physical Education 3 unit(s)

Breadth/Depth Courses

2. Complete all the following courses:

(6 units)

KINS 3450 - Elementary Pedagogy for Physical Education 3 unit(s)
KINS 4150 - Secondary Pedagogy of Physical Education 3 unit(s)

Movement Perspective Courses

3. Complete all of the following courses:

(16 units)

KINS 3300 - Theory and Analysis of Aquatic Sports 2 unit(s)
KINS 3310 - Theory and Analysis of Combative Activities 2 unit(s)
KINS 3320 - Theory and Analysis of Dance and Gymnastics 2 unit(s)
KINS 3330 - Theory and Analysis of Individual Sports and Games 2 unit(s)
KINS 3350 - Theory and Analysis of Dual Sports and Games 2 unit(s)
KINS 3360 - Theory and Analysis of Team Sports and Games 2 unit(s)
KINS 3370 - Theory and Analysis of Fitness Activities 2 unit(s)
KINS 3650 - Theory and Analysis of Outdoor Education 2 unit(s)

4. Choose two courses from the following:

(4 units)

KINS 3200 - Theory of Coaching Football 2 unit(s)
KINS 3210 - Theory of Coaching Basketball 2 unit(s)
KINS 3220 - Theory of Coaching Baseball 2 unit(s)
KINS 3230 - Theory of Coaching Track and Field 2 unit(s)
KINS 3240 - Theory of Coaching Volleyball 2 unit(s)
KINS 3250 - Theory of Coaching Softball 2 unit(s)
KINS 3260 - Theory of Coaching Strength and Conditioning 2 unit(s)

Supplementary Authorization in Introductory Health Science and in Introductory Physical Education

The holder of a Multiple Subject, Single Subject, Standard Secondary, or Special Secondary Teaching Credential may have one or more of the subjects commonly taught in departmentalized classes and listed below added to his or her credential as a supplementary authorization by verifying completion of the following requirements specified in California Administrative Code, Title 5 Sections 80057.5, 80089, 80089.1 and 80089.2. Supplementary authorizations cannot be issued in any subject that falls within the statutory single subject category of an applicant’s Single Subject Teaching Credential.

The department offers courses for the Introductory Health Science supplementary authorization and the Introductory Physical Education supplementary authorization.