Kinesiology B.A.

The Kinesiology B.A. is a general foundational degree in Kinesiology. It has the versatility to be tailored to fit the specific interests of students who have a general interest in the field of Kinesiology. However, it does not qualify students for admission to the Single Subject Credential Program or meet specific graduate program requirements (e.g., Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.). Students interested in teaching should inquire about the Subject Matter Preparation Program (Physical Education) . Students interested in PT, OT, or similar fields should inquire about the Exercise Science B.S. Students interested in Public Health, Health Promotion, Disease/Injury Prevention or other allied health fields not previously mentioned should inquire about the Public Health Promotion B.S. . Students should seek advising early in the program to help meet their career objectives. A minimum of *120 units is required for graduation; additional elective units are required for graduation.

View the degree program Roadmaps , which provide recommended advising maps to complete the degree program. Please consult your academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.

Program Learning Outcomes

Content Knowledge: Students will demonstrate and apply knowledge and disciplinary concepts related to the field of Kinesiology
Communications Skills: Students will develop oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Critical Thinking: Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information to make sound decisions and solve problems as they apply to the field of Kinesiology.
Professionalism: Students will demonstrate professional and ethical practices in the areas of communication, conduct, presentation, and preparation.

Requirements:

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)
Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (minimum grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better)
General Education Program (minimum of 43 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)
Sociocultural Inquiry Requirement (minimum of 3 units) (may double count with General Education requirements or in the major)
Skills for Student Success (minimum of 1 unit) and Lifelong Learning (minimum of 1 unit)

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

Recommended General Education

CHEM 1000 - Chemistry in the Modern World 3 unit(s) G.E. Area 5A
MATH 1600 - Statistics 4 unit(s)
OR
MATH 1602 - Statistics with Support II 3 unit(s) G.E. Area 2

Note

Each course counted toward the major, including enrollment requirements, must be completed with a grade of C- or higher. All courses counted toward the major (both within and outside of the Department) must be taken on a letter grade basis.

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 2235 - Human Physiology (with a Lab) 4 unit(s)
ZOOL 2250 - Human Anatomy (with a Lab) 4 unit(s)

3. Complete the Major:

The Major:

(41 units)

1. Complete All of the Following Core Courses:

(26 units)

KINS 3100 - Foundations, History, and Philosophy of Physical Education 3 unit(s)
KINS 3700 - Sport in Society (WP) 3 unit(s)
OR
KINS 4520 - Gender Health (WP) 3 unit(s)
KINS 4030 - Epidemiology 3 unit(s)
KINS 4130 - Foods and Nutrition 3 unit(s)
KINS 4200 - Motor Learning 3 unit(s)
OR
KINS 4250 - Motor Development 3 unit(s)
KINS 4300 - Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education 3 unit(s)
KINS 4400 - Kinesiology 4 unit(s)
KINS 4500 - Exercise Physiology 4 unit(s)

2. Complete a Minimum of Five (5) Courses from the Elective Courses:

(minimum of 15 units)

KINS 3000 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 3 unit(s)
KINS 3200-3260 - Theory of Coaching
Courses (limited to 2)
KINS 3300-3650 - Theory and Analysis of Physical Education Activities
Courses (limited to 2)
KINS 3400 - Elementary Physical Education 3 unit(s)
KINS 3600 - Substance Use and Misuse 3 unit(s)
KINS 3800 - Sport and Exercise Psychology 3 unit(s)
KINS 4230 - Coordinated School Health 3 unit(s)
KINS 4330 - Family Health 3 unit(s)
KINS 4510 - Environmental Health 3 unit(s)
KINS 4530 - Holistic Health 3 unit(s)
KINS 4540 - Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health 3 unit(s)
KINS 4550 - Health Behavior 3 unit(s)
KINS 4800 - Adapted Physical Education 3 unit(s)