Units required for Major: 60
Total units required for BS: 120
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology provides students with a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of human movement, a strong foundation in the natural and social sciences, and the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students for careers in fields such as physical education, athletic coaching, athletic administration, corporate or commercial wellness, older adult fitness, athletic training, and other physical activity related professions.
The BS in Kinesiology offers five concentrations designed to meet students’ specific academic needs and career interests in the areas of Physical Education Teacher Education, Athletic Coaching Education, Athletic Administration, Physical Activity and Wellness, and Athletic Care.
The Athletic Administration Concentration helps prepare students for future careers in the business of sports at the amateur, collegiate, and professional levels. The curriculum provides students with knowledge in the multiple sub-disciplines of Kinesiology as well as foundational business skills and hands-on experience in one or more areas of sport management including leadership, marketing, law, finance, and event planning. Students will also develop stronger communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Note: Additional units may be required to meet the Sacramento State foreign language requirement.
Minimum Grade Requirement
All courses listed must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Lower Division (8 Units) | ||
| BIO 25 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 26 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Required Upper Division (23 Units) | ||
| KINS 101 | Kinesiology: Research and Practice | 2 |
| KINS 134 | History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport | 3 |
| KINS 137 | Sociology Of Sport | 3 |
| KINS 138 | Sport Pedagogy | 3 |
| KINS 150 | Exercise and Sport Physiology | 3 |
| KINS 151D | Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics | 3 |
| KINS 158 | Motor Learning and Control | 3 |
| KINS 160 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| Concentration Requirements (28-29 Units) | ||
| Select one of the following five areas of concentration: | 28 - 29 | |
Athletic Care | ||
Athletic Coaching Education | ||
Physical Activity and Wellness | ||
Physical Education Teacher Education | ||
Sport Management | ||
| Total Units | 59-60 | |
Concentration in Athletic Administration (29 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Concentration Courses (11 Units) | ||
| KINS 139 | Leadership and Communication | 3 |
| KINS 161 | Theory of Sport and Fitness Management | 3 |
| KINS 165 | Theory of Coaching | 3 |
| KINS 194D | Assigned Field Experience in Coaching 1 | 2 |
| Electives (18 Units) | ||
| Select six from the following: | 18 | |
| Courses in Leadership and Communication | ||
| Presentational Speaking in the Organization | ||
| Media, Sports, and Society | ||
| Conflict Resolution Through Communication | ||
or HROB 155 | Conflict Management and Negotiation | |
| Peak Performance Through Psychological Skills | ||
| Ethics, Inclusion and Equity in Coaching | ||
| Leadership and Group Development | ||
| Courses in Development, Budgeting and Fundraising | ||
| Budgeting for Recreation Services | ||
| Grant Writing for Social, Community and Human Service Organizations | ||
| Leadership and Fundraising for Non-profit Organizations | ||
| Administration in Recreation, Parks and Tourism | ||
| Courses in Marketing | ||
| Principles Of Marketing | ||
| Sports Marketing | ||
| Marketing Recreation Services | ||
| Courses in Event Planning and Programming | ||
| Management in Recreation, Parks and Tourism | ||
| Introduction to Inclusive Recreation and Recreation Therapy | ||
| Community Sport Programming | ||
| Campus Recreation | ||
| Program and Event Planning in Recreation, Parks and Tourism | ||
| Conference and Meeting Planning | ||
| Volunteer Management in Nonprofit, Service, or Community Organizations | ||
| Total Units | 29 | |
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Students will receive 2 units of credit for KINS 194D.
General Education Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Area A: Basic Subjects (9 Units) | ||
| A1 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| A2 - Written Communication | 3 | |
| A3 - Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Area B: Physical Universe and Its Life Forms (9 Units) | ||
| B1 - Physical Science | 3 | |
| B2 - Life Forms | 3 | |
| B3 - Lab (Note: Lab experience to be taken with one of the following: B1, B2 or B5) 2 | 0 | |
| B4 - Math Concepts | 3 | |
| B5 - Additional Course (Any B to reach 12 units) - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. 2 | 0 | |
| Area C: Arts and Humanities (12 Units) | ||
| C1 - Arts | 3 | |
| C2 - Humanities | 3 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course | 3 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area D: The Individual and Society (9 Units) | ||
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area E: Understanding Personal Development (3 Units) | ||
| Area E Course | 3 | |
| Area F: Ethnic Studies (3 Units) | ||
| Area F Course | 3 | |
| Total Units | 45 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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Required in Major; also satisfies GE.
Graduation Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Requirements (required by CSU) (6 Units) | ||
| American Institutions: U.S. History | 3 | |
| American Institutions: U.S. Constitution & CA Government | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive (WI) 2 | 0 | |
| Graduation Requirements (required by Sacramento State) (12 Units) | ||
| English Composition II | 3 | |
| Race and Ethnicity in American Society (RE) | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement 2 | 6 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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Required in Major; also satisfies Graduation Requirement.
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If not satisfied before entering Sacramento State, it may be satisfied in General Education Area C2 (Humanities). "C- or better required." The alternative methods for satisfying the Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement are described here:https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/world-languages-literatures/foreign-language-requirement.html
The following roadmaps are sample planning resources. Please consult your academic advisor and Academic Catalog for graduation requirements as you develop your individualized academic plan.
Kinesiology (Athletic Administration), BS: 4-Year Roadmap
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Units | |
| GE Area 1A - English Composition 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 1C - Oral Communication 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5B - Biological Science (BIO 10 recommended) 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice (RPTA 32 recommended) | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIO 25 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| STAT 1 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| GE Area 1B - Critical Thinking 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 6 - Ethnic Studies 2 | 3 | |
| KINS Activity Course 2 | 1 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BIO 26 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| ENGL 20 | College Composition II | 3 |
| KINS 101 | Kinesiology: Research and Practice | 2 |
| GE Area 3A - Arts 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 3B - Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| KINS 138 | Sport Pedagogy | 3 |
| GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5A - Physical Science 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5C - Laboratory 2 | 1 | |
| GR American Institutions (US History) 2 | 3 | |
| GR American Institutions (GOVT) 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| KINS 134 | History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport | 3 |
| KINS 137 | Sociology Of Sport | 3 |
| KINS 151D | Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics | 3 |
| KINS 161 | Theory of Sport and Fitness Management | 3 |
| Upper Division GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| KINS 150 | Exercise and Sport Physiology | 3 |
| KINS 160 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| KINS 165 | Theory of Coaching | 3 |
| Athletic Administration Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Semester 1 2 | 4 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| KINS 139 | Leadership and Communication | 3 |
| KINS 158 | Motor Learning and Control | 3 |
| Upper Division GE Area 3 - Arts or Humanities + Writing Intensive 2 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Semester 2 2 | 4 | |
| Athletic Administration Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| KINS 194D | Assigned Field Experience in Coaching | 1 - 2 |
| Athletic Administration Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Athletic Administration Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Athletic Administration Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Athletic Administration Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Units | 13-14 | |
| Total Units | 120-121 | |
Kinesiology (Athletic Administration), BS: 2-Year Roadmap
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Units | |
| KINS 101 | Kinesiology: Research and Practice | 2 |
| KINS 134 | History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport | 3 |
| KINS 138 | Sport Pedagogy | 3 |
| KINS 151D | Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics | 3 |
| KINS 161 | Theory of Sport and Fitness Management | 3 |
| Upper Division GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences + American Institutions (GOVT) 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| KINS 137 | Sociology Of Sport | 3 |
| KINS 150 | Exercise and Sport Physiology | 3 |
| KINS 160 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| KINS 165 | Theory of Coaching | 3 |
| Athletic Administration Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Semester 1 2 | 4 | |
| Units | 19 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| KINS 139 | Leadership and Communication | 3 |
| KINS 158 | Motor Learning and Control | 3 |
| Athletic Administration Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Upper Division GE Area 3 - Arts or Humanities + Writing Intensive 2 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Semester 2 2 | 4 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| KINS 194D | Assigned Field Experience in Coaching | 1 - 2 |
| Athletic Administration Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Athletic Administration Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Athletic Administration Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Athletic Administration Elective 3 | 3 | |
| GR American Institutions (US History) 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 16-17 | |
| Total Units | 68-69 | |
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Any course not completed in the first semester should be taken in the second or a later semester.
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Please see General Education/Graduation Requirement course options.
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Please see an academic advisor for elective options.