Units required for Major: 59-60
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 Physical Activity and Wellness Concentration provides students with knowledge and practical experience in supporting careers in areas such as personal training, fitness center management, commercial and corporate wellness, and older adult fitness. It will also prepare students for advanced studies in sport and exercise psychology or other physical activity related programs.
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 Administration | ||
Athletic Care | ||
Athletic Coaching Education | ||
Physical Activity and Wellness | ||
Physical Education Teacher Education | ||
| Total Units | 59-60 | |
Concentration in Physical Activity and Wellness
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Concentration Courses (16 Units) | ||
| KINS 99 | Exercise for Healthy Living | 2 |
| KINS 120 | Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| KINS 132 | Planning, Designing and Managing a Fitness Center | 3 |
| KINS 136 | Sport And Aging | 3 |
| KINS 149 | Professional Activities of Health and Skill Related Fitness | 3 |
| KINS 194A | Assigned Field Experience in Kinesiology 1 | 2 |
| Electives (12 Units) | ||
| Select four or more of the following: | 12 | |
| Women and Sport | ||
| Peak Performance Through Psychological Skills | ||
| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | ||
| Analysis of Weight Training & Muscular Fitness | ||
| Exercise Physiology of Women | ||
| Prolonged Exercise | ||
| Care Of Athletic Injuries | ||
| Theory of Coaching | ||
| Ethics, Inclusion and Equity in Coaching | ||
| Aging Issues in Contemporary America | ||
| Strategies for Optimal Aging | ||
| Interprofessional Approaches to Health Care in Older Adults | ||
| Nutrition And Wellness | ||
| Nutrition And Metabolism | ||
| Practical Application in Sports Nutrition | ||
| Stress Management | ||
| Total Units | 28 | |
General Education1
| 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 (Physical Activity and Wellness), 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 | |
| GE Area 6 - Ethnic Studies 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIO 25 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| KINS 99 | Exercise for Healthy Living | 2 |
| STAT 1 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| GE Area 1B - Critical Thinking 2 | 3 | |
| GR American Institutions (US History) 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| 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 |
| NUFD 10 | Introduction to Nutrition | 3 |
| PHYS 5A | General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, Sound | 4 |
| GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| KINS 132 | Planning, Designing and Managing a Fitness Center | 3 |
| KINS 134 | History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport | 3 |
| KINS 150 | Exercise and Sport Physiology | 3 |
| KINS Activity Course 3 | 1 | |
| Foreign Language Semester 1 2 | 4 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| KINS 137 | Sociology Of Sport | 3 |
| KINS 149 | Professional Activities of Health and Skill Related Fitness | 3 |
| KINS 151D | Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics | 3 |
| GR American Institutions (GOVT) 2 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Semester 2 2 | 4 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| KINS 120 | Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| KINS 136 | Sport And Aging | 3 |
| KINS 160 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| Physical Activity and Wellness Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Upper Division GE Area 3 - Arts or Humanities + Writing Intensive 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| KINS 158 | Motor Learning and Control | 3 |
| KINS 194A | Assigned Field Experience in Kinesiology | 1 - 2 |
| Physical Activity and Wellness Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Physical Activity and Wellness Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Upper Division GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences + American Institutions (GOVT) 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 16-17 | |
| Total Units | 122-123 | |
Kinesiology (Physical Activity and Wellness), BS: 2-Year Roadmap
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Units | |
| KINS 101 | Kinesiology: Research and Practice | 2 |
| KINS 132 | Planning, Designing and Managing a Fitness Center | 3 |
| KINS 134 | History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport | 3 |
| KINS 138 | Sport Pedagogy | 3 |
| Foreign Language Semester 1 2 | 4 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| KINS 137 | Sociology Of Sport | 3 |
| KINS 149 | Professional Activities of Health and Skill Related Fitness | 3 |
| KINS 150 | Exercise and Sport Physiology | 3 |
| KINS 151D | Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics | 3 |
| Foreign Language Semester 2 2 | 4 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| KINS 130 | Elementary Physical Education Curriculum and Content | 3 |
| KINS 136 | Sport And Aging | 3 |
| KINS 160 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| Physical Activity and Wellness Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Physical Activity and Wellness Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Upper Division GE Area 3 - Arts or Humanities + Writing Intensive 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| KINS 158 | Motor Learning and Control | 3 |
| KINS 194A | Assigned Field Experience in Kinesiology | 1 - 2 |
| Physical Activity and Wellness Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Physical Activity and Wellness Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Upper Division GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences + American Institutions (GOVT) 2 | 3 | |
| GR American Institutions (US History) 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 16-17 | |
| Total Units | 65-66 | |
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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.