Kinesiology B.S.

Professions in Kinesiology are among the fastest growing in the world. Individuals, corporations, and government entities have come to recognize that the fitness, health, and well-being of individuals creates the foundation for the success of our society and economy. By providing you with knowledge, skills and abilities, our Kinesiology faculty and staff will help prepare you to pursue a number of enjoyable professions, and post-graduate opportunities.

The Kinesiology major develops comprehensive expertise in the human body's development and functions, the roles of physical movement in growth and learning, and the methods for improving and maintaining a high quality of life and personal wellness at every age.

To learn more about the major, visit the Kinesiology website.

Required Courses

Special Requirements

If you transferred into CSUMB as an AS-T-certified student in Kinesiology, please see the AS-T certified requirements.

If you are unsure about your transfer status, please talk to a Kinesiology faculty advisor as soon as possible.

All other Kinesiology majors, see below.

standard Requirements

Complete ALL of the following core courses:

• KIN 300: Major Pro-Seminar
• KIN 360: Nutritional Science
• KIN 360L: Nutritional Science Lab
• KIN 370: Anatomy & Physiology I
• KIN 370L: Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
• KIN 371: Anatomy & Physiology II
• KIN 371L: Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
• KIN 420: Essential of Exercise Science
• KIN 345: Sports Ethics OR KIN 355: Ethics in Physical Activity and Health
• KIN 471S: Kinesiology Service Learning
• KIN 497: Senior Capstone I
• KIN 499: Senior Capstone II
• STAT 100: Introduction to Statistics OR CHHS 203: Statistics for Social Science

Complete one of the following concentrations:

Exercise Science Concentration

Complete ALL of the following courses:

• KIN 310: Athletic Strength & Condition
• KIN 340: Personal Training
• KIN 421L: Essential of Exercise Sci Lab
• KIN 430: Phys & Biomech Aerobic Exer
• KIN 440: Phys & Biomech Anaerobic Exer
• KIN 450: Exer Prescript for Special Pop

Complete ONE of the following courses:

• KIN 305: Technique in Strength & Conditioning
• KIN 320: Sports Nutrition
• KIN 346: Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
• KIN 395: Special Topics
• KIN 490: Evolutionary Medicine

Wellness Concentration

Complete ALL of the following courses:

• KIN 330: Physical Activity and Health OR KIN 367: Consumer Advocacy
• KIN 345: Sports Ethics OR KIN 355: Ethics in Physical Activity and HealthOR CHHS 350: Ethics for Health & Human Services
• KIN 350: Worksite Health Promotion OR KIN 366: Health Behavior and Promotion
• KIN 450: Exer Prescript for Special Pop OR KIN 490: Evolutionary Medicine

Complete FOUR of the following courses:

• KIN 320: Sports Nutrition
• KIN 330: Physical Activity and Health
• KIN 346: Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
• KIN 350: Worksite Health Promotion
• KIN 363: Human Sexuality
• KIN 363L: Human Sexuality Lab
• KIN 366: Health Behavior and Promotion
• KIN 367: Consumer Advocacy
• KIN 395: Special Topics
• KIN 450: Exer Prescript for Special Pop
• KIN 461: Stress Management
• KIN 490: Evolutionary Medicine
• HDEV 351: Lifespan Development: Transition and Change
• PSY 310: Biological Psychology
• PSY 329: Health Psychology

Learning Outcomes

MLO 1 Knowledge of Kinesiology

Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental content, principles and issues common in the field of kinesiology, including exercise science, wellness, human development, neurological foundations of learning, movement, nutrition and community health.

MLO 2 Research Methods

Demonstrate the ability to use diverse methods of inquiry to analyze a kinesiology related issue. This includes acquiring, evaluating, interpreting, synthesizing, applying, documenting and presenting scientific and social science knowledge.

MLO 3 Multicultural Competency

Demonstrate the ability to deliver kinesiology services by communicating effectively across cultural groups, assessing the needs and capabilities of culturally diverse populations, and engaging in this process with mutual respect and sensitivity.

MLO 4 Personal and Professional Ethics and Communication

Demonstrate the ability to articulate the values and ethics that are the foundation for practices in kinesiology in both oral and written contexts; to recognize and differentiate areas of conflict between professional and personal values; and to interact ethically and effectively in interpersonal and group communications and decision-making processes.

MLO 5 Collaboration

Demonstrate the ability to work in teams, in diverse communities, across professions, settings, programs, agencies and disciplines. Demonstrate prowess at establishing common missions and purposes applying knowledge of group processes and group interaction, and collaborating with others in decision making, learning and completing tasks.

MLO 6 Leadership

Demonstrate an understanding and resourceful command of the skills needed to motivate others in diverse settings and communities, to include promoting a shared vision and setting clear directions for implementing sustained changes.

MLO 7 Service Learning

Demonstrate the ability to share the relevance and importance of the kinesiology discipline and its services. Work collaboratively with culturally, linguistically, technologically and economically diverse populations in the context of issues related to social responsibility, justice, diversity, pluralism and compassion.

MLO 8 Subject Matter Competency In Concentration

Complete up to 30 credits within one of the two KIN concentrations (Exercise Science and Wellness). This coursework is typically completed simultaneously with the Core Curriculum during your junior and senior year. Contact your Kinesiology concentration advisor for specific course information.

Course Pathways

These pathways are examples of how you might complete all the requirements for your degree in an order that makes sense given prerequisites. They are meant to give you a general sense of what your education will look like.

Your own unique situation and a number of other factors may mean your actual pathway is different. Perhaps you'll need an extra math or language class, or one of the courses we've listed isn't offered in a particular semester. Don't worry - there is flexibility built into the curriculum. You'll want to work closely with an advisor and use the academic advisement report to take all that into account and develop a pathway that's customized for you.

In the meantime, use this example as a starting point for choosing classes or discussing your plans with an advisor. Your advisor is your best resource when it comes to figuring out how to fit all the courses you need, in the right sequence, into your personal academic plan.

General Freshman Pathway

Fall Freshman

* This FYS class is just an example. The FYS class you choose might meet a different GE area, so you would have to adjust your actual pathway accordingly.

Spring Freshman

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General Transfer Pathway

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