Exercise Science, Bachelor Science

Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree

See the "Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree" in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.

Elective Requirements

Completion of elective courses (beyond the requirements listed below) to reach a total of a minimum of 120 units.

General Education Requirements (43 units)

See the "General Education" requirements in the University Catalog or the Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education requirements and course offerings.

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (3 Units)

See the "Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement" section in the University Catalog.

Statutory Requirements: United States History, Constitution and American Ideals (6 Units)

See the "University Graduation Requirements" section in the University Catalog. 

Requirements (71 units)

Students must select one of the options listed. The following courses, or theri approved transfer equivalents, are required for all candidates of this degree. 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
1. Major Requirements: Lower Division Courses
BIO 102	General Biology ^	3
BIO 103	General Biology Laboratory ^	1
KIN 290	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
KIN 291	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
CHE 110	General Chemistry I ^	5
PHY 120	Elements Of Physics I	4
KIN 223	Intro To Pe	3
KIN 235	Lifetime Fitness	3
2. Major Requirements: Upper Division Courses
KIN 300	Tests and Measurements in Physical Education	3
KIN 301	Principles of Human Movement	3
KIN 303	Exercise Physiology	4
KIN 305	Motor Learning	3
KIN 306	Biomechanics of Human Movement	3
KIN 310	Nutrition for Peak Performance	3
KIN 330	Sport and Exercise Psychology **	3
KIN 360	Prev & Treat Ath Injuries	3
KIN 462	Therapeutic Exercise	3
KIN 471	Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription	3
KIN 472	Exercise for Healthy and Special Populations	3
KIN 473	Principles of Sport Performance Training	3
KIN 475	Complementary and Integrated Healthcare	3
KIN 493	Clinical Experiences in PT/AT	3
Total Hours		70

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BIO 102 meets GE Area 5B. BIO 103 meets GE Area 5C. CHE 110 fulfill GE Area 5A. 

**

KIN 330 meets the GWAR requirement. 

4-Year Roadmap

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
GE Area 1A English Composition		3
GE Area 3A Arts or 3B Humanities		3
GE Area 4A or 4B		3
GE area 1C Oral Communications		3
KIN 235	Lifetime Fitness	3
	Hours	15
Spring
BIO 102	General Biology (meets GE Area 5B Biological Sciences)	3
BIO 103	General Biology Laboratory (meets GE Area 5C Laboratory)	1
GE Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning		3
POL 101	American Institutions	3
HIS 101	History Of United States	3
GE Area 3A Arts or 3B Humanities		3
	Hours	16
Second Year
Fall
GE Area 5A Physical Sciences		3
GE Area 4A or 4B		3
CHE 110	General Chemistry I	5
KIN 290	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
	Hours	15
Spring
GE Area 1B Critical Thinking		3
KIN 291	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
PHY 120	Elements Of Physics I	4
GE Area 6		3
	Hours	14
Third Year
Fall
KIN 223	Intro To Pe	3
KIN 300	Tests and Measurements in Physical Education	3
KIN 301	Principles of Human Movement	3
KIN 305	Motor Learning	3
KIN 330	Sport and Exercise Psychology (meets GWAR requirement)	3
	Hours	15
Spring
KIN 303	Exercise Physiology	4
KIN 306	Biomechanics of Human Movement	3
KIN 310	Nutrition for Peak Performance	3
GE Area 4UD		3
Elective to meet 120		3
	Hours	16
Fourth Year
Fall
GE Area 5UD		3
KIN 360	Prev & Treat Ath Injuries	3
KIN 471	Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription	3
KIN 472	Exercise for Healthy and Special Populations	3
GE Area 3UD		3
	Hours	15
Spring
KIN 462	Therapeutic Exercise	3
KIN 473	Principles of Sport Performance Training	3
KIN 475	Complementary and Integrated Healthcare	3
KIN 493	Clinical Experiences in PT/AT	3
Elective to meet 120		2
	Hours	14
	Total Hours	120

2-Year Roadmap

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
KIN 300	Tests and Measurements in Physical Education	3
KIN 301	Principles of Human Movement	3
KIN 305	Motor Learning	3
KIN 330	Sport and Exercise Psychology (meets GWAR requirement)	3
GE Area 3UD		3
	Hours	15
Spring
KIN 303	Exercise Physiology	4
KIN 306	Biomechanics of Human Movement	3
KIN 310	Nutrition for Peak Performance	3
GE Area 4UD		3
	Hours	13
Second Year
Fall
GE Area 5UD		3
KIN 360	Prev & Treat Ath Injuries	3
KIN 471	Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription	3
KIN 472	Exercise for Healthy and Special Populations	3
Elective to meet 120		4
	Hours	16
Spring
KIN 462	Therapeutic Exercise	3
KIN 473	Principles of Sport Performance Training	3
KIN 475	Complementary and Integrated Healthcare	3
KIN 493	Clinical Experiences in PT/AT	3
Elective to meet 120		4
	Hours	16
	Total Hours	60