Kinesiology

Kinesiology is the study of human motor performance and those physical activities yielding exercise benefits and/or satisfying a person’s competitive nature. Such study includes an investigation into the nature of motor performance, how it is assessed, what its effects are upon the rest of the system, and how motor performance is learned. The kinesiology curriculum provides the necessary foundation for students who wish to pursue careers in teaching, coaching, or physical therapy, or to continue to graduate school.

The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology is offered by the Natural Sciences Department in cooperation with several other departments within the School of Sciences.

Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology

In addition to major requirements, students must meet Core Curriculum Requirements and General Degree Requirements.
Prerequisites		Units
BY001A/B	General Biology	8
CH002A/B	General Chemistry	8
PY001	Introduction to Psychology	3
Total Prerequisites		19
Major Requirements		Units
BY101	Human Anatomy	4
BY102	Human Physiology	5
KN101	Structural Kinesiology	3
KN107	Exercise Physiology	3
KN110	Mechanical Kinesiology	3
MA102	Statistics	3
PY120	Social Psychology	3
PY161	Developmental Psychology	3
Six upper-division units approved by advisor, chosen from the following:		6
ED115	Physical Education in the Elementary School (3)
ED136	Introduction to Education: Practicum in Teaching (3)
KN104	Care and Prevention of Athletic Injury (3)
MG100	Sports Leadership (3)
MG101	Sports Marketing (3)
MG110	Principles of Recreation Management (3)
MG115	Conflict Management: Theory and Practice (3)
MK128	Media and Sports (3)
Total Major Requirements		33
Other Degree Requirements* and General Electives * Other degree requirements include Core Curriculum Requirements and General Degree Requirements (e.g., Career Development, U.S. History).		72
Total Unit Requirement See Biology (BY), Chemistry (CH), Education (ED), Management (MG), Mathematics (MA), Marketing (MK), and Psychology (PY) listings for course descriptions.		124

Kinesiology Courses

KN101 Structural Kinesiology (3)
This course covers basic anatomical principles concerned specifically with human performance analysis. Students discover types of muscular contractions and how they effect human movement.

KN104 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injury (3)
The policies and treatment procedures for athletic injuries are addressed, including recognition, management, prevention, and therapeutic conditioning.

KN107 Exercise Physiology (4)
Prerequisite: BY102.
Exercise Physiology teaches how the body responds, adjusts, and adapts to exercise, including muscular, circulatory, respiratory, energy, and endocrine systems.

KN110 Mechanical Kinesiology (3)
Prerequisite: KN101.
Mechanical Kinesiology is the analysis of human motor performance, kinematic and kinetic. Students use theoretical models to evaluate motor performance skills.

KN113 Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning (3)

This course will prepare the student for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Strength and Conditioning certification (CSCS) test.  The following concepts will be introduced: Anatomy, Muscle Physiology, Principles of Biomechanics, Metabolism and Nutrition, Principles of Training, Cardiorespiratory Exercise: Aerobic/Anaerobic, Resistance Training Prescription, Speed and Plyometrics, Exercise Techniques, Measurement and Evaluation, Periodization, Rehabilitation and Reconditioning, Organization and Administration.