With the rapid growth in the sport and fitness industry, health fitness professionals are in high demand. The health fitness emphasis offers students a solid foundation of knowledge, qualifying graduates for entry into a wide variety of occupations. Flexible course options allow some students to prepare for a career in sports and athletic training, while others prepare for professions in fitness and healthcare.

The health fitness emphasis offers a personal trainer certification course, designed by the National Council on Strength and Fitness to qualify students for work as personal trainers. Students who successfully complete the major and certification course will receive the Advanced Personal Trainer certification through the National Council on Strength and Fitness.

The bachelor's degree in kinesiology - health fitness is designed for students who plan to pursue a career in the exploding sport and fitness industry.

GENERAL EDUCATION OR OTHER PREREQUISITES (6 UNITS)

• BIOL-101L Principles of Biology (4)
• or BIOL-110L General Biology A (4)
• KIN-260 First Aid/CPR (1)
• PE-123 Self Defense (1)

REQUIRED COURSES (17 COURSES, 50 UNITS)
Core Courses

• BIOL-331L Human Anatomy (4)
• BIOL-332L Human Physiology (4)
• KIN-350 Biomechanics (4)
• KIN-355 Physiology of Exercise (4)
• KIN-400 Sport and Exercise Psychology (3)
• KIN-405 History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport (3)
• KIN-480 Sport and Exercise in Society (3)

Emphasis Courses

• KIN-245 Analysis of Dance and Aerobics (2)
• KIN-305 Nutrition (3)
• KIN-310 Prevention and Care of Injuries in Sports (3)
• KIN-330 Motor Learning (4)
• KIN-340 Tests and Measurements (3)
• KIN-440 Personal Trainer Certification Course (3)
• KIN-450 Adaptive Physical Education (3)
• KIN-482 Kinesiology Practicum (2)

Select one of the following:

• KIN-200 Analysis of Sport I-Volleyball and Basketball (2)
• KIN-205 Analysis of Fundamental Movement (2)
• KIN-210 Analysis of Sport II-Soccer and Football (2)
• KIN-215 Analysis of Outdoor Activities (2)
• KIN-220 Analysis of Sport III-Baseball, Softball, Leisure Games (2)
• KIN-225 Analysis of Fitness Activities and Aquatics (2)
• KIN-230 Analysis of Racquet Sports (2)
• KIN-235 Analysis of Non-Traditional Sports (2)
• KIN-240 Analysis of Lifetime Sports (2)
• KIN-250 Analysis of Track and Field (2)