Explore the mechanics of sports and exercise in relation to the human body.
Highlights
- Courses discuss motor learning, tests and measurements and offer practical experience in the field.
- You will analyze various sports and exercise activities based on personal interests and career goals.
Career opportunities
This emphasis is designed for you to pursue entry-level careers in the fitness industry, such as personal training and corporate fitness, as well as in strength and conditioning. You will have a solid preparatory foundation for certifications from professional fitness organizations.
Program director
Don Diboll, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Course listing
General Education Prerequisites
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL-100 & 100L or BIOL-111 & 111L | Principles of Biology General Biology: Cells and Physiology | 4 4 |
Required Courses (49-50 Units)
Core Courses (33 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL-331 | & 331L Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL-332 | & 332L Human Physiology | 4 |
| COM-343 | Writing in the Natural Sciences | 3 |
| KIN-251 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN-331 | & 331L Fundamentals of Motor Behavior | 4 |
| KIN-390 | Internship in Kinesiology | 2 |
| KIN-395 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| KIN-401 | & 401L Biomechanics | 4 |
| KIN-406 | & 406L Physiology of Exercise I | 4 |
| KIN-485 | Senior Seminar | 2 |
Emphasis Courses (16-17 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| KIN-270 | Nutrition | 3 |
| KIN-275 | Sport First Aid | 3 |
| KIN-368 | Analysis of Aquatics | 1 |
| KIN-369 | Analysis of Fitness Activities | 1 |
| KIN-441 | & 441L Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| KIN-451 | & 451L Exercise Programming for Fitness and Performance | 3 |
Choose a minimum of 2 units from the following:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| KIN-316 | Coaching Methods | 3 |
| KIN-345 | Analysis of Individual and Dual Sports | 2 |
| KIN-351 | Analysis of Team Sports | 2 |
| KIN-357 | Analysis of Outdoor Activities | 1 |
| KIN-359 | Analysis of Fundamental Movements | 1 |
| KIN-370 | Analysis of Non-Traditional Sports | 1 |
| KIN-375 | Analysis of Dance | 2 |