The word kinesiology refers to the study of human movement and at Fresno Pacific University, it’s used as an umbrella term that includes several different programs. The three bachelor of arts emphases are designed specifically for students interested in pursuing entry-level or management careers in the fitness industry as well as those wanting to teach physical education in the K-12 setting.
Highlights
- Analyzation of various sports and exercise activities based on personal interests and career goals.
- You will gain insights into the fitness industry and explore your areas of interest.
- Teaching emphasis coursework explores dance movement and motor learning and analyzes many sports found in K-12.
Career opportunities
Fitness industry careers: personal training, corporate fitness, management, business ownership. Teaching: health fitness, kinesiology, sports science and coaching in K-12 setting.
Course listing
In order to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Fresno Pacific University, students must complete at least 120 units. Along with completing all required courses in their selected area of study, general education requirements must be met by all graduates. See the general education summary in the undergraduate academic catalog for more information.
Select programs may not provide enough units for a student to graduate and therefore an emphasis and/or elective courses must be completed alongside the major. Please see below for emphases related to this area of study.
General Education Prerequisites
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 100 and BIOL 100L | Principles of Biology and Principles of Biology Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 111 and BIOL 111L | General Biology: Cells and Physiology Credits and General Biology: Cells and Physiology Lab | 4 |
Required Courses (50-51 Units)
Core Courses (33 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 331 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 331L | Human Anatomy Lab | 0 |
| BIOL 332 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 332L | Human Physiology Lab | 0 |
| COM 343 | Writing in the Natural Sciences | 3 |
| KIN 251 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN 331 | Fundamentals of Motor Behavior | 4 |
| KIN 331L | Fundamentals of Motor Behavior Lab | 0 |
| KIN 390 | Internship in Kinesiology Credits* | 1-3 |
| KIN 395 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 401 | Biomechanics | 4 |
| KIN 401L | Biomechanics Lab | 0 |
| KIN 406 | Physiology of Exercise I | 4 |
| KIN 406L | Physiology of Exercise I Lab | 0 |
| KIN 485 | Senior Seminar | 2 |
*Must be taken for a minimum of 2 units
Emphases
This program requires an emphasis
Program director
Jim Ave, Ph.D., ATC
Faculty
Don Diboll, Ph.D.
Devin Beasley, Ed.D.
Amy Brogan, Ed.D.
Fay Nielsen, Ph.D.
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"Through the relationships I've built at FPU, I've been taught, I've grown, and I've learned so much. These people aren't just friends and teachers; they are my everything."
Luke Geiger
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