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Department of Kinesiology

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Kinesiology Major

Major requirements (48-86 units)
(Combined core and option requirements.)

Core Program (16 units)
(required of all options)
KINES 20, 25, 32*, 33, 104, 116, 118

Options (select one) (31-69 units)**

---Athletic Training Option (54 units) ---
KINES 38, 43, 137, 138A, 138B, 139, 140A, 140B, 141, 142 (4 units); NUTR 147; KINES 143 (8 units); HS 48; BIOL 64, 65; PHTH 119

---Exercise Science Option (66-69 units)** ---
KINES 38, 109, 119, 121, 159 (or HS 92 or MATH 11), 163, 165, 167; NUTR 147; BIOL 1A or BIOL 10; CHEM 1A or 3A; CHEM 3B or 8; BIOL 64, 65; PHYS 2A

Select two from: KAC 21, 24, 31, 39, 40, 42, 46, 54, 103; ATHL 100

Select 15 units from: KINES 137, 139, 148, 199; HS 48, 109, 110, 111, 114, 141, 182; PSYCH 10, 169, 177; ACCT 3, BIOL 1B, 102, 103, 120; CHEM 1B, 125, 128A, 128B, 150; CSCI 1, 101; MATH 70; MGT 104, 106; NURS 124; PHTH 105, 119, 125, 126; BIOL 144, 162, 163, 165, 166 167; PHYS 2B; RLS 125; any one of COMM 3, 103, 116, or 170

---General Kinesiology Option (31-50)** ---
HS 48 (or equivalent); NUTR 53 or 147; KINES 35 or BIOL 33 or 64/65; KINES 144 or 190 or 199

Select no less than 6 or more than 9 units from each of the following:
--- KINES 30, 38, 134, 137, 139, 148, 157, 163, 165 ---
--- KINES 124, 125A, 125B, 125C, 125D, 126, 128, 130, 132 ---
--- KINES 109, 111, 113, 120, 122, 136, 141, 152, 153, 159, 167 ---

Select three KAC courses

Complete approved elective units. (See general option adviser.)

---Physical Education Credential Option (32-35 units)** ---

KINES 31, 35 (or BIOL 33), 110, 120, 122, 123, 126, 131, 144, 159

Select one from: KAC 40, 41, 43, 44, 47, 50

Select one from: KAC 12, 13, 14; DANCE 115, 117A, 155A, 158A; CLAS 107

General Education requirements (51 units)

Major requirements (48-86 units)**

Total (97 units)**

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* KINES 32 is taken concurrently with KAC 6, 21, 24, 31, 33, 39, or 103

** This total indicates that a maximum of 15 units in General Education also may be applied to the kinesiology major as follows: COMM 3 in GE A1; CSCI 1 in G.E. Foundation A3; KINES 32 in GE E1; 3 units of CHEM 1A or 3A or PHYS 2A in G.E. Breadth B1; and 3 units of BIOL 1A in G.E. Breadth B2. Consult the department chair or faculty adviser for additional details.

Advising Notes

1. With the assistance of the department adviser, students may choose a sequence of courses that will prepare them for working with specific age groups or special populations, coaching, athletic training, teaching physical education, and professional applications in the exercise sciences and fitness-related industries.
2. Students majoring in kinesiology may count a maximum of 12 units of activity courses (ATHL, KAC, DANCE) toward the 120 units required for a bachelor's degree. Repeat credit towards the kinesiology major is not allowed in any of these activity courses.
3. CR/NC grading is not permitted in courses for the kinesiology major, except in those courses which are designated CR/NC grading only.
4. General Education and elective units may be used toward a minor (see departmental minors) or supplemental credential. Consult the appropriate department chair, program coordinator, or faculty adviser for further information.
5. Students interested in the athletic training option should consult the department regarding criteria for selection into this program.
6. A grade of C or higher in all required coursework is necessary for successful completion of the major. Any course required as a prerequisite must be completed with a grade of C or better before registration in the subsequent course.
7. Lower-division courses taken at other institutions may be accepted as being equivalent to lower-division requirements in the department. Petitions to have courses accepted should be completed during the first semester in the major.
8. No General Education Integration and Multicultural/International course offered by the Kinesiology Department may be used to satisfy the General Education requirements for majors in the department.

Physical Education Teaching Credential Requirements

Single Subject Credential in Physical Education
B.S. with option in physical education (94-97 units)
Professional preparation courses (33 units)
Total (127-130 units)

Advising Notes for PECOP

1. Students enrolled in the PECOP must confer with the department's physical education option adviser during every semester they are enrolled in the program.
2. Students in the PECOP must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (GPA) in all blended physical education option courses (32 units + core - 14 units). If the student falls below 3.0 GPA in the PECOP for two consecutive semesters, he/she will be automatically disqualified. A student that achieves a GPA of 3.0 or higher fulfills Subject Matter Competency (SMC) and therefore is exempt from taking the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET). Verification of SMC and recommendation for admission into the professional preparation program are the responsibility of the department credential adviser.
3. Transfer students must see the departments program adviser regarding an accelerated three-year program.
4. Students must apply and be admitted to the Kremen School of Education and Human Development (Credential Program) during Year 3 - Semester 5 of the PECOP.
5. Students must also maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher throughout their credential coursework (Kremen School of Education requirement).
6. Students may be able to double count KINES 32 with Core and General Education Area E.
7. PECOP majors are required to take KAC 103 as the activity component with KINES 32.
8. Students are required to maintain current certification for Adult/Child CPR and First Aid.

Minor in Sports Coaching Requirements

KINES 33 and 162 (6 units)
KINES 125A, or 125B, or 125C, or 125D , or 190 (3 units)
KINES 25 and 32 (3 units)
Total (12 units)

Note: The Coaching Minor also requires a 2.0 GPA.

Supplementary Authorization in Physical Education
(formerly Physical Education Minor) - see Kinesiology Department's credential adviser.

Advising Notes

1. Students must consult with an adviser.
2. Advanced First Aid and CPR must be current at the time of graduation.

Master of Arts Degree Requirements

The Department of Kinesiology offers advanced study designed to enhance professional competencies in pedagogy (M.A. in Kinesiology), exercise science (Exercise Science Option), and sport psychology (Sport Psychology Option.) These offerings prepare students for more advanced degrees, applied research, and/or careers in clinical settings, teaching, administration, coaching, or school or professional sport management.

Specific requirements. The Master of Arts degree requires 30 units of advanced coursework, of which there is a common core of 6 units. Dependent on the option, 9-18 units are selected from specified courses, and 3-12 units of electives plus a culminating experience are chosen.

Students who wish to pursue a specialization in sport administration should see the graduate coordinator in the Department of Kinesiology.

Under the direction of a graduate adviser, each student designs a coherent program within the following framework:

M.A. in Kinesiology

Core (6 units)
KINES 230 and 231
Required coursework (9 units)
With advisement, select from: KINES 241, 242, 244, 261, 262, 263, 264, and 285
Electives (12 units)
Any additional KINES 200-level courses or approved outside area courses
Culminating experience (0-6 units)
KINES 298, 299, or comprehensive exam
Total (30 units)

Exercise Science Option

Core (6 units)
KINES 230 and 231
Required coursework (15-21 units)
With advisement, select from: KINES 222, 233, 235, 237, 238, 265, and 285
Electives (3-6 units)
Any KINES 200-level course or approved outside area course
Culminating experience (0-6 units)
KINES 298, 299, or comprehensive exam plus internship
Total (30 units)

Sport Psychology Option

Core (6 units)
KINES 230 and 231
Required coursework (15 units)
KINES 262, 263, 264, 265, and 266
Electives within program (3-9 units)
Any KINES 200-level course or approved outside area course
Electives outside program (0-6 units)
COUN 200, MBA 270, PSYCH 166
Culminating experience (0-6 units)
KINES 298, 299, or comprehensive exam
Total (30 units)

Advising Notes

1. The Master of Arts degree program in Kinesiology assumes undergraduate preparation equivalent to a California State University, Fresno major in kinesiology. Students may be required to take 12-15 prerequisite units.
2. The Department of Kinesiology accepts either the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) as part of the admission requirements. Please contact the graduate program coordinator within the department for more information.
3. All students must pass a written qualifying exam before advancement to candidacy. The university graduate-level writing skills requirement is met by successful completion of this step. See the graduate coordinator for more information.
4. See also the general graduate requirements listed under the Division of Graduate Studies.

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