B.A. in Kinesiology - Exercise Science Emphasis

Parent Program: 
Kinesiology
Overview & Highlights: 

The exercise science emphasis is designed for students to pursue entry-level careers in the fitness industry, such as personal training and corporate fitness, as well as in strength and conditioning. Students will have a solid preparatory foundation for entry-level fitness certifications from professional organizations in the fitness industry.

What can I do with this degree? (Our Graduates): 

Potential career paths:

  • Certified personal trainer
  • Health/fitness instructor
  • Exercise specialist
  • Registered clinical exercise physiologist
  • Aerobic instructor
  • Certified strength and conditioning specialist
  • Research laboratory
Degree Course Listings: 

GENERAL EDUCATION PREREQUISITES (4 UNITS)

BIOL-101L Principles of Biology (4)
or BIOL-110L General Biology: Cells and Physiology
(4)
 
REQUIRED COURSES (19 COURSES, 49-51 UNITS)
 
Core Courses (34 units)
BIOL-331L Human Anatomy (4)
BIOL-332L Human Physiology (4)
KIN-251 Foundations of Kinesiology (3)
KIN-260 First Aid/CPR (1)
KIN-305 Nutrition (3)
KIN-330L Fundamentals of Motor Behavior (3)
KIN-385 Kinesiology Practicum (2)
KIN-395 Sport and Exercise Psychology (3)
KIN-401L Biomechanics (4)
KIN-406L Physiology of Exercise I (4)
KIN-485 Senior Seminar (2)
 
Emphasis Courses (11 units)
KIN-310 Sport First Aid (3)
KIN-366 Analysis of Fitness Activities (2)
KIN-441L Fitness Assessment and Exercise
Prescription (3)
KIN-451L Exercise Programming for Fitness and
Performance (3)
 
ELECTIVES
 
Choose 1 of the following:
KIN-316 Coaching Methods (3)
KIN-345 Analysis of Individual and Dual Sports (2)
KIN-351 Analysis of Team Sports (2)
KIN-356 Analysis of Fundamental Movements (2)
KIN-361 Analysis of Outdoor Activities (2)
KIN-366 Analysis of Fitness Activities (2)
KIN-370 Analysis of Non-Traditional Sports (2)
KIN-375 Analysis of Dance (2)
KIN-380 Analysis of Aquatics (1)
 
 
 
 
Tuition & Fees
 
 
 

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