(code KPE_BS01) (120 units)
This option is designed primarily for students interested in careers in exercise physiology, biomechanics, or motor control/learning as well as those students contemplating graduate work in these areas or one of the allied health professions, e.g., physical therapy.
Please Note: Students interested in admission to this option should complete the Application for Exercise Science Impacted Option by February 1, for Fall admission and by October 1, for Spring admission.
If you are a transfer student interested in the Major Specific Admission Requirements in Exercise Science, click here for further information on the application process.
FOR THE FEBRUARY 2012 APPLICATION PERIOD YOU MAY SUBMIT THE OLD APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO EXERCISE SCIENCE. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS SEMESTER ONLY HAS BEEN EXTENDED FROM FEBRUARY 1 UNTIL FEBRUARY 15 AT 5P. CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION TO APPLY TO THE OPTION IN EXERCISE SCIENCE.
BEGINNING WITH THE NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE (OCTOBER 1, 2013) THE FOLLOWING WILL APPLY:
If you are a current CSULB student interested in the Major Specific Admission Requirements in Exercise Science, click here for further information on the application process.
Option in Exercise Science (code KPE_BS01) (120 units)
Refer to the following website for additional impaction criteria: http://www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/admissions/impacted_major.html.
Take all of the following courses:
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Take one of the following courses:
Take one of the following courses:
Take three of the following courses: KIN 339I, 462, 465, 466, 432.
Take 18 units (minimum 6 units from KIN) of elective courses from the following: BIOL 200, 211, 212, 213 (BIOL 111 and 111L, 212 and 212L, 213 and 213L if courses taken prior to this catalog year), 301, 340, 341, 342 and 342L, 345, 441, 443, 445; CHEM 327, 448; NUTR 132, 331A, 331B, 439; H SC 150; KIN 315, 320, 339I*, 364, 367, 430*, 431*, 432*, 462*, 465*, 466*, 471, 494, 495, 497; MICR 200, 211; PSY 327I, 370.
*If not taken as one of the major required upper-division courses.
A fieldwork, field experience or internship course requires current certification in First Aid (American Red Cross: Community First Aid & Safety or Emergency Response or Workplace Training: Standard First Aid or equivalent) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (American Red Cross: Adult CPR or Adult, Infant & Child CPR or CPR for the Professional Rescuer; American Heart Association: Adult CPR or Adult, Infant & Child CPR or ACLS Provider or equivalent) prior to enrollment.
To view a projected schedule of Exercise Science courses, click here.
Students enrolling in physical education activity courses assume responsibility for satisfactory health status appropriate to the class activity.
In addition to the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, the Major must meet the following Department policies and requirements for University graduation:
1. Each major course and prerequisite course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. A course in which a grade lower than a "C" is received must be retaken and successfully completed prior to enrolling in any course for which it is a prerequisite;
2. Upper division courses may not be waived by substitution or examination without Department petition and approval;
3. Department approval.
To get answers to FAQs regarding the Exercise Science Option, click here.
Students seeking advising information should contact the appropriate advisor.
Students whose last name begins with: |
Advisor |
Office |
Phone |
A - J |
Dr. Crussemeyer |
HHS-2 216 |
562 985-4064 |
K - M |
Dr. Rozenek |
HHS-2 219 |
562 985-4083 |
N - R |
Dr. Wu |
HHS-2 200 |
562 985-8074 |
S - Z |
Dr. Young |
HHS-2 203 |
562 985-4061 |
For answers to questions regarding the Option in Exercise Science, contact Dr. Will Wu.
