(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: Beginning Fall semester 2010 the Exercise Science Option will be impacted. Students interested in admission to this option should complete the Application for Exercise Science Impacted Option by Monday, February 1, 2010. Please contact the Kinesiology Department for more information.
Core Courses: BIOL 207, 208; KIN 300, 301, 312.
Lower Division Courses: CHEM 111A, 111B; KIN 263; MATH 113 (or higher); PHYS 100A, 100B, PSY 100.
Upper Division Courses: KIN 405, 441, KIN 430 or 431; KIN 483 or BIOL 260; Select three courses from KIN 339I, 462, 465, 466.
Elective Courses: select 18 units (minimum 6 units from KIN) from the following courses: BIOL 111, 111L, 200, 212, 212L, 213, 213L, 301, 340, 341, 342 and 342L, 345, 401, 441, 443, 445; CHEM 327, 448; NUTR 132, 331A, 331B; HHS 374, 401, 460, 471; H SC 150; KIN 315, 320, 339I*, 364, 367, 430*, 431*, 462*, 465*, 466*, 471, 494, 495, 497.
* 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 -H |
Dr. Crussemeyer |
HHS-2 216 |
562 985-4064 |
I - N |
Dr. Rozenek |
HHS-2 219 |
562 985-4083 |
O - S |
Dr. Davis |
PE1 113 |
562 985-8060 |
T - Z |
Dr. Young |
HHS-2 203 |
562 985-4061 |
For answers to questions regarding the Option in Exercise Science, contact Dr. Jill Crussemeyer
