Program: Kinesiology, Movement Science Option, B.S. - California State University San Marcos

Apr 04, 2025

2021-2022 Catalog

Program of Study

Kinesiology, the study of human movement, integrates the biological, physical, behavioral and social sciences in the study of physical activity and sport, and their effect on fitness and quality of life of people across the lifespan. The Kinesiology program at California State University San Marcos is a comprehensive program of study offered in support of the Surgeon General’s “Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity,” and Healthy People 2020.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology will:

Apply the scientific process in exercise physiology.
Design and instruct appropriate content and teaching progressions related to human movement concepts and skill themes.
Design exercises to improve strength and flexibility.
Explain application of motor control and motor learning concepts.

Career and Educational Opportunities

The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology is intended to prepare students for careers in areas such as physical education, exercise physiology, rehabilitation, athletic training, corporate wellness, coaching, wellness coaching, and personal training. With an emphasis on rehabilitation and chronic disease, the major is also excellent preparation for those wishing to pursue advanced degrees in physical education, kinesiology, medicine, physical/occupational therapy, nursing, public health, and more.

Option Requirements in Movement Science

General Education (48 Units)

General Education Requirements

Preparation for the Major (29 Units)

BIOL 104 - Principles of Biology: Human Emphasis Units: 4
BIOL 175 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I Units: 4 *
or
BIOL 177 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology I Units: 4 *
BIOL 176 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II Units: 4
or
BIOL 178 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology for Kinesiology II Units: 4
CHEM 105 - General, Organic, and Biochemistry for Life Units: 4 *
and
CHEM 105L - General, Organic, and Biochemistry for Life Laboratory Units: 1 *
or
CHEM 150 - General Chemistry Units: 4 *
and
CHEM 150L - General Chemistry Lab Units: 1 *
KINE 200 - First Aid and Safety Units: 1
KINE 201 - CPR and AED Units: 1
KINE 202 - Introduction to Kinesiology Units: 3
MATH 125 - Pre-Calculus Units: 4 *
PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology Units: 3 *

Major Requirements (43-45 Units)

Upper-Division Core Requirements (23 Units)

KINE 301 - Motor Control and Learning Units: 4
KINE 303 - Statistics and Research Methods Units: 3
KINE 305 - Movement Anatomy Units: 4
KINE 311 - Movement Pedagogy Units: 4
KINE 326 - Introductory Exercise Physiology Units: 4
KINE 425 - BioMechanics of Human Movement Units: 4

Culminating Experience (3 Units)

Select one option from below:

* KINE 495A - Internship in Kinesiology Units: 1
and
* KINE 495B - Internship in Kinesiology Units: 2
or
KINE 495C - Internship in Kinesiology Units: 3
or
* KINE 496A - Undergraduate Research Units: 1
and
* KINE 496B - Undergraduate Research Units: 2
or
KINE 496C - Undergraduate Research Units: 3
or
KINE 497 - Study Abroad Units: 3
*These courses are only for students in the EL ABSK program.

Upper-Division Breadth (9 Units)

Select one course from each of the following groups:

Diverse Populations
KINE 408 - Physical Education for Diverse Populations Units: 3
KINE 426 - Exercise Physiology and Special Populations Units: 3
KINE 427 - Assessment and Programming for Healthy Aging Units: 3
Nutritional Science
KINE 336 - Nutrition for Health and Exercise Performance Units: 3
KINE 415 - Nutrition and Disordered Eating Behavior in Physical Activity and Sport Units: 3
Allied Health
KINE 302 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Units: 3
KINE 404 - Introduction to Epidemiology Units: 3
KINE 406 - Stress Testing and Exercise Prescription Units: 3

Note:

Twelve to fifteen (12-15) units of lower-division General Education units in Area B (Mathematics and Science), and E (Lifelong Learning and Information Literacy) may be automatically satisfied by courses taken in the Preparation for the Major and Major Requirements.

Advanced Study (3-4 Units)

Select one additional course from the following:

KINE 404 - Introduction to Epidemiology Units: 3
KINE 406 - Stress Testing and Exercise Prescription Units: 3
KINE 408 - Physical Education for Diverse Populations Units: 3
KINE 426 - Exercise Physiology and Special Populations Units: 3
KINE 427 - Assessment and Programming for Healthy Aging Units: 3
Any 500-level Kinesiology course(s) Units: 2-3

Major Elective (5-6 Units)

Choose 5-6 units from the following:

Any additional 300, 400, or 500-level KINE course(s) (except KINE 306 ).

Other course(s) approved by faculty advisor that support the major. Courses required as prerequisites for graduate school can be taken to fulfill this requirement with faculty advisor approval.

For students planning to apply to a professional school, the following courses may be considered (students should always consult the graduate schools to which they are applying): PHYS 101 , PHYS 205 , or PSYC 336 .

Students not planning to apply to graduate school, the following courses may be considered: KINE 310 , KINE 316 , KINE 405 , KINE 407 , and KINE 408 .

Minimum Total (120 Units)

Students must take a sufficient number of elective units to bring the total number of units to a minimum of 120