Program: Kinesiology, Health 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 health behavior theories and research methods to address Health Science issues.

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 Health Science

General Education (48 Units)

General Education Requirements *

Preparation for the Major* (25 Units)

BIOL 104 - Principles of Biology: Human Emphasis Units: 4
or
BIOL 160 - Microbiology for Health Sciences 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
PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology Units: 3 *

Major Requirements (46-48 Units)

Health Science Core Courses (31 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 316 - Stress Management Units: 3
KINE 326 - Introductory Exercise Physiology Units: 4
KINE 404 - Introduction to Epidemiology Units: 3
KINE 405 - Health and Drug Education Units: 3
KINE 407 - Principles of Health Promotion and Education Units: 3

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.

Health Science Breadth (9-10 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
Comparative Health
HD 350 - Health and Human Development Units: 3
KINE 310 - Social and Emotional Health Units: 3 *
SOC 314 - Health and Society Units: 4

Note:

*Nine to twelve (9-12) 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

Students may select any Kinesiology course that is 400-level or above that they have not already taken to fulfill another requirement. Recommended courses include:

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)

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