COURSEWORK
In addition to the 37 units of Kinesiology coursework (33 units of required coursework and one Kinesiology elective), the major requires additional course work in Psychology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Biology.
Fundamental coursework:
Additional Elective:
Choose one additional Kinesiology course:
Psychology Component
PSYC 101 is a prerequisite for KINE 309, KINE 310, and KINE 311.
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 units |
Chemistry Component:
Choose one option:
Option 1 -
| CHEM 120 | Foundations of General Chemistry | 4 units |
| CHEM 240 | Integrated Concepts in General Chemistry | 4 units |
Option 2 -
| CHEM 130 | Advanced Placement General Chemistry | 4 units |
| CHEM 240 | Integrated Concepts in General Chemistry | 4 units |
Mathematics Component:
| Calculus 1 | Scientific Modeling and Differential Calculus | 4 units |
| Calculus 2 | Scientific Modeling and Integral Calculus | 4 units |
Physics Component:
Choose one course:
Biology Component:
Choose one option:
Option 1-
| BIO 110 | Organisms on Earth | 4 units |
| BIO 130 | Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 units |
Option 2 -
| BIO 115 | General Zoology | 4 units |
| BIO 130 | Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 units |
Pre-professional students are strongly encouraged to consult with the Health Professions Office and with their academic advisor early in their career. Students planning to apply to medical schools should take two semesters of Physics and four semesters of Chemistry. Students planning to apply to physical therapy schools should take two semesters of Physics and at least two upper-division Psychology courses.