Major
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 | 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:
Physics Component:
Choose one course:
Biology Component:
A year of biology is needed for kinesiology, but if your goal is to enter a pre-health professional program after graduation, you should take BIO 110 or 115, and BIO 130 as indicated in option 1 or 2 below.
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.
Honors in the Major
Honors in Kinesiology may be awarded at graduation to qualified students. Students eligible for College honors are those who have: 1) earned an overall College grade point average of 3.25 or better, 2) earned a grade point average in departmental courses of 3.5 or better, and have 3) performed independent research and presented their findings at an undergraduate conference (e.g., Occidental’s summer research program or the Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Conference).
Minor
Five courses (22-24 units) are required for the Kinesiology minor.
Fundamental Coursework:
Additional Electives:
Choose three courses (and co-curricular lab where relevant).