Movement Areas for Activity Courses

Because the Department of Kinesiology believes that the benefits of physical activity are obtained more by process than by product alone, the 4 unit activity requirement for the major core cannot be challenged. The activity requirement for the Kinesiology, BS core requires students to take 4 different activities in 4 different movement areas regardless of the unit value assigned. Intercollegiate athletes may use 1 unit of ATH 1 time towards meeting the Physical Education requirement. (4) Your transfer activity classes will likely count for major credit; please check with your advisor. For a list of all activity classes, use the course filter for “type” to filter for “Activity Classes” in the Course Descriptions section of this catalog .

Area 1 Combatives

Aikido
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Judo
Karate
Self Defense
Tae Kwon Do

Area 2 Fitness

Aerobics
Body Sculpting
Cardio-Kick Boxing
Conditioning through Cross Training
Fitness Walking
Jogging
Pilates
Step Training
Tai Chi
Weight Training
Yoga

Area 3 Dance

Ballet
Latin
Line/Country Western
Lindy Hop/Night Club Swing
Jazz
Modern
Social Dance
Tap
West Coast Swing

Area 4 Individual/Dual

Archery
Badminton
Bowling
Golf
Gymnastics
Handball
Ice Skating
Racquetball
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Water Safety Instructor
Athletics: Individual

Area 5 Team

Basketball
Ice Hockey
Rugby
Soccer
Rowing
Volleyball
Water Polo
Athletics: Team

Area 6 Adventure

Hiking/Backpacking
Kayaking
Sailing
Scuba