Kinesiology, Area of Specialization in Exercise and Fitness Specialist, BS (2024-2025)

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in SJSU Studies courses.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (13 units)

GE Area A1 3 unit(s)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s) *
GE Area E 3 unit(s)
CHEM 30A - Introductory Chemistry
3 unit(s) (B1)
Activity Class 1 unit(s) ***

Spring Semester (16 units)

GE Area A2 3 unit(s)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s) *
GE Area B4 3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 3 unit(s)
Activity Class 1 unit(s) ***
KIN 70 - Introduction to Kinesiology
3 unit(s)

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 units)

BIOL 65 - Human Anatomy
4 unit(s) **
GE Area A3 (Recommended ENGL 2 ) 3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 or C2 3 unit(s)
GE Area F 3 unit(s)
Exercise and Fitness Specialist Additional Coursework 3 unit(s) ****
Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement

Spring Semester (15 units)

GE Area C2 3 unit(s)
BIOL 66 - Human Physiology
3 unit(s) **
KIN 160 - History of Sport and Physical Education , KIN 161 - Philosophical Perspectives of Sport , OR KIN 164 - Sociocultural Perspectives 3 unit(s)
Activity Class 1 unit(s) ***
Exercise and Fitness Specialist Additional Coursework 3 unit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (16 units)

KIN 100W - Writing Workshop
3 unit(s) (WID)
KIN 155 - Exercise Physiology
3 unit(s)
KIN 165 - Motor Development OR KIN 166 - Motor Learning 3 unit(s)
Exercise and Fitness Specialist Required Course 3 unit(s) ****
Exercise and Fitness Specialist Required Course 3 unit(s) ****
Activity Class 1 unit(s) ***

Spring Semester (13 units)

SJSU Studies Area V 3 unit(s)
KIN 158 - Biomechanics
3 unit(s)
KIN 165 - Motor Development OR KIN 166 - Motor Learning 3 unit(s)
KIN 167 - Sports Psychology
3 unit(s)
Activity Class 1 unit(s) ***
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (16 units)

SJSU Studies Area R 3 unit(s)
KIN 154B - ECG Interpretations and “Graded” Exercise Testing
3 unit(s)
KIN 157 - Physiological Assessment
3 unit(s)
KIN 175 - Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology
3 unit(s)
Exercise and Fitness Specialist Additional Coursework 3 unit(s) ****
Activity Class 1 unit(s) ***

Spring Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area S 3 unit(s)
KIN 147 - Biomechanical Assessment of Movement
3 unit(s)
KIN 162 - Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
3 unit(s)
KIN 185 - Senior Seminar
1 unit(s)
KIN 187 - Clinical Exercise Physiology
3 unit(s)
KIN 198 - Internship in Kinesiology
2 unit(s)

Roadmap Notes

* 2 Semester Course Sequence which may also fulfill the American Institutions graduation requirement. Refer to the General Education information in the Schedule of Classes.
** BIOL 65 and BIOL 66 are not GE, but meet Area B2 for Kinesiology majors.
*** Four activity courses from at least four different movement areas (In addition to university graduation requirement).
**** Exercise and Fitness Course.