Kinesiology, Preparation for Teaching, 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 (16 units)

GE Area A1 3 unit(s)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s) *
GE Area E 3 unit(s)
GE Area C2 3 unit(s)
CHEM 30A - Introductory Chemistry
3 unit(s) (B1+B3)
Activity Class 1 unit(s) ***

Spring Semester (16 units)

GE Area A2 (Recommended ENGL 1A ) 3 unit(s)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s) *
STAT 95 - Elementary Statistics
OR other GE Area B4 3 unit(s) *
GE Area C1 3 unit(s)
KIN 70 - Introduction to Kinesiology
3 unit(s)
Activity Class 1 unit(s) ***

Year 2

Fall Semester (14 units)

GE Area A3 (Recommended ENGL 2 ) 3 unit(s)
GE Area F 3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 or C2 3 unit(s)
BIOL 65 - Human Anatomy
4 unit(s) (B2+B3) **
Activity Class 1 unit(s) ***
Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement

Spring Semester (14 units)

KIN 105 - Water Safety Instructor’s Course
2 unit(s)
BIOL 66 - Human Physiology
5 unit(s) (B2+B3) **
KIN 160 - History of Sport and Physical Education OR KIN 161 - Philosophical Perspectives of Sport OR KIN 164 - Sociocultural Perspectives 3 unit(s)
KIN 167 - Sports Psychology OR
KIN 168 - Psychology of Coaching
OR KIN 176 - Exercise Psychology 3 unit(s)
Activity Class 1 unit(s) ***

Year 3

Fall Semester (16 units)

KIN 100W - Writing Workshop
3 unit(s) (WID)
KIN 155 - Exercise Physiology
3 unit(s)
KIN 156 - Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity 3 unit(s)
KIN 173 - Introduction to Teaching Physical Education and Non-Traditional Sports
3 unit(s)
KIN 159 - Sport and Adapted Activities 3 unit(s)
Activity Class 1 unit(s) ***

Spring Semester (15 units)

KIN 107 - Adapted Aquatics
2 unit(s)
KIN 165 - Motor Development
3 unit(s)
KIN 172 - Elementary School Programs, K-6
3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area R /S /V 3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area R /S /V 3 unit(s)
Activity Class 1 unit(s) ***
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

Guided Elective 3 unit(s)
KIN 108 - Adapted Physical Activity for Young Adults with Disabilities
2 unit(s)
KIN 166 - Motor Learning
3 unit(s)
KIN 175 - Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology
3 unit(s)
KIN 178 - Management Practices for Physical Education Teachers
3 unit(s)
Activity Class 1 unit(s) ***

Spring Semester (14 units)

KIN 158 - Biomechanics
3 unit(s)
KIN 174 - Assessment of Psychomotor Function
3 unit(s)
KIN 179 - Design and Assessment of Movement Experiences
3 unit(s)
KIN 185 - Senior Seminar
1 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area R /S /V 3 unit(s)
Activity Class 1 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.