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Kinesiology Video

Kinesiology, BS


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Satisfactory completion of the requirements of the four-year major program in Kinesiology, offered by the , leads to a BS degree. The program is based upon the discipline of kinesiology and stresses both theoretical and practical objectives. Five areas of specialization.

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Summary of Degree Units

University Graduation Requirements 41
Major Preparation 18
Core Courses 23
Area Specialization 38
Total 120

Program Roadmaps

The 4-Year Roadmap is available online. Roadmaps should be used in consultation with the catalog and your advisor to identify additional requirements for completing the major (for example, course grade minimums). Associate Degrees (ADT) Pathways are also available online.

Major-Specific Graduation Requirements

Students in this major must complete all Requirements for the Major (All courses in Preparation, Core, Concentration/Specialization) with a “C- or better” to graduate. The following courses in Preparation of major must be passed with a “C or better”: .

Kinesiology International Experience Requirement

To satisfy the Department of Kinesiology international requirement, students must study abroad for at least nine days in an approved program (alternatives, modifications, and exemptions from the study abroad portion of the requirement must be approved by the dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences based on compelling individual life experiences or physical limitations. A relevant cross-cultural experience in the U.S. will be substituted. Students whose petitions/proposals are approved must enroll in and complete APSC 198ITL, a 1-unit online seminar course). Specific details can be found on the college website.

University Requirements

Core Lower Division General Education (24 units)

Of the 39 units required by the university, 15 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Courses that meet GE Areas A1, A2, A3 or B4 must be passed with a “C-” or better to meet the requirement. Consult with major advisor for details.

Note: Students who have completed the ADT Transfer degree (under SB 1440) for this major will have completed all lower division GE requirements and should follow the 60 unit guarantee roadmap. Meet with an advisor prior to registering for your first semester for the 60 unit roadmap or specific questions.

Upper Division General Education (9 units)

Of the 9 units required by the university, 0 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Consult with major advisor for details.

American Institutions (6 units)

Complete one 6 unit sequence of  courses, which also satisfies GE Area D. Students may also satisfy the  with other courses, but these may not satisfy other GE areas.

The American Studies (/; 12 units) and Humanities Honors (///; 24 units) sequences satisfy the American Institutions Requirement and additional GE Areas (see the course description for details).

Consult with a major advisor to select the appropriate sequence.

African American Studies (6 units)

Asian American Studies (6 units)

Chicana and Chicano Studies (6 units)

U.S. History and Government (6 units)

Physical Education (2 units)

All SJSU undergraduate students, regardless of major, have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in physical activities. To accommodate students’ needs and interests, the university offers a .

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

At SJSU, students must pass both the SJSU Writing Skills Test (WST) and a 100W course. Exceptions to the GWAR may be found at .

A grade of C or better (C- not accepted) is required to meet graduation requirement.

Major Preparation (18 units)

Major Requirements (61 units)

Core Courses (23 units)

Complete One Course From:

Complete One Course From:

Some specializations require both  and , so the student will take one to satisfy the core requirement and the other to satisfy the specialization requirement.

Physical Activity Courses:

  • Four activity courses from at least  (In addition to university graduation requirement) 4 unit(s)

Area of Specialization (38 units)

Specializations are a cluster of courses used by departments for advising purposes. Specializations will not appear on transcripts or diplomas. Specialization coursework, along with the Kinesiology Core Courses, is typically undertaken during the junior and senior years following completion of . Specialization coursework can be taken simultaneously with the Core Courses.

Choose one area of study:

Transfer Curriculum Studies is designed for students with an AA-T in Kinesiology. View the roadmap for Associate Degrees (ADT) Pathways) for more information. 

Exercise and Fitness Specialist

The Exercise and Fitness Specialist specialization includes coursework to develop knowledge and skills to work in corporate fitness, as a personal trainer, in clinical exercise programs, and a variety of other fitness and exercise related professions.

To fulfill GE areas B4 and D,  and  are recommended.

Sub-Core Courses (26 units)
Complete one course (3 units):
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Total Units Required (120 units)

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