Apr 19, 2025

DRAFT 2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Kinesiology, Preparation for Teaching, BS

This major is designed for students interested in teaching physical education in high school or middle school. The BS Kinesiology, Preparation for Teaching, offered by the Department of Kinesiology , is a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) approved subject matter preparation program (SMPP) to attain subject matter competency (SMC). SMC is needed for entry into a physical education single subject credential program. To attain SMC, individuals who do not wish to complete this degree program must pass all portions of the appropriate Commission-approved subject matter examination(s) or meet requirements through a combination of coursework and exams after completion of a bachelor’s degree.

Minimum grade point average (GPA) criteria and grades above a C- may be required for verification of subject matter competency. Completion of this degree program will not guarantee admission to SJSU’s credential program. Like all other applicants, students must meet credential program standards and undergo screening for admission. See “How to Become a Teacher ” for information on application and admission to credential programs.

Note: Students who wish to complete or have completed another major should consult with a Department of Kinesiology advisor who specializes in teacher preparation to determine requirements for single subject matter competency certification in physical education.

Program Learning Outcomes

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 courses Required in 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”: KIN 100W .

Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization

The Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization (APEAA) allows an educator to provide students with disabilities a specially designed physical education program as determined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

Students in the Kinesiology, Preparation for Teaching major take 5 of the 6 required APEAA courses; completing these courses will help students to efficiently obtain the APEAA upon completion of their single subject PE credential. If interested in obtaining the APEAA, students should contact the program co-coordinators Dr. Jihyun Lee and Dr. Erin Siebert.

1. Complete the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements

Students must satisfy the specific degree requirements for their undergraduate major and fulfill the following University degree requirements:

Academic (program total units with an average 2.0 GPA - “C” or better)
General Education (GE) (34 Lower Division + 9 Upper Division)
American Institutions (AI) (0-6 units) (may be satisfied in GE Areas 3A, 3B, 4, UD 3, or UD 4)
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) 3 units (see Writing in the Disciplines)
Physical Education (PE) (0-2 units)
Units in Residence (30 units, including 24 upper division and 12 in major)
Upper Division Units (40 units, including 12 upper div in major for BA, 18 upper div in major for BS)
Undergraduate Policies & Procedures

Apply for Graduation
Information about the Commencement Ceremony and Conferral of the Degree

Summary of Degree Units

Core Lower Division General Education: 18 (10 units may be satisfied by major coursework)

American Institutions/ US123 Requirements: 6 (Note: may be satisfied by GE coursework)

Upper Division General Education: 9

Physical Education: 2

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR): 0 (3 units satisfied by KIN100W)

Major Preparation: 19

Major Requirements: 64

University Electives: 2

Total: 120

2. Major Preparation (19 units)

BIOL 65 - Human Anatomy 4 unit(s) (GE Area 5B and 5C / Formerly Area B2 and B3) (BIOL 65O may also be used to meet this requirement. This course does not include a human cadaver lab.)
BIOL 66 - Human Physiology 5 unit(s) (GE Area 5B and 5C / Formerly Area B2 and B3)
CHEM 30A - Introductory Chemistry 4 unit(s) (GE Area 5A and 5C / Formerly Area B1 and B3)
KIN 100W - Writing Workshop 3 unit(s) (WID)
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning 3 unit(s) (GE Area 2 / Formerly Area B4)

3. Major Requirements (64 units)

Core Courses (26 units)

KIN 66 - Thriving in Kinesiology 3 unit(s)
KIN 70 - Introduction to Kinesiology 3 unit(s)
KIN 155 - Exercise Physiology 3 unit(s)
KIN 158 - Biomechanics 3 unit(s)
KIN 175 - Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology 3 unit(s)
KIN 185 - Senior Seminar 1 unit(s)

Physical Activity Courses:

Four activity courses from at least
four different movement areas
(In addition to university graduation requirement) 4 unit(s)

Motor Course

Complete the course not taken in Major Core Courses.

KIN 165 - Motor Development 3 unit(s)
KIN 166 - Motor Learning 3 unit(s)

Psychology Course

Complete one course from:

KIN 167 - Sports Psychology 3 unit(s)
KIN 168 - Psychology of Coaching 3 unit(s)
KIN 176 - Exercise Psychology 3 unit(s)

Guided Elective

Complete 3 units in consultation with Department Advisor:

KIN 111 - Sport & Movement in a Global Context 3 unit(s) (GE UD Area 3 / Formerly Area V)
KIN 146 - Introduction to Exercise Technology 3 unit(s)
KIN 151 - Sports and Fitness Marketing 3 unit(s) (fall only)
KIN 163 - Science of Physical Fitness and Nutrition 3 unit(s) (GE UD Area 2/5 / Formerly Area R)
KIN 167 - Sports Psychology 3 unit(s) OR KIN 168 - Psychology of Coaching 3 unit(s) OR KIN 176 - Exercise Psychology 3 unit(s) (whichever not previously taken)
KIN 169 - Diversity, Stress and Health 3 unit(s) (GE UD Area 4 / Formerly Area S)
KIN 180 - Independent Study 1-6 unit(s)
KNED 339 - Instructional Materials and Procedures in Physical Education 3 unit(s)

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