Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
The Kinesiology undergraduate program at CSUSB provides a comprehensive education in the science of human movement. Students can choose from four concentrations, including Exercise Science (ES), Allied Health Professions (AHP), Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education (PEAPE), and Health Promotion (HP), each tailored to specific career goals within the field. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical experience through laboratory work, internships, and community engagement. The program emphasizes the development of critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication skills essential for success in the diverse field of kinesiology. Faculty members are dedicated professionals who bring diverse expertise and research interests to the classroom, ensuring a dynamic and supportive learning environment. Graduates are well-prepared for various professional roles, further studies, and certifications in health, fitness, rehabilitation, and education.
The Kinesiology Department offers all core courses at the Palm Desert Campus and fully offers the Exercise Science and Health Promotion Concentration at the Palm Desert Campus (PDC) for a 4-year degree completion program.
Note: Although some courses in this program may be offered in online or hybrid mode, most courses are only offered in-person. Students should consult an adviser for supporting course work offered for all concentrations in the Kinesiology major.
Allied Health Professions (AHP)
The concentration in Allied Health Professions (AHP) is for people interested in eventual graduate education in allied health professions (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician’s assistant, athletic training, orthotics and prosthetics specialist, medical or dental school) after graduation from CSUSB. CSUSB Kinesiology AHP students will engage in a rigorous course of study in Kinesiology, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. This concentration offers undergraduate students essential pre-requisite courses for eventual graduate study in a preferred AHP. It is strongly recommended that students in the Allied Health Professions Concentration maintain a minimum 3.20 GPA to be prepared for graduate school applications.
Exercise Science (ES)
The Exercise Science (ES) concentration is for people interested in a variety of health/fitness-related fields including but not limited to: clinical exercise physiologist, personal trainer, cardiac rehab, wellness, strength and conditioning specialist, sport psychologist, etc. This concentration prepares undergraduate students to work in a variety of health/fitness related fields.
Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education (PEAPE)
The Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education (PEAPE) concentration is for people interested in becoming physical education teachers and/or adapted physical education teachers. The concentration prepares undergraduate students to go into the teacher education credential program. Formerly known as Pedagogy concentration. The two units from the KINE core count toward the PEAPE concentration. Students in the PEAPE concentration are eligible to obtain the added authorization for Adapted Physical Education during the credential program through the college of education.
Health Promotion (HP)
The Health Promotion (HP) concentration is for people interested in a broad spectrum of health-related careers with the goal to help others improve their overall health and well-being. This concentration prepares students to work in areas such as, but not limited to, health education and promotion, school-based health, workplace wellness, community health, and health consulting.
Degree Requirements (72-79)
Total units required for graduation (120)
| Lower-division requirements (20) | ||
| BIOL 2230 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I for Allied Health Majors | 4 |
| BIOL 2240 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II for Allied Health Majors * | 4 |
| GE Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning * | 3 | |
| It is strongly suggested for ES and PEAPE concentration students to take MATH 1301. AHP concentration students must take MATH 1601 or MATH 2210. | ||
| Complete a minimum of 2 units from the following courses: | 2 | |
| PEAPE concentration students must take KINE 2613 to meet this requirement | ||
| Individual and Dual Activities: Badminton | ||
| Individual and Dual Activities: Pickleball | ||
| Individual and Dual Activities: Bowling | ||
| Individual and Dual Activities: Tennis | ||
| Physical Fitness and Conditioning Activities: Body Conditioning | ||
| Physical Fitness and Conditioning Activities: Independent Activity | ||
| Physical Fitness and Conditioning Activities: Jogging | ||
| Physical Fitness and Conditioning Activities: Weight Training | ||
| Physical Fitness and Conditioning Activities: Yoga | ||
| Somatic and Martial Arts Activities: Aikido | ||
| Somatic and Martial Arts Activities: Karate | ||
| Somatic and Martial Arts Activities: Self-Defense | ||
| Somatic and Martial Arts Activities: Cardio-Arts | ||
| Somatic and Martial Arts Activities: Pilates | ||
| Team Activities: Basketball | ||
| Team Activities: Soccer | ||
| Team Activities: Volleyball | ||
| Aquatic Activities: Swimming | ||
| Aquatic Activities: Advanced Swimming for Fitness | ||
| Independent Activity Project | ||
| Dance Activities: Aerobic | ||
| Dance Activities: Low-Impact Aerobic | ||
| Dance Activities: Step Aerobic | ||
| Dance Activities: Ballet | ||
| Dance Activities: Jazz | ||
| Dance Activities: Sampler | ||
| Special Topics Activities | ||
| Teaching/Coaching Principles for Gymnastics and Rhythmic Activities + | ||
| KINE 2100 | Orientation to Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINE 2510 | Research Seminar in Kinesiology | 1 |
| KINE 2700 | Introduction to Fitness and Programming | 3 |
| Upper-division requirements (22) | ||
| KINE 3050 | Disability, Society and Physical Activity # | 3 |
| KINE 3200 | Principles of Human Movement | 3 |
| KINE 3400 | Psychology and Sociology of Human Movement | 3 |
| KINE 3500 | Motor Development Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| KINE 3700 | Statistics in Kinesiology % | 3 |
| KINE 3800 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| KINE 4100 | Motor Learning and Control | 3 |
| Concentration (30-37) | ||
| Students must satisfy the requirements of one of the concentrations listed below: | 30-37 | |
| Total Units | 72-79 | |
- *
Counts towards GE-2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning.
- +
PEAPE only.
- #
3 units count towards GE UD-4: Upper-division Social and Behavioral Sciences.
- %
Counts toward one WI course.
Concentrations (30-37 units)
Allied Health Professions Concentration
(Program Code: KAHP)
| Required Courses: (25) | ||
| PSYC 1100 | Introduction to Psychology * | 3 |
| CHEM 2100 | General Chemistry I # | 4 |
| CHEM 2100L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 2200 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 2200L | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| KINE 4200 | Seminar in Kinesiology | 1 |
| KINE 4700 | Clinical Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| KINE 4800 | Biomechanics | 4 |
| Choose 3 units from the following courses: | 3 | |
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Electives: (12) | ||
| Choose 12 units from the following courses: | 12 | |
| Introduction to Physics I | ||
| Introduction to Physics I Lab | ||
| Introduction to Physics II | ||
| Introduction to Physics II Lab | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics I Lab | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| General Physics II Lab | ||
| Principles of Biology I | ||
| Principles of Biology II | ||
| Microbiology for Allied Health Majors | ||
| Human Genetics and Genomics | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Organic Chemistry I Lecture | ||
| Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | ||
| Observational Field Experience in Kinesiology | ||
| Physical Activity and Aging | ||
| Sport and Exercise Nutrition | ||
| Principles of Strength and Conditioning | ||
| Exercise Testing and Prescription | ||
| EKG Interpretation and Stress Testing | ||
| Total Units | 37 | |
- *
Counts towards GE-4: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
- #
3 units count towards GE-5A: Physical Science.
Exercise Science
May be completed at the Palm Desert Campus.
(Program Code: KEXS)
| Required Courses (18) | ||
| KINE 2300 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| KINE 3600 | Physical Activity and Aging | 3 |
| KINE 3810 | Sport and Exercise Nutrition | 3 |
| KINE 4200 | Seminar in Kinesiology | 1 |
| KINE 4400 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 4 |
| KINE 4800 | Biomechanics | 4 |
| Electives (12) | ||
| Choose 12 units from the following courses: | 12 | |
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Applications of Technology in Kinesiology | ||
| Observational Field Experience in Kinesiology | ||
| Exercise Techniques for Resistance Training | ||
| Health and Fitness Business Management | ||
| Environmental Exercise Physiology | ||
| Principles of Strength and Conditioning | ||
| EKG Interpretation and Stress Testing | ||
| Clinical Exercise Physiology | ||
| Total Units | 30 | |
Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education
(Program Code: KPEC)
| Required Courses: (36) | ||
| KINE 2540 | Field Work in Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education | 2 |
| KINE 2612 | Teaching/Coaching Principles for Swimming and Aquatics | 2 |
| KINE 2613 | Teaching/Coaching Principles for Gymnastics and Rhythmic Activities | 2 |
| KINE 2630 | Teaching/Coaching Principles for Individual/Dual Sport | 3 |
| KINE 2640 | Teaching/Coaching Principles for Team Sports | 3 |
| KINE 2650 | Teaching/Coaching Principles for Fundamental Movement, Nontraditional Games | 3 |
| KINE 3100 | Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity | 3 |
| KINE 3300 | Movement Skill Assessment for Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| KINE 3320 | The Nature and Issues Concerning Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| KINE 3330 | Applied Behavior Management | 3 |
| KINE 4720 | Program Design in Physical Education | 3 |
| KINE 4730 | Instructional Strategies in Physical Education | 3 |
| KINE 4900 | Seminar in Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| Total Units | 36 | |
Health Promotion
May be completed at the Palm Desert Campus.
(Program Code: KHPR)
| Required Courses (17) | ||
| Choose 1 unit from the following courses: | 1 | |
| Individual and Dual Activities: Badminton | ||
| Individual and Dual Activities: Pickleball | ||
| Individual and Dual Activities: Tennis | ||
| Individual and Dual Activities: Bowling | ||
| Physical Fitness and Conditioning Activities: Body Conditioning | ||
| Physical Fitness and Conditioning Activities: Independent Activity | ||
| Physical Fitness and Conditioning Activities: Jogging | ||
| Physical Fitness and Conditioning Activities: Weight Training | ||
| Physical Fitness and Conditioning Activities: Yoga | ||
| Somatic and Martial Arts Activities: Aikido | ||
| Somatic and Martial Arts Activities: Karate | ||
| Somatic and Martial Arts Activities: Self-Defense | ||
| Somatic and Martial Arts Activities: Cardio-Arts | ||
| Somatic and Martial Arts Activities: Pilates | ||
| Team Activities: Basketball | ||
| Team Activities: Soccer | ||
| Team Activities: Volleyball | ||
| Aquatic Activities: Swimming | ||
| Aquatic Activities: Advanced Swimming for Fitness | ||
| Independent Activity Project | ||
| Dance Activities: Aerobic | ||
| Dance Activities: Low-Impact Aerobic | ||
| Dance Activities: Step Aerobic | ||
| Dance Activities: Ballet | ||
| Dance Activities: Jazz | ||
| Dance Activities: Sampler | ||
| Special Topics Activities | ||
| Choose 3 units from the following courses: | 3 | |
| Sport and Exercise Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition for Health | ||
| Complete the following courses | ||
| KINE 3600 | Physical Activity and Aging | 3 |
| HSCI 3201 | Health Behavior | 3 |
| KINE 4200 | Seminar in Kinesiology | 1 |
| HSCI 3207 | Social Determinants of Health | 3 |
| HSCI 4202 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| Electives (13) | ||
| Choose 13 units from the following courses: | 13 | |
| CPR and First Aid | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Applications of Technology in Kinesiology | ||
| Observational Field Experience in Kinesiology | ||
| Health and Fitness Business Management | ||
| Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biochemistry | ||
| Microbiology for Allied Health Majors | ||
| Public Health Law and Ethics | ||
| Chronic Disease Burden in U.S. | ||
| Topics about Special Populations | ||
| Drug and Alcohol Issues | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Total Units | 30 | |