Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology: Concentration in Exercise and Movement Sciences Roadmap
120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 65
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult your Degree Planner and an advisor for further guidance.
To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet the SF State Studies (AERM, GP, ES, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.
| First Semester | Units | |
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| Quantitative Reasoning Prerequisite (GE 2) (3-4 units) - Take One 1,2 | 3-4 | |
| GE Area 1: English Communication - Take Two | 6 | |
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Select One (Major Prerequisite): | 4-5 | |
| Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory (GE 5B, GE 5C, Prerequisite for BIOL 220) |
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| Introductory Biology I (Prerequisite for BIOL 328) | ||
| GE Area 1A: English Composition 3 | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 4 | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 16-17 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Select One (Major Prerequisite): | 4 | |
| Principles of Human Anatomy | ||
| Human Anatomy | ||
| Select One (Major Prerequisite): | 4 | |
| Survey of Chemistry and Survey of Chemistry Laboratory (GE 5A, GE 5B) |
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| General Chemistry I | ||
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 4 | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| BIOL 212 & BIOL 213 |
Principles of Human Physiology and Principles of Human Physiology Laboratory (Major Prerequisite) |
4 |
| KIN 250 | Introduction to Kinesiology (Major Prerequisite) | 3 |
| Select One (Major Concentration): | 4 | |
| Conceptual Physics and Conceptual Physics Laboratory (GE 5A, GE 5C) |
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| General Physics I and General Physics I Laboratory (GE 5A, GE 5C) |
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| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| KIN 384GW | Research Methods in Kinesiology - GWAR (Major Core) | 3 |
| KIN 404 | Sport and Exercise Psychology (Major Concentration) | 3 |
| Major Activity Requirement 5 | 1 | |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 2 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| KIN 457 | Culture, Gender, and Movement (Major Core, GP) | 3 |
| KIN 480 | Anatomical Kinesiology (Major Core) | 4 |
| Major Electives (12 units total) - Take Two 6 | 6 | |
| U.S. and California Government | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| KIN 482 | Exercise Physiology (Major Core) | 3 |
| KIN 483 | Exercise Physiology Laboratory (Major Concentration) | 1 |
| KIN 485 | Biomechanics (Major Concentration) | 3 |
| KIN 486 | Motor Learning (Major Core) | 3 |
| Major Electives (12 units total) - Take One 6 | 3 | |
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| Select One (Major Concentration): | 3 | |
| Kinesiology Community-Based Internship | ||
| Integrative Research Seminar and Senior Research Project |
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| Independent Study | ||
| Major Electives (12 units total) - Take One 6 | 3 | |
| GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 5 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 120-122 | |
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 2 course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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Quantitative Reasoning Requirement (3-4 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 3
Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 1A course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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First-time freshmen must take one lower-division Area 4 course that meets US History (USH).
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Activity Requirement (1 unit)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 6
Major Electives (12 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.