Kinesiology Minor

Kin. Minor Advising Form

Students majoring in other disciplines may complete a minor in kinesiology to further their career goals. The minor requires a minimum of 22 units and includes a core of 12-13 units (required of all students) and a minimum of 9-10 units of electives. The minor in Kinesiology may be desireable for credential candidates pursuing a second teaching area or a career in coaching, for managment students entering sport/fitness business, for environmentalists involved in outdoor recreation programs, for students in performing arts desiring a physical education/dance background. Students pursuing a Kinesiology minor must consult with a department advisor for program requirements.

Course Course Title Units
KIN 330A Measurement & Evaluation 1
Choose one course from the following:
KIN 301 History & Philosophy of Human Movement 4
KIN 315 Sociology of Sport 3
KIN 410 Lifespan Motor Development 3
Choose two courses from the following:
KIN 305 Psychological Bases of Human Movement 4
KIN 350 Biomechanics 4
KIN 360 Physiology of Exercise 4
Total units in the minor core:12 - 13

Minor Options

These courses are to be determined with and approved by a department advisor. They must be in Kinesiology and may include a maximum of 3 units of field work and/or special studies

Total units in the minor option: 9 - 10

Total units in the minor: 22