Kinesiology & Physical Education

Kinesiology & Physical Education Core Courses

• LS221 Human Anatomy and Phys. I/Lab (4)
• LS222 Human Anatomy and Phys. II (3)
• KPE212 Principles of Physical Education (2)
• KPE222a Sport Analysis (2)
• KPE223 Sport Analysis Practicum (2)
• KPE256 Movement Education (2)
• KPE303 History and Philosophy of P.E.(W) (3)
• KPE313 Adapted Physical Education (3)
• KPE314 Kinesiology (W) (3)
• KPE316 Physiology of Exercise (3)
• KPE324 Psychology of Coaching (2)
• KPE383 Teaching Individual/Dual Sports (3)
• KPE402 Health Education (1)
• KPE404 Sport in American Culture (3)
• KPE405 Statistical Analysis (3)
• KPE414 Organization and Admin. of P.E. (3)
• KPE425 Prev./Care of Athletic Injuries (3)
• KPE436 Motor Learning (3)
• KPE490 Senior Competency (1)
• Physical Education Electives (2)

Total core courses: 50

KPE General Emphasis Courses

• Professional Activities I (2)
• Professional Activities II (2)
• Professional Activities III (1)
• Professional Activities IV (1)
• Professional Activities V (3)
• Professional Activities VI (1)
• Professional Activities VII (1)
• Professional Activities VIII (1)

Total units required for emphasis: 62

Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis Courses

• BE100 Introduction to Psychology (3)
• MA121 Calculus I (4)
• CH151 General Chemistry I with lab (4)
• CH152 General Chemistry II with lab (4)
• LS140 Principles of Biology with lab (4)
• LS326 Medical Microbiology with lab (4)
• LS221 Human Form & Function I with lab (4)
• LS222 Human Form & Function II with lab (4)
• PS251 General Physics I with lab (4)
• PS252 General Physics II with lab (4)
• PE303 History and Philosophy of PE (3)
• PE313 Adapted Physical Education (3)
• PE314 Kinesiology (3)
• PE316 Physiology of Exercise (3)
• PE402 Health Education (1)
• PE405 Statistical Analysis (3)
• PE425 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3)
• PE426 Advanced Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3)
• PE436 Motor Learning (3)
• PE446 Reconditioning of Athletic Injuries (3)
• PE465 Primary Physical Assessment (2)
• PE479 Clinical Internship (Practicum 60 hours) (2)
• PE490 Senior Competency Exam (1)

Total units required for emphasis: 71

The degree offered for the Pre-Physical Therapy emphasis will be offered as a Bachelor of Science within the KPE Major.

Within the Pre-Physical Therapy emphasis students are prepared to enter graduate degree programs in Physical Therapy (M.P.T./D.P.T.), Occupational Therapy (O.T.), Physician Assistant (PA-C), Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.), Chiropractics (D.C.) and other related programs.

Sports Injury Studies Courses

• PE426 Advanced Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3)
• PE446 Reconditioning of Athletic Injuries (3)
• PE465 Primary Physical Assessment (2)

Total units required for emphasis: 58

Those students desiring to have an emphasis in Sports Injury Studies can take selected training courses in place of activity courses. However, the activity courses are required if a student is planning on completing a California State Single Subject Teaching Credential.

Minor in KPE

For a minor in KPE, the following courses are required:

• LS221 Human Anat. And Physiology I (4)
• LS222 Human Anat., and Physiology II (3)
• PE212 Principles of Physical Education (2)
• PE303 History and Philosophy of PE (3)
• PE314 Kinesiology (3)
• PE324 Psychology of Coaching (2)
• PE405 Statistical Analysis
• KPE414 Organization & Administration of P.E. (3)
• KPE Electives (2)
• Three of the following: (6)
  PE103, PE113, PE114, PE124,
  PE235, PE245, PE266 (2 units ea.)

Total units required for minor: 31