Kinesiology, Emphasis in Prephysical Therapy, B.S. in Applied Arts and Sciences

Preparation for the Major

(50 units)

• ENS 200 - Introduction to Exercise and Nutritional Sciences Units: 3
• ENS 265 - Care and Prevention of Athletic and Recreational Injuries Units: 2
• BIOL 203 - Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology Units: 3
• BIOL 203L - Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory Units: 1
• BIOL 211 - Fundamentals of Microbiology Units: 2
• BIOL 211L - Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory Units: 2
• BIOL 212 - Human Anatomy Units: 4
• CHEM 200 - General Chemistry Units: 5
• CHEM 201 - General Chemistry Units: 5
• COMM 103 - Oral Communication Units: 3
• NUTR 201 - Fundamentals of Nutrition Units: 3
• PHYS 180A - Fundamentals of Physics Units: 3
• PHYS 180B - Fundamentals of Physics Units: 3
• PHYS 182A - Physical Measurements Laboratory Units: 1
• PHYS 182B - Physical Measurements Laboratory Units: 1
• PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology Units: 3
• SOC 101 - Introductory Sociology: The Study of Society Units: 3

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Complete one of the approved upper division writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements ” section for a complete listing of requirements.

Major

A minimum of 36 upper division units to include:

• ENS 303 - Applied Kinesiology Units: 3
• ENS 304 - Physiology of Exercise Units: 3
• ENS 304L - Exercise Physiology Laboratory Units: 1
• ENS 305 - Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology Units: 3
• ENS 306 - Biomechanics of Human Movement Units: 3
• ENS 307 - Neuroscience of Movement Units: 3
• ENS 332 - Pathophysiology and Exercise Programming of Disease Populations I Units: 3
• ENS 333 - Pathophysiology and Exercise Programming of Disease Populations II Units: 2
• ENS 434 - Promoting Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Units: 3

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• ENS 437A - Adaptive Fitness Clinic Units: 1 (one unit)

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• ENS 437B - Community Rehabilitation Laboratory Units: 1 But not both. (one unit)

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• ENS 438 - Psychosocial Aspects of Disease and Injury Rehabilitation Units: 3
• BIOL 336 - Principles of Human Physiology Units: 3 will also satisfy three units of the General Education requirement in IV.A. Must be completed with a grade of a C (2.0) or better.
• BIOL 436 - Human Physiology Laboratory Units: 2
• PSY 350 - Psychopathology Units: 3

Types of Activity Courses

The department offers a wide variety of physical activity courses ranging from adapted physical education through intermediate level classes. The purpose of the physical activity program is to:

1. Provide quality physical activity skill instruction at the beginning and intermediate levels in a wide variety of sport and dance activities.
2. Provide a vehicle for vigorous physical activity in an instructional setting.
3. Provide knowledge about various sport and dance activities.
4. Provide knowledge about the value of physical activity as it relates to an improved quality of life.
5. Provide opportunity for physical activity instruction to all segments of the student population, including those with temporary or permanent disabilities.