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

(Major Code: 08351) (SIMS Code: 556511)

All candidates for a degree in applied arts and sciences must complete the requirements listed in the section of this catalog on “Graduation Requirements .”

Preparation for the Major courses cannot be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC). ENS 200 and BIOL 212 must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

Students interested in applying to postgraduate allied health programs are advised to follow the prephysical therapy emphasis. It should be noted that required courses attempt to prepare individuals for graduate application, however specific course requirements and admission standards may vary for each graduate school.

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

One of the Following

BIOL 215 - Biostatistics Units: 3
ECON 201 - Statistical Methods Units: 3
PSY 280 - Statistical Methods in Psychology Units: 4
SOC 201 - Elementary Social Statistics Units: 3
STAT 119 - Elementary Statistics for Business Units: 3

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Passing the Writing Placement Assessment with a score of 10 or completing 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.

International Experience

All kinesiology majors are required to participate in a pre-approved international experience to increase awareness of cross-cultural issues, global health, economic, political, cultural, social services, and health challenges experienced by local populations in international environments. Students participate in residence for two or more weeks (exemption from the study abroad portion of the requirement must be approved by the dean of the college based on serious and compelling life events or physical limitations; a relevant course will be substituted). Specific details can be found on the college website at http://www.chhs.sdsu.edu/international.

To meet the international experience requirement, majors must complete one of the following:

A CSU Study Abroad Program;
An SDSU Exchange Program;
An SDSU Study Abroad Program;
An SDSU Study Travel Program;
One course selected from:
- HHS 290 or HHS 350 ;
- ASIAN 490 ;
- ED 450 ;
- GEN S 450 ;
- ISCOR 450 ;
- LATAM 320 , LATAM 450 , or LATAM 550 ;
- POL S 450 ;
- P H 550 ;
- SCI 350 .

Major

A minimum of 39 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 - Motor Learning and Performance 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
ENS 437A - Adaptive Fitness Clinic Units: 1-4 (one unit)
or
ENS 437B - Community Rehabilitation Laboratory Units: 1 But not both. (one unit)
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.
BIOL 436 - Human Physiology Laboratory Units: 2
COMM 321 - Introduction to Health Communication Units: 3
PSY 350 - Abnormal Psychology 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:

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