Vanguard University of Southern California

The Kinesiology Major and Concentrations

Kinesiology major includes the three concentrations of (1) Pre-Physical Therapy, (2) Sports Science, and (3) Teaching/Coaching.

     

KINE Major Core Courses

twenty-one to twenty-three units

KINE 204

Human Anatomy

4 units

KINE 221

Movement Anatomy

3 units

KINE 304

Human Physiology

4 units

KINE 323

Exercise Physiology

4 units

KINE 328

Program Design

3 units

KINE 421

Biomechanics

3 units

KINE 450C

Exercise Science Internship

1-3 units

     

The Kinesiology Major with a Concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy

This concentration prepares the student for graduate schools in physical therapy. Students are encouraged to check on specific requirements of the schools to which they will apply. Schools vary in their prerequisites; some, for example, require more chemistry courses than others. Other careers such as athletic training, exercise physiology, and a combination of physical therapy/athletic training are viable within this option. All of these careers take place in both public and private facilities and institutions.

     

Lower Division

 

thirty-nine units

CHEM 120

General Chemistry I

5 units

CHEM 121

General Chemistry II

5 units

KINE 204

Human Anatomy

4 units

KINE 214

Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries

3 units

KINE 221

Movement Anatomy

3 units

MATH 265C

Introduction to Statistical Methods

3 units

PSCI 223

Mechanics and Heat

4 units

PSCI 225

Electricity, Magnetism, and Lights

4 units

Choose eight units of the following courses:

 

      BIOL 121

General Botany

4 units

      BIOL 131

General Zoology

4 units

      BIOL 202

Histology

4 units

      BIOL 240

Introduction to Molecular and Cell Biology

4 units

     

Upper Division

 

twenty-nine to thirty- one units

KINE 304

Human Physiology

4 units

KINE 314

Athletic Injury Assessment

3 units

KINE 323

Exercise Physiology

4 units

KINE 328

Program Design in Conditioning

3 units

KINE 380

Rehabilitation Techniques

3 units

KINE 392

Pharmacology and General Medicine

2 units

KINE 421

Biomechanics

3 units

KINE 450C

Exercise Science Internship

1-3 units

PSYC 320

Developmental Psychology

3 units

PSYC 332

Abnormal Psychology

3 units

     

Recommended Courses:

 

BIOL 311

Genetics

4 units

BIOL 409

Microbiology

4 units

BIOL 470

Neurobiology

4 units

KINE 385

Therapeutic Modalities

2 units

KINE 422

Ethics in Health Care

3 units

MATH 180

Calculus I

4 units

MATH 181

Calculus II

4 units

     

The Kinesiology Major with a Concentration in Sports Science

Careers related to this concentration include strength coach, personal trainer, and fitness consultant at public or private facilities. Students will be able to pursue graduate school in Exercise Physiology, Motor Learning, Biomechanics, and Cardiac Rehabilitation.

     

Lower Division

 

eighteen units

KINE 183

Foundations of Exercise Science

3 units

KINE 185

First Aid

2 units

   or KINE 215

Responding to Emergencies

 

KINE 204

Human Anatomy

4 units

KINE 214

Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries

3 units

KINE 221

Movement Anatomy

3 units

KINE 258

Sociology of Sport and Human Movement

3 units

     

Upper Division

 

thirty-six units

KINE 304

Human Physiology

4 units

KINE 323

Exercise Physiology

4 units

KINE 324

Fitness Assessment

3 units

KINE 328

Program Design in Conditioning

3 units

KINE 342

Leadership Dynamics in Exercise Science

3 units

KINE 395

ECG and Exercise Testing

3 units

KINE 412

Nutrition and Athletic Performance

3 units

KINE 421

Biomechanics

3 units

KINE 422

Ethics in Health Care

3 units

KINE 440

Research & Statistics in Exercise Science

3 units

KINE 443

Current Issues in Health Care

1 unit

KINE 450C

Exercise Science Internship

3 units

     

The Kinesiology Major with a Concentration in Teaching/Coaching

This concentration's career options include teaching physical education at the junior high or high school level, coaching at all levels (except college where a Master's degree is usually preferred), or pursuing a Master's degree in Physical Education. It is strongly advised that if a student wishes to pursue a teaching career that he or she pursue a supplemental authorization in another academic area, i.e., Spanish, math, science, English, or political science. This additional major will increase the student's job options when applying for teaching jobs. The teaching option will also require a fifth year to complete the teacher credential program.

     

Lower Division

 

twenty-three units

KINE 110

Fundamentals of Dance

1 unit

KINE 118

Skill Development in Gymnastics/Aquatics

1 unit

KINE 127

Skill Development in Basketball/Volleyball

1 unit

KINE 128

Skill Development in Soccer/Softball

1 unit

KINE 129

Skill Development in Tennis/Badminton

1 unit

KINE 132

Beginning Taekwondo

1 unit

KINE 183

Foundations of Exercise Science

3 units

KINE 185

First Aid

2 units

KINE 204

Human Anatomy

4 units

KINE 221

Movement Anatomy

3 units

KINE 231

Global Games and Recreation Activities

2 units

KINE 258

Sociology of Sport and Human Movement

3 units

     

Upper Division

 

forty-eight units

EDUC 315

Teaching in a Multicultural Setting

3 units

KINE 304

Human Physiology

4 units

KINE 322

Measurements in Physical Education

3 units

KINE 323

Exercise Physiology

4 units

KINE 325

Motor Learning

3 units

KINE 328

Program Design in Conditioning

3 units

KINE 335

Growth and Motor Development

3 units

KINE 342

Leadership Dynamics in Exercise Science

3 units

KINE 352

Analysis of Team Sports

2 units

KINE 354

Analysis of Individual/Dual Sports

2 units

KINE 421

Biomechanics

3 units

KINE 433

Physical Education for Secondary Schools

3 units

KINE 434

Movement Education for Children

3 units

KINE 441

Sport Psychology

3 units

KINE 442C

Integrating Concepts in Physical Education

3 units

KINE 451

Adapted Physical Activity, Recreation, and Sport

3 units