Kinesiology, Physical Education Teaching Concentration, B.S.

Prepare to teach physical education in junior high and high school. (For information on the preliminary teaching credential, see Education. See the program listing for Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization for credential information.)

Graduates also enter careers as intramural directors, health spa instructors, coaches, recreational directors, sports program directors, and camp directors.

In addition to core academic courses, students enroll in activity courses which help them develop fitness and performance skills. Humboldt’s Human Performance Laboratory offers modern equipment. Other facilities include two gymnasia, an indoor pool, an all-weather track, cross- country trails, a field house, weight room, and stadium.

Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree

A bachelor’s degree requires a total of 120 units. Students must fulfill General Education & All-University Requirements , residency, unit, and GPA requirements as outlined in the Bachelor’s Degree Requirements . This major includes a Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) certified course.

Requirements for the Major (72-75 Units)

Kinesiology core (44-47 units) + Physical Education Teaching Concentration (28 units) = 72-75 units for the major.

Students must earn a C- or better in all required courses for the major that have a KINS, ZOOL, REC, or HED prefix (or their equivalent, in the case of courses transferred from another institution).

The Upper Division Area B General Education requirement is met by the coursework within the Bachelor of Science degree for Kinesiology.

Core Courses (44-47 Units)

Lower Division

BIOL 104 - General Biology Units: 3
or
BIOL 105 - Principles of Biology Units: 4 (required for pre-health professional concentration) *
CHEM 109 - General Chemistry I Units: 5
or
KINS 288 - Foundations of Science in Kinesiology Units: 3
HED 120 - Responding to Emergencies - CPRFPR Units: 1
HED 231 - Basic Human Nutrition Units: 3
KINS 165 - Foundations of Kinesiology Units: 3
ZOOL 113 - Human Physiology Units: 4
ZOOL 270 - Human Anatomy Units: 4

Upper Division

HED 392 - Community and Population Health Units: 3
KINS 379 - Exercise Physiology Units: 4
KINS 385 - Adapted Physical Activity Units: 3
KINS 386 - Structural Kinesiology Units: 4
KINS 483 - Evaluation Techniques in Kinesiology Units: 3
KINS 484 - Motor Development/Motor Learning Units: 3
KINS 492W - Senior Project in Kinesiology Units: 3

Physical Education Teaching Concentration (28 Units)

Complete the following concentration specific coursework to fulfill the major requirements.

Concepts of Teaching (14 Units)

DANC 354 - Teaching of Dance Units: 2
KINS 311 - Concepts of Teaching Aquatics Units: 2
KINS 315 - Concepts of Teaching Dynamic Patterns of Movement Units: 2
KINS 325 - Health-Related Exercise Units: 2
KINS 327 - Games Concepts I Units: 3
KINS 329 - Games Concepts II Units: 3

Upper Division Requirements (14 Units)

HED 405 - School Health Programs Units: 3
KINS 384 - Curriculum and Instructional Strategies in Physical Education Units: 3
KINS 474 - Psychology of Sport and Exercise Units: 3
KINS 475 - Elementary School Physical Education Units: 3
KINS 486 - Theory of Coaching Units: 2

Note:

Please note: Degree requirements listed above do not include the professional education courses required for a teaching credential. Students earning this degree may waive CSET assessments before entering the credential program. Before applying to the secondary education credential program, students must meet the prerequisite of 45-hours early field experience. Please consult with an advisor.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program.

Apply knowledge and skills from kinesiology to promote health and physical activity, and optimize performance among diverse populations.
Identify and explain the concepts of kinesiology as it relates to health and wellbeing in an evolving global community and their physical environment.
Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate relevant information from scientific literature to inform professional practice.
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication for the discipline of kinesiology.