2023-2024 Cal Poly Humboldt Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2023-2024 Cal Poly Humboldt Catalog

Kinesiology, Health Promotion Concentration, B.S.


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Humboldt provides students with three state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, including the human performance, biomechanics, and behavioral performance labs. In addition, our facilities include a natatorium, two gymnasiums, a dance studio, an all-weather track and field, cross-country trails, stadium, and two playing fields round out the facilities. Students develop their skills through fieldwork and practicum experiences in addition to their academic coursework.

Students who wish to earn both a B.S. and M.S. in Kinesiology, may be interested in the Kinesiology Four Plus One (4+1) Program. The 4+1 program allows students with the necessary academic skills and who demonstrate exceptional promise for advanced study, to complete the degree requirements for the Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in 5 years. For additional information see Kinesiology, M.S.  or visit the School of Applied Health website.

High school students should take the college preparatory program plus biology, math, anatomy, and physiology. Participation in intercollegiate sports, physical activities, and a computer course are encouraged.

Professionals in the health promotion field, work to promote and educate the public on health and the prevention of disease and illness. A degree in health promotion can provide students with the skills necessary to gain employment in a variety of community health settings, including public health departments, hospital-based health programs, professional and commercial health organizations, and corporate health settings among others. The curriculum also helps to prepare students to sit for recognized professional certification examinations including the Certified Health Education Specialist Exam. 

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 (64-67 Units)


The Kinesiology major with a concentration in Health Promotion requires 44-47 units of core courses and 20 units of concentration specific courses. 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.



 

Program Learning Outcomes


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

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

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