Proposed Kinesiology Curriculum

Westmont College – Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (51 units)

Movement and Exercise Science Track

STUDENT INFORMATION / GRADUATE SCHOOL PREREQUISITES
First and Last Name: / The following courses are recommended for students considering graduate education in the following areas. However, it is important that students check requirements for specific graduate schools. Pre-requisite requirements will vary between programs.
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LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (18) / PRE-NURSING
 KNS 072 Foundations of Kinesiology (2) /  Biology with Lab (1 year)
 KNS/BIO 011 Human Anatomy (4) / Microbiology with Lab (1 year)
KNS/BIO 012 Human Physiology (4) / Chemistry with Lab (1 year)
 KNS/BIO 040 Human Nutrition (4) /  General Psychology (1 semester)
 MA 005 Introduction to Statistics (4) / Lifespan Development (1 semester)
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (25) / PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY
 KNS 101 Basic Biomechanics (4) /  Chemistry (1 year)
 KNS 105 Physiology of Exercise (4) /  Biology (1 year)
 KNS 157 Psychology/Sociology of Movement (4) /  Physics (1 year )
 KNS 166 Movement: Pedagogy and Leadership (4) /  General Psychology (1 semester)
 KNS 181 Special Populations (4) /  Abnormal and/or Lifespan Development (1 semester)
 KNS 185 Motor Behavior (2) /  Spanish (1 semester, Highly Recommended)
 KNS 190Practicum Lab/Research (1)
 KNS 195 Senior Capstone (2)
ELECTIVES (8) / PRE-PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
 KNS 054 First Aid/CPR (2) /  Chemistry (1 year)
 KNS 110 Cardiovascular Dynamics (3) /  Biology (1 year)
 KNS 120 Nutrition for Athletes (2) /  Microbiology (1 semester)
 KNS 122 Nutrition for the Health Professional (2) /  General Psychology (1 semester)
 KNS 141Politics of Sports (4) (Mayterm) /  Cultural Anthropology (1 semester) or
 KNS 150Character and Leadership (2) /  Sociology (1 semester)
 KNS 150Exploring Public Health (2) /  Spanish (1 semester, Highly Recommended)
 KNS 150Food Systems (4)
 KNS 151 Prevention/Treatment of Athletic Injuries (3) / PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
 KNS 152 Therapeutic Exercise and Modalities (2) /  Abnormal Psychology (1 semester)
 KNS 155 Fundamentals of Movement (2) /  General Psychology (1 semester)
 KNS 156 Health Education for the Classroom Teacher (2) /

 Lifespan Development (1 semester)

 KNS 160 Strength and Conditioning (3) /  Cultural Anthropology (1 semester) OR
 KNS 161 Fitness for Older Adults (2) /

 Sociology (1 semester)

 KNS 162Physical/Psych/Social Aspects of Aging (2) /  Fine Arts Skills Course (Ceramics, Painting, Crafts, Drawing)
 KNS 190 Practicum (1-4) /

(1 semester)

 KNS 198 Research (1-4) /  Spanish (1 semester, Highly Recommended)

 Research

Electives based on selected areas of emphasis.