Exercise Science/pre-PT advisor: Dr. Bulent Sokmen (sokmen@sonoma.edu)
The Four Year Plan is a sample study plan. The sequence and specific courses given are suggestive. Please see an advisor each semester to plan your academic program and track your progress using the Academic Requirements Report (ARR) in MYSSU.
Courses may be interchanged fall and spring semester depending on course offering each semester.
Transfer Students: To be eligible to transfer into kinesiology, complete BIOL 220 (Human Anatomy) or BIOL 224 (Human Physiology) and have the other course in progress at the time of application. We also recommend using assist.org to find and complete a course that articulates with KIN 201, Foundations of Kinesiology.
Exercise Science Concentration Four Year Plan
PROGRAM: B.S. in Kinesiology
Freshman Year: 27-28 units
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| CHEM 115A, General Chemistry (GE B1: Physical Sciences + B3: Lab) | 5 |
|
MATH 165, Elementary Applied Statistics (GE B4: Mathematics/ Quantitative Reasoning), or MATH 165A (stretch stats) |
4 |
| ENGL 101, (GE A2: Written Communication) | 3 |
| KIN 101 Activity Class | 1 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| CHEM 115B, General Chemistry (GE B1+ B3 Lab) | 5 |
|
POLS 200, American Political System |
3 or 4 |
| BIOL 110, General Biology (GE B2 + B3) | 3 |
| GE A1: Oral Communication | 3 |
Sophomore Year: 32 Units
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| BIOL 220, Human Anatomy (GE B1 + B3) | 4 |
| PHYS 209A + 210A, General Physics (GE B1) | 4 |
| GE A3: Critical Thinking | 3 |
| GE Lower Division C1: Arts | 3 |
| KIN 101 Activity Class | 1 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| BIOL 224, Human Physiology (GE B2 + B3) | 4 |
| PHYS 209B + 210B (GE B1) | 4 |
| GE Lower Division D: American History requirement | 3 |
| GE E: Lifelong Learning and Self Development (BIOL 218 recommended) | 3 |
| KIN 201, Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
Junior Year: 29-32 Units
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| KIN 360, Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
|
KIN 301, History & Philosophy of Human Movement (Writing Intensive Course) |
4 |
| GE F: Critical Race Studies (upper division recommended) | 3 |
|
KIN 241, Emergency Response |
3 |
| GE Lower Division C2: Humanities | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| KIN 350, Biomechanics | 4 |
| BIOL elective (BIOL 240, Microbiology, recommended, or BIOL 218) | 3 or 4 |
| GE Lower Division C1 or C2 | 3 |
| GE Upper Division D: Social Sciences | 3 |
| Elective: PSY 250, General Psychology (prereq for PT programs) | 3 |
Senior Year: 28-31 Units
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| KIN 317, Nutrition for Physical Activity (GE Upper Division B) | 3 |
| KIN 305, Psychological Bases of Human Movement | 4 |
| GE Upper Division C | 4 |
|
*Upper division elective: PSY 302, Lifespan Psychology or PSY 425, Psychopathology (prereq for PT programs) or PSY 325, Social Psychology (GE Upper Division D) |
3-4 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| KIN 305, Psychological Bases of Human Movement | 4 |
| Elective, BIOL 240, Microbiology recommended | 4 |
| *Upper division elective: KIN 446, Exercise Instruction (recommended) | 3 |
|
*Upper division elective, if needed: KIN 426, Individualized Assessment or KIN 427, Individuals with Disabilities in Educ. Settings |
3 or 4 |
Total 120-126 units
^ Not required for the major, but goes toward the 120 units required for the B.S. Any 3-unit course will suffice.
*Not required for the major, but goes toward the 40 upper division units required for the B.S. - any upper division course will suffice.
Courses may be interchanged fall and spring semester depending on course offerings each semester.
Transfer Students: To be eligible to transfer into kinesiology, complete BIOL 220 (Human Anatomy) or BIOL 224 (Human Physiology) and have the other course in progress at the time of application. We also recommend using assist.org to find and complete a course that articulates with KIN 201, Foundations of Kinesiology.