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Department of Kinesiology
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Kinesiology Major
Major requirements (47-85 units)
(Combined core and option requirements.)
Core Program (15 units)
(required of all options)
KINES 1, 32*,
33, 116,
118
Options (select one) (32-70 units)**
---Exercise Science Option (37-54 units)**
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KINES 109 or 110,
119, 121,
137, 163,
165, 167;
BIOL 64, 65
Select any two KAC courses or ATHL 100
Select 24 elective units (16 units for associate degree for transfer) from:
- Any KINES academic course, other than those required for the option;
- Any KAC activity course (no more than 3 additional KAC courses can be applied to the major; repeated KAC course cannot be counted);
- PH 48, 92, 109, 114, 128, 141; PSYCH 10, 42, 155, 166, 169; BIOL 1A, 1B, 1BL, 10, 20, 102, 103, 144, 166, 167; CHEM 1A, 1B, 3A, 3B, 3BL, 8, 128A, 129A, 128B, 129B, 150, 155; PHYS 2A, 2B; MATH 11; NUTR 53, 54, 147, 153
--- Physical Education Teacher Education
Option (32-35 units)** ---
KINES 31, 35
(or BIOL 33), 110,
120, 122,
123, 126,
131, 144,
159
Select one from: KAC 40, 41,
43, 44,
47, 49,
50
Select one from: KAC 10, 12,
13; DANCE
115, 117A, 155A,
158A; CLAS
107
--- Sport Administration Option (54 units)
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KINES 45, 146,
147, 150;
RA 150, 154
Select 26 units from: KINES 111;
RA 152; COMM
170; ECON 144; ACCT
3, 4A; BA
179; FIN 120, 143;
MGT 104, 106,
127; MKTG
90, 100S, 103,
150, 153
General Education requirements (51 units)
Major requirements (47-85 units)**
Electives (0-24 units)**
Total (120 units)**
Advising Notes
- With the assistance of the department adviser, students may choose a program that will prepare them for working with specific age groups or special populations, coaching, athletic training, teaching physical education, or professional applications in the exercise sciences and fitness-related industries.
- Students majoring in kinesiology may count a maximum of 12 units of activity courses (ATHL, KAC, DANCE) toward the 120 units required for a bachelor's degree. Repeat credit towards the kinesiology major is not allowed in any of these activity courses.
- CR/NC grading is not permitted in courses for the kinesiology major, except in those courses which are designated CR/NC grading only.
- General Education and elective units may be used toward a minor (see departmental minors) or supplemental credential. Consult the ap-propriate department chair, program coordinator, or faculty adviser for further information.
- Students interested in the athletic training option should consult the department regarding criteria for selection into this program.
- A grade of C or higher in all required coursework is necessary for successful completion of the major. Any course required as a prerequisite must be completed with a grade of C or better before registration in the subsequent course.
- Lower-division courses taken at other institutions may be accepted as being equivalent to lower-division requirements in the department. Petitions to have courses accepted should be completed during the first semester in the major.
- No General Education Integration and Multicultural/International course offered by the Kinesiology Department may be used to satisfy the General Education requirements for majors in the department.
- The Kinesiology Exercise Science Option complies with university policy regarding the re-taking of courses. Exercise science students who fail a course (D or F) in the Kinesiology core may retake the class for a second time. If they earn a failing grade (D or F) a second time, they will not be allowed to petition to repeat the course for a third time. These students will not be able to complete the Kinesiology Exercise Science Option requirements and will be required to declare a new major.
Advising Notes for PETE
- Students enrolled in the PETE must confer with the department's physical education option adviser during every semester they are enrolled in the program.
- Students in the PETE must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (GPA) in all blended physical education option courses (32 units + core of 17 units). If the student falls below 3.0 GPA in the PETE for two consecutive semesters, he/she will be automatically disqualified. A student that achieves a GPA of 3.0 or higher fulfills Subject Matter Competency (SMC) and therefore is exempt from taking the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET). Verification of SMC and recommendation for admission into the professional preparation program are the responsibility of the department credential adviser.
- Transfer students must see the departments program adviser regarding an accelerated three-year program.
- Students must apply and be admitted to the Kremen School of Education and Human Development (Credential Program) during Year 3 - Semester 5 of the PETE.
- Students must also maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher throughout their credential coursework (Kremen School of Education requirement).
- Students may be able to double count KINES 32 with Core and General Education Area E.
- PETE majors are required to take KAC 103 as the activity component with KINES 32.
- Students are required to maintain current certification for Adult/Child CPR and First Aid.
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Athletic Training Major
Policies and Procedures for B.S.A.T. Admission. The Department of Kinesiology offers a program that leads to the Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training (BSAT). The degree requires a minimum of 120 semester units. The Athletic Training Program requires four semesters of athletic training and other required courses in addition to the required prerequisite courses. The General Education requirements are the same for all CSU Fresno students.
Students who are enrolled and/or registered in their final semester prior to graduation or have already graduated are eligible to sit for the Board of Certification exam. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
Applicants must meet all criteria for admission to the university and to the athletic training major. Admission to the program is a two-step process: (1) admission to the university and then (2) admission to the Athletic Training major. All prerequisites must be completed prior to application to the Athletic Training major.
All students who have been admitted to Fresno State, but have not yet been admitted to the Athletic Training Program, will be admitted to the university as "pre-athletic training" students. Admission to the university does not guarantee admission to the Athletic Training program.
Eligibility to apply to the BSAT
- Specific health criteria must be met. Students with physical limitations who cannot meet clinical course objectives may be unable to satisfactorily complete the requirements for a B.S. in Athletic Training. Contact the coordinator of the Athletic Training program regarding specific physical requirements.
- ·Students must have an overall GPA of 2.75.
- The following ten (10) prerequisite courses must be completed prior to application to the athletic training major program.
- G.E. Area A1 (COMM 3, 7, or 8) (3 units)
- G.E. Area A2 (ENGL 10/ENGL 5B) (3 units)
- G.E. Area B2 (BIOL 10 or 1A) (3 units)
- G.E. Area B4* or Statistics
- G.E. Area E (KINES 32 + KAC) (3 units)
- Human Anatomy w/ lab (BIOL 64) (3 or 4 units)
- Human Physiology w/ lab (BIOL 65) (4 or 5 units)
- Introduction to Athletic Training (KINES 38) (3 units)
- Pre-Observation in Athletic Training (KINES 43) (1 unit) or completion of at least 200 clinical observation hours in a settings employing a certified athletic trainer.
- First Responder and Emergency Care (PH 49) (3 units) or Emergency Medical Technician
Total (30 units)
See G.E. list for approved courses.
- Each prerequisite must be completed with a minimum C grade. CR/NC grades are not acceptable except in those courses which are designated CR/NC grading only
- A GPA of 3.0 is required in the ten prerequisite courses
- A maximum of two different prerequisite courses may be repeated once to improve grade
- Online, Web-based, or distance learning science and laboratory courses taken at other institutions must be approved by the athletic training program director.
Applying to the Program/Selection Criteria. The program is on impacted status (i.e., the number of applications received is greater than the number of vacancies for the program). Therefore, admission into the Athletic Training major is very competitive. Only applicants with the highest composite scores in the ten prerequisite courses, who do well on their personal interview score, and with strong professional letters of recommendation will be offered admission. Applicants not selected may reapply each year, but must compete with the entire new applicant pool.
Selection process for the Athletic Training Program:
- Students must submit an Athletic Training Program application.
- Students must submit sealed, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, except for Fresno State.
- Students will be ranked according to overall grade point average (GPA) and GPA in the ten prerequisites courses.
- Letters of recommendation will be reviewed and scored based on specific criteria. Two letters of recommendation are required. One letter must be from a certified athletic trainer.
- Composite scores will be calculated from overall GPA + prerequisite course GPA + and letters of recommendation scores.
- Interviews will be granted to applicants with the highest composite scores.
- Interview performance will be reviewed and scored based on specific criteria .
- Interview score will be added to the composite score (see above). Those with the highest scores (beginning with the highest score and in descending order) will be offered admission to the program, until all vacancies are filled.
Preference will be given to US. military veterans who meet minimum requirements for admission and who submit a DD214 showing a discharge date no more than four years prior to date application is submitted.
Students who have been admitted to the major and fail to attend the first day of class, without prior arrangement with the athletic training program director, will be dropped from the major and not considered for future admission.
Application Filing Period
- Fall Admission Athletic Training Program Application Deadline - February 1, prior to fall admission
- Cohorts for the athletic training major are only admitted each fall semester. Athletic Training Program applications are available January 1-31 and must be submitted by Feb.1 of each year.
- University applications are available at www.csumentor.com.
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* Dates are subject to change. Additional information and applications can
be obtained online at http://www.fresnostate.edu/chhs/kinesiology/degrees-programs/athletic-training/
or by calling the athletic training program director at 559.278.2543. The
program application includes additional instructions and deadlines. The
university application form can be obtained online at www.csumentor.edu.
Note: Students who have been admitted to the major, have made no arrangements with the department, and fail to attend the first day of class will be dropped from the major and not considered for future admission.
Leave of Absence from Athletic Training Program
- In order to request a leave of absence (LOA), a student must submit
the following in writing, to the athletic training program director:
- Dates of the LOA (start and end dates)
- Detailed reason required for the LOA
- Contact information during the time of the LOA - Leaves will only be granted to students who have been admitted to the program and have completed at least one semester in the program.
- A leave of absence may be granted for up to one year.
Request to return from leave of absence
- In order to be reinstated into the athletic training program, students must request reinstatement, in writing, to the athletic training program director.
- Students may be asked to fulfill the following requirements before
reinstatement from an LOA is granted:
- Letters of recommendation or clearance to return from involved parties (i.e., counselors, physicians, rehabilitation specialists, financial institutions, etc.)
- Re-enroll in up to 6 units of coursework in order to remediate loss of knowledge, skills, and abilities. - Students will only be allowed reinstatement on a space-available basis and must receive permission from the program director in order to enroll in classes. Students will receive written notice of reinstatement to the major.
Progression in the major. Criteria for retention, progression, and graduation from the program requires a minimum grade of C in all required major courses and "credit" in courses offered for CR/NC grading only. Required major courses may be repeated only once to achieve a C or credit grade. Any student who must repeat more than two major courses will not be permitted to continue in the major.
Refer to the Student Handbook, Baccalaureate Degree Athletic Training Program, for complete progression and retention policies.
Expenses. Students must be prepared to incur any additional cost such as uniforms, malpractice insurance, health insurance, stethoscopes, course materials, lab fees, etc., and be responsible for their own transportation to clinical facilities. A current CPR certification, a physical examination, and specific immunizations are required. CPR certification must be maintained throughout the students' tenure in the program.
Clinical Facilities. As part of the athletic training program, students are required to complete 1,200 clinical hours, working under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Clinical placements are determined in consultation with the program director, and Fresno State and affiliated clinical staff. A wide variety of clinical placements are available. Placement facilities include Fresno State Athletics, Fresno Pacific University, Sierra Pacific Orthopedic and Spine Center, several high schools within Clovis Unified School District, Fresno Unified District, Central Unified District, Madera Unified District, Golden Valley Unified District, and San Joaquin Memorial High School.
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Athletic Training Major
Athletic training requirements (69 units)
Core Program (15 units)
(required of all options)
KINES 1, 32*,
33, 116,
118
Major requirements (54 units)
KINES 38, 43,
137, 138A,
138B, 139,
140A, 140B,
141, 142
(4 units); NUTR 147; KINES 143 (8 units); PH
49; BIOL 64, 65; PHTH 119
General Education requirements (51 units)
Total (120** units)
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* KINES 32 is taken concurrently with KAC 6, 21, 24, 31, 33, 39, or 103
** This total allows KINES 32 and KAC (3 units) from Area E1 of General Education to be applied towards the major. A maximum of two additional General Education courses (maximum 8 units) found in the approved list of electives may be applied towards the elective units. Consult the department chair, faculty adviser, or the catalog for more General Education information.
Advising Notes for BSAT
- Required major courses may be repeated only once to achieve a C or credit grade.
- Any student who must repeat more than two major courses will not be permitted to continue in the major.
- CR/NC grading is not permitted in courses for the kinesiology major, except in those courses which are designated CR/NC grading only.
- General Education and elective units may be used toward a minor (see departmental minors) or supplemental credential. Consult the appropriate department chair, program coordinator, or faculty adviser for further information.
- A grade of C or higher in all required coursework is necessary for successful completion of the major. Any course required as a prerequisite must be completed with a grade of C or better before registration in the subsequent course.
- Lower-division courses taken at other institutions may be accepted as being equivalent to lower-division requirements in the department. Petitions to have courses accepted should be completed during the first semester in the major.
- No General Education Integration and Multicultural/International course offered by the Kinesiology Department may be used to satisfy the General Education requirements for majors in the department.
Physical Education Teaching Credential Requirements
Single Subject Credential in Physical Education
B.S. with option in physical education (94-97 units)
Professional preparation courses (33 units)
Total (127-130 units)
Minor in Sports Coaching Requirements
KINES 1 (3 units)
KINES 38 (3 units)
KINES 109, or 110,
or 125A, or 125B,
or 125C, or 125D
, or 190 (3 units)
KINES 146 (3 units)
KINES 159 (3 units)
KINES 162 (3 units)
Total (18 units)
Note: The Coaching Minor also requires a 2.0 GPA.
Supplementary Authorization in Physical
Education
(formerly Physical Education Minor) - see Kinesiology Department's credential
adviser.
Advising Notes
- Students must consult with an adviser.
- Advanced First Aid and CPR must be current at the time of graduation.
Master of Arts Degree Requirements
The Department of Kinesiology offers advanced study designed to enhance
professional competencies in pedagogy (M.A. in Kinesiology), exercise science
(Exercise Science Option), sport administration (Sport Administration Option),
and sport psychology (Sport Psychology Option). These offerings prepare
students for more advanced degrees, applied research, and/or careers in
clinical settings, teaching, administration, coaching, or the sport industry.
Specific requirements. The Master of Arts degree requires 30 units
of advanced coursework, of which there is a common core of 6 units. Dependent
on the option, 9-18 units are selected from specified courses, and 3-12
units of electives plus a culminating experience are chosen.
Under the direction of a graduate adviser, each student designs a coherent
program within the following framework:
M.A. in Kinesiology
Core (6 units)
KINES 230 and 231
Required coursework (9 units)
With advisement, select from: KINES
241, 242, 244,
261, 262,
263, 264,
and 285
Electives (12 units)
Any additional KINES 200-level courses or approved outside area courses
Culminating experience (0-6 units)
KINES 298, 299,
or comprehensive exam
Total (30 units)
Exercise Science Option
Core (6 units)
KINES 230 and 231
Required coursework (15-21 units)
With advisement, select from: KINES
222, 233, 235,
237, 238,
265, and 285
Electives (3-6 units)
Any KINES 200-level course or approved outside area course
Culminating experience (0-6 units)
KINES 298, 299,
or comprehensive exam plus internship
Total (30 units)
Sport Administration Option
Core (6 units)
KINES 230 and 231
Required coursework (18 units)
KINES 241, 244,
245, 246,
261, 285
Electives (0-6 units)
Any approved KINES 200-level or approved outside area course.
A list of approved outside courses is available from the graduate coordinator.
Culminating experience (0-6 units)
KINES 298, 299,
or comprehensive exam
Total (30 units)
Sport Psychology Option
Core (6 units)
KINES 230 and 231
Required coursework (15 units)
KINES 262, 263,
264, 265,
and 266
Electives within program (3-9 units)
Any KINES 200-level course or approved outside area course
Electives outside program (0-6 units)
COUN 200, MBA
270, PSYCH 166
Culminating experience (0-6 units)
KINES 298, 299,
or comprehensive exam
Total (30 units)
Advising Notes
- The Master of Arts degree program in Kinesiology assumes undergraduate preparation equivalent to a California State University, Fresno major in kinesiology. Students may be required to take 12-15 prerequisite units.
- The Department of Kinesiology accepts either the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) as part of the admission requirements. Please contact the graduate program coordinator within the department for more information.
- All students must pass a written qualifying exam before advancement to candidacy. The university graduate-level writing skills requirement is met by successful completion of this step. See the graduate coordinator for more information.
- See also the general graduate requirements listed under the Division of Graduate Studies.
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