College of Health & Social Sciences
This major is for students interested in biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control, motor learning and development, sport and exercise psychology, sport history, sport sociology, socio-cultural studies of physical activity, urban youth development, and physical or occupational therapy. Qualified students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for advanced study in any of the above-mentioned domains or for employment in fitness settings, physical activity programming, the sports media, sports industries, and as consultants for agencies developing sports policy.
Kinesiology is an impacted major and students must follow the admission guidelines on our website to apply into our major. Freshmen are admitted as Pre-Kinesiology; therefore, they must apply directly to our major, this typically occurs during their sophomore year.
Access the list of the major requirements to better understand the structure of the major.
The roadmap puts all of your graduation requirements into an easy to follow semester by semester plan so you know what to take to stay on track. Whether you are a freshman or a transfer student, you'll be able to find a roadmap that best fits you.
Besides your major requirements, students must complete their GE and University requirements. Be sure to make sure you've completed all of these requirements for graduation.
To learn more about this major, check out the major department’s website below. You can also find out how you can access their faculty advisors who can assist you not just with course choices, but also answer questions about the field and discuss your career plans.
Department of Kinesiology
GYM Building, Room 101
Phone: (415) 338-2244
Email: kinesiol@sfsu.edu
Website: https://kin.sfsu.edu/, https://kin.sfsu.edu/content/exercise-and-movement-sciences-concentrati…
Chair: Matt Lee
Major Impaction
This major is currently impacted for the 2021-2022 Academic Year — if you were not admitted into this major when you were first accepted, then there will be a process for declaring this major in the future, potentially during your first semester of attendance and/or after completing major prerequisites. Click HERE to get more information about declaring into this major.
Freshmen Student Advising Information
After choosing “Basic Subjects” GE courses in Steps 1-3 of your Orientation process (if you haven’t done so, log onto your Orientation Profile page to follow the “Pre-Orientation Advising Module”), STEP 4 Choosing Major Classes will show you if there are any classes you can take to satisfy major requirements for your first and/or second semester.
Once you have determined your Roadmap above, review the first section below and write down any course recommendations based on your corresponding major roadmap on your Freshmen Class Planner worksheet.
First Semester Course Recommendations — Roadmaps A, B, C & D
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Major Class & Title |
Units |
Other Requirement Area(s) Met |
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Choose one of the following: |
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3 units 1 unit |
GE – Area B2; Social Justice |
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OR |
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BIOL 230 Introductory Biology I#
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5 units |
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If there are any course(s) listed above, please enter this information onto “Step 4” of your Freshmen Class Planner. |
Advisor Footnotes:
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GE Area B2 (Life Science) is satisfied upon completion of BIOL 212 and BIOL 220 or BIOL 328
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# If intending to pursue Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy, Graduate schools—
take BIOL 230 (instead of BIOL 100/101) -
If any of the courses listed in this section are FULL by the time you are to enroll, see the section “Alternate Major Classes” below.
If the course or courses in the previous section are FULL by the time your register, consider choosing one (or perhaps two) major course electives from the following list...
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Major Class & Title |
Units |
Other Requirement Area(s) Met |
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Choose one of the following: |
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CHEM 101 Survey of Chemistry and |
3 units 1 unit |
GE – Area B1 |
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OR |
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CHEM 115 General Chemistry I: Essential Concepts of Chemistry# |
5 units |
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If there are any course(s) listed above, please enter this information onto “Step 4” of your Freshmen Class Planner. |
Advisor Footnotes:
- # CHEM 115 Prerequisites: Category I or II QR/Math placement; or Category III or IV QR/Math placement and MATH 197 with a grade of C or better or GE Area B4. Satisfactory score on the Chemistry readiness assessment. CHEM 100 is recommended for students needing additional preparation.
If intending to pursue Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy, Graduate schools—
take CHEM 115 (instead of CHEM 101/102)
If intending to pursue Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy, Graduate schools—
- Take BIOL 230 instead of BIOL 100 + 101
- Take CHEM 115 instead of CHEM 101 + 102
- Take PHYS 111 + 112 instead of PHYS 101 + 102
AP Biology with a score of 4 or better will satsify BIOL 230. Score of 3 will satisfy BIOL 100/101.
AP Chemistry with a score of 4 or better will satisfy CHEM 115. Score of 3 will satisfy CHEM 101/102.
AP Statistics (only if took exam in 2018-2019) with a passing score of 4 or better will satisfy MATH 124.
IB Biology HL with a score of 5 or better will satisfy BIO 230.
Ap Physics with a score of 4 or better will satisfy Physics 111/112. Score of 3 will satisfy Physics 101/102.
- Adapted Physical Activity
- Aquatics Director
- Athletic Administration in School or College
- Athletic Trainer
- Biomechanist
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
- Coaching at School or College
- Director of Youth Camps, Sports Programs
- Exercise Physiologist
- Fitness Instructor or Program Director at Commercial or Corporate Fitness Center
- Occupational Therapist
- Personal Trainer
- Physical Education Teacher at School or College
- Physical Therapist
- Physician’s Assistant; Professor of Kinesiology
- Sport Management
- Sport Psychologist for Performance Enhancement
- Sport Information Director
- Sports Journalist
- Sports Marketing
- Sports Officiating
- Strength & Conditioning Coach
Transfer Student Advising Information
Please see the box above labeled “Major Curriculum/Roadmaps & GE/University Requirements” for information on what courses to take in your first semester at SF State. View our Frequently Asked Questions for Transfers for helpful tips and additional information.