Fitness & Wellness Leadership Major

The requirements for the Fitness and Wellness Leadership major include 51 units of KNES courses and 14 units outside of KNES for a total of 65 units.

Required Kinesiology Courses
KNES 220SPORT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN3
KNES 235FOUNDATIONS OF FITNESS AND WELLNESS3
KNES 312FUNDAMENTALS OF EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOMECHANICS3
KNES 315CARE AND PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES3
KNES 331FOUNDATIONS OF COACHING3
KNES 351PHILOSOPHY: THE SPORT EXPERIENCE3
KNES 355PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT3
KNES 363NUTRITION FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT3
KNES 372ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS3
KNES 449LEADERSHIP FOR SPORT PROFESSIONALS3
KNES 451INTERNSHIP IN FITNESS AND WELLNESS LEADERSHIP3
Electives
Select two from the following:6
SPECIAL TOPICS IN EXERCISE SCIENCE (Concepts of Personal Training)
RESISTANCE TRAINING: TECHNIQUES AND PRINCIPLES
SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS OF STRENGTH TRAINING AND CONDITIONING
TESTS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR FITNESS AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
ADVANCED SPORT COACHING: DEVELOPING PERFORMANCE IN ATHLETES AND TEAMS
ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING: PROGRAM DESIGN
Select four from the following: 1, 212
FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
SPECIAL TOPICS IN EXERCISE SCIENCE (Concepts of Personal Training)
RESISTANCE TRAINING: TECHNIQUES AND PRINCIPLES
INTRODUCTION TO RECREATION AND LEISURE
SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS OF STRENGTH TRAINING AND CONDITIONING
CULTURE, HEALTH, AND THE CITY
TESTS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR FITNESS AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
ADVANCED SPORT COACHING: DEVELOPING PERFORMANCE IN ATHLETES AND TEAMS
FIELD EXPERIENCE IN EXERCISE SCIENCE
INDEPENDENT STUDY
ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING: PROGRAM DESIGN
SPORT FACILITY MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS
INTERNSHIP IN FITNESS AND WELLNESS LEADERSHIP
Additional Required Courses
BIOL 191
191L
INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS [LECTURE]
and INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS [LAB] 3
4
BIOL 220ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 44
HLTH 103EMC, FIRST AID AND SAFETY3
PSYC 101INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY3
Total Units65
1

At least two courses must be at the upper level.

2

Electives cannot be satisfied by courses counted elsewhere in the curriculum.

3

BIOL 200 and BIOL 200L (4 units total) may also be accepted toward the requirement of BIOL 191 and BIOL 191L.

4

BIOL 221, BIOL 221L, BIOL 222 and BIOL 222L (8 units total) may also be accepted toward the requirement of BIOL 220

Sample Four-Year Plan

The selected course sequence below is an example of the simplest path to degree completion. Based on course schedules, student needs, and student choice, individual plans may vary. Students should consult with their adviser to make the most appropriate elective choices and to ensure that they have completed the required number of units (120) to graduate.

Freshman
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
HLTH 1033BIOL 191
191L (Core 7)4
4
PSYC 101 (Core 6)3KNES 2203
Core 1 (or Core 2)3KNES 235 (Core 11)3
Core 43Core 2 (or Core 1)3
Core 53Core 33
 15 16
Sophomore
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
BIOL 22014FWLP Elective2, 33
KNES 3553KNES 3123
Core 123Core 84
Core 133Core 103
Core 143Elective3
 16 16
Junior
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
FWLP Elective2, 33FWLP Elective2, 33
KNES 3153KNES 3633
KNES 3313KNES 3723
KNES 351 (Core 9)3Elective3
Elective3Elective3
 15 15
Senior
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
FWLP Elective2, 33KNES 4513
FWLP Elective2, 33FWLP Elective2, 33
KNES 4493Elective3
Elective3Elective3
Elective3 
 15 12
Total Units 120
1

BIOL 221, BIOL 221L, BIOL 222, and BIOL 222L (8 units total) may also be accepted toward the requirement of BIOL 220

2

At least two courses must be at the upper level.

3

Electives cannot be satisfied by courses counted elsewhere in the curriculum.

4

BIOL 200 and BIOL 200L (4 units total) may also be accepted toward the requirement of BIOL 191 and BIOL 191L.

  1. Develop discipline-specific knowledge and skills related to fitness, wellness, and sport coaching.
  2. Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical competencies required for employment in the fitness and wellness profession.
  3. Practice and apply sport leadership skills through professional experiences.