California State University, USA, Los Angeles

Kinesiology - Sports Studies, B.Sc.

Course Highlights

The word kinesiology comes from the Greek word kinesis, which means to move. Kinesiology is the study of the art and science of human movement. The Kinesiology - Sports Studies program is offered at California State University Northridge.

Career Opportunities

A sport science degree provides a great basis on which to build a career in the sports industry, as well as giving you highly transferable business and management skills Job options Jobs directly related to your degree include: Exercise physiologist Fitness centre manager Personal trainer Secondary school teacher Sports administrator Sports coach Sports development officer Sports therapist Jobs where your degree would be useful include: Event manager Health promotion specialist Higher education lecturer Outdoor activities/education manager Sport and exercise psychologist Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.

Course Overview

The discipline of kinesiology is dedicated to the study of human movement and physical activity as it relates to sport, dance and exercise. This option is designed for students who have an interest in sport but do not want to become physical education teachers or clinicians in exercise science related occupations. The Sport Studies Option focuses on the critical examination of sport in the contexts of historical and contemporary society, emphasizing skills in cultural analysis and critical thinking pertaining to the administration, leadership, psychological, historical, philosophical and sociological aspects of sport. The Option in Sport Studies will prepare students for careers in sport leadership, as well as for graduate work in sport studies, sport management or other related fields. The Kinesiology - Sports Studies program is offered at California State University Northridge. I want to find another Bachelor Course Student Learning Outcomes The Department of Kinesiology is a learning-centered community that educates and inspires its students to understand and appreciate human movement for personal expression and wellness throughout the lifespan. In doing so, students and faculty work together to improve quality of life for themselves and their community. The department values and respects the spectrum of human diversity. An integrated approach to the teaching, learning and application of human movement provides opportunities and experiences

Subjects

Programme Structure Courses include: Foundations and Analysis of Human Movement Historical and Philosophical Bases of Kinesiology Socio-Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity Biomechanics and Lab Physiology of Exercise and Lab Motor Learning and Control Visualization and Sport Introduction to Adapted Physical Education Women in Sport Social Change and Development Through Sport The Olympic Games Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Injury Coaching Competitive Sports Dance Production Aesthetics of Human Movement

Fees

AUD/year

Academic Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements Eligibility Requirements To be considered for admission as a first-time freshman, you must meet all the standard CSU admission criteria below: 1. Graduate from high school or have the legal equivalent of a high school diploma. 2. Complete the college preparatory subject requirements (a-g course list) with a grade of C or better: English: 4 years Mathematics: 3 years. Algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra Social Science/History: 2 years, including 1 year U.S. history or U.S. history and government Science: 2 years. 1 biological science with lab, and 1 physical science with lab Foreign Language: 2 years in the same language (subject to waiver for applicants demonstrating equivalent competence) Visual and Performing Arts: 1 year. Art, dance, drama/theater, or music Electives: 1 year. Selected from English, advanced mathematics, social science/history, laboratory science, foreign language, visual and performing arts, or any other courses approved and included on the UC/CSU "a-g" list. International Students All OFFICIAL secondary-school records including certificates, examination grades, degrees or diplomas in original language of issue. Your records must include official verification of high school completion. Official English translations of all academic records including certificates, degrees or diplomas. Do not fax translations. Applicants who have studied in the U.S. are also required to have the U.S. institution(s) send official transcript(s) directly to CSUN.

English Entry Requirement

6

Contact Details

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