About Kinesiology

Are you interested in learning more about how physical activity and movement benefit our mental and emotional wellbeing?

Do you want to help people live healthier lives and focus on long-term wellness? Kinesiology is a versatile major for students interested in fitness and health.

Explore Potential Careers

Studying Kinesiology can lead to a variety of different jobs or career paths. Below are just some of the many options you will have!

  • Chiropractor
  • Teacher
  • Coach
  • Personal Trainer
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Nutritionist
  • Dietician

Program Options 

Click on the degree or certificate you're interested in earning to see a sample map of courses to take to complete your goal from start to finish. 

Please note that the course maps provided are just an example to help you get started. Please meet with a counselor to personalize the plan to you and your Academic goals. 

View Requirements in College Catalog

Semester 1 

Course Number Course Title Units
PE 26 Intro to Kinesiology 3
ENGL 1A + 1AS University-Parallel Reading and Composition + Support 4-6
CSU GE Area C1 Arts 3 
Additional Major Requirement - Movement based See Counselor 1
Additional Major Requirement - Movement based See Counselor 1
Additional CSU Transferable Units   3

Total Units: 15-17 

Semester 2

Course Number Course Title Units
Major Requirement See Counselor 3-8
Additional Major Requirement - Movement based   1
CSU GE Area B4 Math / Quantitative Reasoning 3-8
CSU GE Area A3 Critical Thinking 3-4
CSU GE Area E Lifelong Learning and Self-Development 3

Total Units: 13-24

Semester 3

Course Number Course Title Units
BIO 108 General Human Anatomy 4
Major Requirement See Counselor 3-8
CSU GE Area A1 Oral Communication  3
Additional Area C1 or C2 See Counselor 3-5
POLS 1 U.S. Government 3

Total Units: 16-25 

Semester 4

Course Number Course Title Units
BIO 111 or BIO 112 Human Physiology and Introduction to Human Physiology 4-5
CSU GE Area C2 Humanities 3-5
CSU GE Area B1 Physical Science 3-6
CSU GE Area D Social Sciences 3
CSU GE Area D Social Sciences 3

Total Units: 16-22

Transfer Options

The program coursework you complete at City College will satisfy lower-division requirements for related majors at several colleges and universities. Start planning your transfer by exploring Kinesiology programs at the following institutions: 

  • San Francisco State University
  • University of San Francisco
  • University of Southern California
  • San Jose State University
  • Chico State University 

Have questions about transfer? Visit the Transfer Center for help, transfer information, and/or to speak with college representatives.