Kinesiology B.S., Concentration in Sport and Fitness Management

  1. Apply foundational concepts in anatomy and physiology to understand human movement and overall health.
  2. Use appropriate technologies and techniques to support scientific inquiry and professional practice.
  3. Effectively synthesize scientific information and effectively communicate through oral, written, and digital presentations.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical principles in research and professional practice.
  5. Collaborate with peers and professionals in team-based environments.
  6. Build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and professional growth in the disciplines.

Concentration Outcomes:

  1. Articulate key characteristics of sports leadership and organizational management.
  2. Understand legal and ethical issues in sports management, including compliance and governance.
  3. Apply sports marketing strategies, sponsorship development, and branding concepts.
  4. Recognize diversity issues and the global scope of sports.
  5. Apply principles of sport facility operations and event planning in professional settings.
Core Curriculum Requirements 143
Kinesiology Major Core Requirements35-39
Sport and Fitness Management Concentration Requirements27-29
General Electives15-9
Total Units120

Kinesiology Major Core Requirements

KINE-150Biophysical Foundations of Kinesiology3
KINE-218Injury Recognition and Management3
KINE-221Movement Anatomy3
KINE-242Motor Behavior Across the Lifespan3
KINE-251C
& 251CL		Anatomy and Physiology I
and Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 2		4
KINE-252
& 252L		Anatomy and Physiology II
and Anatomy and Physiology II Lab		4
KINE-323
& 323L		Physiology of Exercise
and Physiology of Exercise Laboratory		4
KINE-350Kinesiology Internship (3 units on average)1-5
KINE-421
& 421L		Biomechanics
and Biomechanics Lab		4
KINE-450CCapstone Kinesiology Senior Project 23
BUSN-265CBusiness Statistics (meets CORE requirement) 23
or MATH-265C Intro to Statistical Methods
Total Units35-39
1

Number of units required from the Core Curriculum not included in the major requirements below. 

2

Fulfills university Core Curriculum requirement for 2025-2026.

Sport & Fitness Management Concentration

Required Business Courses
ACCT-225Principles of Financial Accounting3
BUSN-215Principles of Macroeconomics3
Choose 2 from the following4-6
MNGT-346
Organizational Behavior
MRKT-360
Principles of Marketing
COMM-364
Organizational Communication
COMM-125
Introduction to Filmmaking
COMM-395
Sports Media
Kinesiology Required Courses17
KINE-270
Introduction to Sport and Fitness Management
KINE-305
Sociocultural Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity
KINE-343
Ldrshp/Mgt of Sport Programs
KINE-360
Revenue Generation in Sport
KINE-370
Sport Facility and Event Managment
KINE-425
Ethical and Legal Issues in Sport and Physical Activity
Total Units27-29