Department of Kinesiology

Jack Bauerle, M.S.
Penny Brush, M.A.
Donna Cucunato, M.A.
James Herkimer, M.S.
Janeen Hill, Ph.D.
Kenneth Sumida, Ph.D.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

The kinesiology department provides distinctive learning in the art and science of human movement. The comprehensive curriculum is based on philosophical foundations, scientific principles, and experiential learning, preparing students for career and/or graduate study in education, athletic training, exercise physiology, physical therapy, corporate fitness, and related fields. The department offers the bachelor of arts degree with two emphases: physical education and athletic training; and the bachelor of science degree with emphases in exercise physiology and biokinesiology.

After completing one or more of the department’s emphases, students are prepared to meet the demands of national and professional certification, Teacher Licensing, and/or are prepared to pursue graduate work.

Through an articulation with Chapman’s School of Education, students within the physical education emphasis complete course work leading to California teaching credentials to teach physical education to kindergarten through 12th grade.

Supplemental teaching authorizations are offered in dance, health science, and physical education for those students completing a single subject degree teaching degree outside of KINE.

A minor in coaching is also offered for those students who do not major in kinesiology, but who wish to coach.

The athletic training emphasis is designed for the student seeking certification with the NATABOC. The athletic training education program is currently in the candidacy period with the JRC-AT in conjunction with CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs). After successful completion of the ATEP curriculum, most students will couple a teaching credential with their degree or advance to a physical therapy graduate program.
The biokinesiology emphasis includes course work and internship opportunities to meet common prerequisites for graduate school in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and allied health fields. Student internships provide experience in a variety of areas, including hospitals, clinics, cardiac rehabilitation programs, sports clubs, and corporate fitness centers. Furthermore, students are provided the foundation to complete national, professional certifications offered by the American College of Sports Medicine and/or the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Such certifications include ACSM: Exercise Leader, Health and Fitness Instructor and Exercise Specialist; NSCA: Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Personal Trainer.

Exercise physiology majors receive a strong science foundation which serves as the cornerstone for course work in exercise physiology. Students also have the opportunity to participate in nationally-funded research conducted by the exercise physiology faculty. Students who graduate with a bachelor of science degree in exercise physiology meet the customary admission requirements for graduate programs in exercise physiology as well as professional schools such as medicine, physical therapy, pharmacy, and physician’s assistant training.

Graduate catalogs should be consulted early in the student’s undergraduate career to determine specific prerequisites of particular graduate programs.

The department maintains a close working relationship with Chapman’s graduate department of physical therapy.

Outstanding facilities within Hutton Sports Center include a modern, well-equipped laboratory for exercise physiology instruction and clinical exercise testing and an athletic training room with state-of-the-art equipment for assessing and treating athletic injuries.

The department’s core requirements (Kine 295, 301, 435) provide a broad base for study in all exercise science emphases. These core requirements must be fulfilled in residence at Chapman.

Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology

Emphasis in Physical Education
This emphasis is designed for the student who seeks a career in teaching physical education at the secondary education level. The curriculum has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to waive students from the SSAT and Praxis exams.
Prerequisites: (15 credits, 10 of which may be used toward general education requirements)

Phys 105 Fundamentals of Physics 3

Phys 115 Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory 1

Biol 210 Human Anatomy (min. grade C-) 4

Biol 211 Human Physiology (min. grade C-) 4

Fsn 200 Human Nutrition 3

core requirements (8 credits)

Kine 295 Introduction to Human Performance Lab Skills and Procedures 1

Kine 301 Kinesiology 3

Kine 301 Kinesiology Laboratory 1

Kine 435 Motor Control and Learning 3

emphasis (46 credits)

Pa 111 Gymnastics H

Pa 120 Swimming Activity H

Kine 160 Health Education 3

Kine 168 Introduction to Movement Sciences 3

Kine 200 Rhythmic Activities 2

Kine 202 Non-traditional/Outdoor Education Activities 2

Kine 207 Physical Education for Elementary School 3

Kine 208 Individual Activities I 2

Kine 209 Individual Activities II 2

Kine 210 Team Sports I 2

Kine 212 Team Sports II 2

Kine 300 Philosophy/Principles of Mov. Sci. 3

Kine 304 Prev/Treatment Athletic Injuries 3

Kine 304L Prev/Treatment Lab 1

Kine 350 Applied Exercise Physiology 3

Kine 401 Evaluation Procedures 3

Kine 405 Curriculum and Administration 3

Kine 406 Physical Education Techniques 3

Kine 407 School Observation and Teaching 4

Kine 493 Senior Seminar in Physical Education 1

total credits 69
This curriculum has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Emphasis in Athletic Training
The emphasis in athletic training prepares students for careers as trainers at all levels of public, private, and/or professional sports programs.

Students are also encouraged to consult an advisor to combine the emphasis with other areas, e.g., teaching or to meet prerequisites for graduate programs in physical therapy and allied health fields.

The athletic training emphasis is designed for students seeking certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association. Students are eligible to take the certification examination after completing the competencies, course work, and clinical hour requirements established by the NATA and the CU ATEP. Athletic training majors are required to obtain and keep current a valid CPR and standard first aid certification. Seminars and workshops on various topics are presented each month which athletic training majors are required to attend.

Athletic training majors are required to complete course work and 1500 laboratory hours under the supervision of a NATA-certified trainer as a prerequisite to the NATA BOC examination. Such hours completed at a program other than Chapman may be acceptable upon review by the director of Chapman’s athletic training program.

Prerequisites: (19 credits, 10 of which may be used toward general education requirements)

Phys 105 Fundamentals of Physics 3

Phys 115 Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory 1

Chem 140 General Chemistry 4

Fsn 200 Human Nutrition 3

Biol 210 Human Anatomy (min. grade C-) 4

Biol 211 Human Physiology (min. grade C-) 4

core requirements (8 credits)

Kine 295 Introduction to Human Performance Lab Skills and Procedures 1

Kine 301 Kinesiology 3

Kine 301L Kinesiology Laboratory 1

Kine 435 Motor Control and Learning 3

emphasis (39 credits)

Kine 160 Health Education 3

Math 203 Introduction to Statistics 3

Kine 296 Beginning Athletic Training Procedures and Fieldwork 1

Kine 297 Intermediate Athletic Training Procedures and Fieldwork I 1

Kine 300 Philosophy/Principles of Mov. Sci. 3

Kine 304 Prev/Treatment Athletic Injuries 3

Kine 304L Prev/Treatment Lab 1

Kine 350 Applied Exercise Physiology 3

Kine 408 Evaluation and Recognition of Athletic Injuries ­ Lower Extremities 3

Kine 409 Evaluation and Recognition of Athletic Injuries ­ Upper Extremities 3

Kine 411 Advanced Training 3

Kine 412 Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries 2

Kine 414 Atheletic Training Modalities 2

Kine 416 Seminar in Athletic Training 3

Kine 495 Advanced Athletic Training Procedures and Fieldwork I 1

Kine 496 Advanced Athletic Training Procedures and Fieldwork II 1

one of the following (3 credits)

Kine 306 Concepts and Theories of Conditioning 3

Psy 319 Motivation and Emotion 3

Psy 323 Child Development 3

Psy 324 Adolescence 3

Psy 328 Abnormal Psychology 3

Psy 333 Physiological Principles 3

Psy 415 Sports Psychology 3

Psy 436 Health Psychology 3

total credits 62-66

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Emphasis in Exercise Physiology
This emphasis is designed for the student seeking candidacy to medical school or for graduate schools offering advanced degrees in exercise physiology or physiology.
Prerequisites: (28 credits, 13 of which may be used toward general education requirements)

Phys 101 General Physics 4

Phys 111 General Physics Lab 1

Math 110 Single Variable Calculus 4

Math 111 Single Variable Calculus 4

Chem 140 General Chemistry 4

Fsn 200 Human Nutrition 3

Biol 210 Human Anatomy (min. grade C-) 4

Biol 211 Human Physiology (min. grade C-) 4

core (8 credits)

Kines 295 Introduction to Human Performance Lab Skills and Procedures 1

Kines 301 Kinesiology 3

Kines 301L Kinesiology Laboratory 1

Kines 435 Motor Control and Learning 3

emphasis (40 credits)
Phys 102 General Physics 4

Phys 112 Physics Laboratory 1

Chem 150 General Chemistry 4

Biol 201 General Biology 4

Biol 202 General Biology 4

Chem 330 Organic Chemistry 4

Chem 331 Organic Chemistry 4

Math 203 Introduction to Statistics 3

Kines 400 Physiology of Exercise 3

Kines 400L Physiology of Exercise Lab 1

Kines 413 Exercise Testing and Prescription 3

Kines 403 Advanced Exercise Physiology 4

Kines 490/492 Internship/Internship Seminar 1

upper-division elective choose from (4 credits)

Biol 307 Microbiology 4

Biol 330 Genetics 4

Biol 407 Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology 4

Biol 408 Vertebrate Embryology 4

Biol 410 Developmental Biology 4

Biol 420 Advanced Physiology 4

Biol 427 Immunology 4

Chem 435 Biochemistry 4

Biol 450 Cell and Molecular Biology 4

total credits 80

Emphasis in Biokinesiology
This emphasis is designed to meet common requirements for graduate programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and allied health fields, as well as meeting requirements toward certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Prerequisites: (27 credits, 13 of which may be used toward general education requirements)
Phys 105 Fundamentals of Physics 3

Phys 115 Fundamentals of Physics Lab 1

Math 110 Single Variable Calculus 4

Math 111 Single Variable Calculus 4

Chem 140 General Chemistry 4

Fsn 200 Human Nutrition 3

Biol 210 Human Anatomy (min. grade C-) 4

Biol 211 Human Physiology (min. grade C-) 4

core (8 credits)

Kines 295 Introduction to Human Performance Lab Skills and Procedures 1

Kines 301 Kinesiology 3

Kines 301L Kinesiology Laboratory 1

Kines 435 Motor Control and Learning 3

emphasis (31 credits)

Phys 106 Fundamental Physics 3

Phys 116 Fundamental Physics Laboratory 1

Chem 150 General Chemistry 4

Biol 201 General Biology 4

Biol 202 General Biology 4

Math 203 Statistics 3

Kines 400 Physiology of Exercise 3

Kines 400L Physiology of Exercise Lab 1

Kines 403 Advanced Exercise Physiology 4

Kines 413 Exercise Testing and Prescription 3

Kines 490/492 Internship/Seminar Internship 1

upper-division biology elective (4 credits)
choose from among:

Biol 307 Microbiology 4

Biol 407 Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology 4

Biol 408 Vertebrate Embryology 4

Biol 410 Developmental Biology 4

Biol 420 Advanced Physiology 4

upper-division elective (3 credits)

Kine 300 Philosophy/Principles of Mov. Sci. 3

Kine 304 Prev/Treatment Athletic Injuries 3

Kine 306 Concepts and Theories of Conditioning 3

Fsn 338 Nutrition and Human Performance 3

upper-division psychology electives 6

total credits 79

Supplementary Teaching Authorization in Introductory Health Science

In addition to a single subject degree program, the completion of the following courses will authorize students to teach introductory health science in grade levels K-12. See also teacher education credential program information.

Kine 160 Health Education 3

Fsn 200 Human Nutrition 3

Fsn 338 Nutrition and Human Performance 3

Kine 400 Physiology of Exercise 3

Kine 400L Physiology of Exercise Laboratory 1

Soc 440 Drugs and Society 3

Educ 531 Health Education for Teachers 3

Educ 532 Literacy in the 21st Century: Secondary School and Community College 3

One of the following courses may be substituted when the applicant has 17 credits of strong health science courses.

Biol 210 Human Anatomy 4

Biol 211 Human Physiology 4

Supplemental Teaching Authorization in Introductory Physical Education

In addition to a single subject degree program, the completion of the following courses will authorize students to teach introductory physical education in grades K-12. See also teacher education credential programs information.

requirements (24 credits)

Kine 113 Personalized Fitness 1

Kine 160 Health Education 3

Kine 162 First Aid and CPR 2

Kine 207 Physical Education in the Elementary School 3

Kine 200 Rhythmic Activities 2

Kine 202 Non-Traditional/Outdoor Educational Activities 2

Kine 208 Individual Sports Activities I 2

Kine 209 Individual Sports Activities II 2

Kine 210 Team Sports I 2

Kine 212 Team Sports II 2

Kine 407 School Observation and Teaching 3

Minor in Coaching
requirements (21 credits)

Kine 162 First Aid and CPR 2

Kine 304 Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries 3

Kine 304A Lab 1

Kine 406 Physical Education Techniques 3

Kine 410 Theory of Coaching 3

Kine 415 Sports Psychology 3

Kine 490 Intern Program 6

Physical Activity Course Requirements
All full-time students under age 26 at the time of matriculation must complete four semesters of physical activity courses unless officially excused. Students may choose to take the same activity course more than one time. Pa 101 through 159 satisfy the requirement.

A maximum of 12 credits in activity courses will be counted toward graduation for kinesiology majors and student athletes, and four credits for all other students. All students are expected to dress appropriately for the activity course in which they are enrolled and to participate to their full potential. See page 199–200 for activity course descriptions.