Kinesiology
Apply for AdmissionWhy Study Kinesiology
Kinesiology classes introduce you to the basic physiological, psychological, sociological and mechanical principles of human movement.
If you love the challenges of physical activities and sports and the rewards that come with it, consider a career in one of the fields of Kinesiology.
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We encourage you to take a 1-unit physical activity class quarterly as part of your academic schedule — to develop life-long health and wellness habits. Select from these course listings: |
We've Got Something for Everyone!
Foothill offers a wide variety of PE activity classes for all students. Whether your goal is to:
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Relieve stress or have fun with activities like yoga, ping pong, golf, or bowling
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Build skills and strength, from archery to conditioning for summer adventures
Degrees & Certificates
View list below for programs offered at Foothill. Then select program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.
For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates information.
Associate in Arts for Transfer
Associate in Arts or Science
Certificate of Achievement (CA)
Quick Look at Kinesiology Courses
For complete course details, including units, hours and prerequisites, view course catalog. For when a course is offered, view class schedule.
- KINS 1 Introduction to Kinesiology
- KINS 2 Sport in Society
- KINS 3 Theories & Techniques of Coaching Sports
- KINS 4 Concepts of Physical Fitness & Wellness
- KINS 5 Sports & Cinema
- KINS 8A Theory & Concepts of Exercise Physiology I
- KINS 8B Theory & Concepts of Exercise Physiology II
- KINS 9 Basic Nutrition for Sports & Fitness
- KINS 10 Women in Sports
- KINS 15 First Aid & CPR/AED
- KINS 16A Prevention of Athletic Injuries
- KINS 16B Emergency Athletic Injury Care
- KINS 16C Treatment & Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries
- KINS 48 Fitness Assessment Techniques for the Personal Trainer
- KINS 49 Managing Physical Stress
- KINS 51 Performance Enhancing Substances in Sport & Exercise
- KINS 53 Current Topics in Personal Training
- KINS 62A Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine I
- KINS 62B Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine II
- KINS 62C Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine III
- KINS 62D Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine IV
- KINS 62E Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine V
- KINS 70R Independent Study in Kinesiology
- KINS 71R Independent Study in Kinesiology
- KINS 72R Independent Study in Kinesiology
- KINS 73R Independent Study in Kinesiology
- KINS 81 Introduction to Adaptive Fitness
- KINS 82 Applied Principles of Adaptive Fitness
- KINS 84 Functional Fitness & Adaptive Movement
Sampling of PE classes offered throughout the year
Swimming, Water Exercise and Awareness
Water Polo, Softball, Indoor Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball
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