KINE 190 - Introduction to Kinesiology

    Recent Professors
    Robert Fulbright
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of KINE 190
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces students to the field of kinesiology and nutrition, including its history, scope, and sub-disciplines. Students explore principles of kinesiology and career opportunities within kinesiology and nutrition/dietetics as well as professional characteristics and ethical responsibilities of those who work in the field. Topics include nutrition, biomechanics, fitness/posture assessments, assessment tool use (body fat, flexibility, cardiorespiratory), exercise prescriptions, and behavior management. C-ID KIN-100.