Cal State LA Kinesiology
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State LA lists for Kinesiology transfers starts with KIN 2500, KIN 2600 and MATH 1081; the full list is below.

90 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal State LA for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Kinesiology

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Major Requirements

Cal State LA Kinesiology Major Preparation

The courses Cal State LA lists as Kinesiology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Cal State LA's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division core courses

Complete all of these

KIN 2500 Introduction to Kinesiology
KIN 2600 Computer Applications in Kinesiology and Statistics
MATH 1081 PreCalculus: Functions
PHYS 1560 Physics for the Twenty-first Century
PHYS 1570 Physics for the Twenty-first Century Laboratory
PSY 1500 Introductory Psychology
SOC 2010 Introduction to Sociology

Complete 1 of these options

BIOL 2030 Human Anatomy · BIOL 2040 Human Physiology · CHEM 1010 Fundamentals of Chemistry
KIN 2150 Anatomical Kinesiology · KIN 2250 Principles of Physical Fitness

Option i: exercise and human performance

Required

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Option ii: rehabilitation and theraputic exercise

Required

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Option iii: subject matter preparation for single subject teaching credential

Required

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Option iv: community leadership of physical activity

Required

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Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Cal State LA's own Kinesiology requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State LA have a Kinesiology major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State LA offers Kinesiology (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State LA for Kinesiology?

Cal State LA's Kinesiology major preparation includes KIN 2500, KIN 2600, MATH 1081, PHYS 1560, PHYS 1570 and PSY 1500, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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