Cal State Long Beach Kinesiology, Fitness Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Long Beach lists for Kinesiology, Fitness Option transfers starts with KIN 201, KIN 263 and BIOL 207; the full list is below.

35 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSULB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Kinesiology, Fitness Option

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Major Requirements

Cal State Long Beach Kinesiology, Fitness Option Major Preparation

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

Lower division major requirements

Complete all of these

KIN 201 Introduction to Kinesiology
KIN 263 Techniques of Physical Fitness
BIOL 207 Human Physiology
BIOL 208 Human Anatomy
NUTR 132 Introductory Nutrition
PSY 100 General Psychology

Activity courses

Complete 1 units from these

KIN 100A Archery I
KIN 102A Badminton I
KIN 104A Bowling I
KIN 106A Fencing-Foil I
KIN 107A Fencing - Sabre
KIN 108A Golf I
KIN 109A Fitness Walking
KIN 112A Racquetball I
KIN 114A Tennis I
KIN 114B Tennis II
KIN 115A Table Tennis
KIN 124A Surfing I
KIN 125A Swimming I
KIN 126A Swimming Conditioning
KIN 127A Aqua Aerobics
KIN 142 Group Exercise: Cardio
KIN 142B Group Exrecise: Bootcamp
KIN 143 Individual Conditioning
KIN 146A Jogging I
KIN 148A Karate I
KIN 149A Self Defense I
KIN 151A Weight Training & Conditioning I
KIN 152A Yoga
KIN 152C Yoga II
KIN 156 Sports Appreciation
KIN 157 Fitness for Living
KIN 161A Basketball I
KIN 162A Beach Volleyball
KIN 165A Flag Football
KIN 166 Rugby
KIN 167A Soccer I
KIN 168A Ultimate Frisbee
KIN 169A Softball I
KIN 172A Volleyball I
KIN 172B Volleyball II
KIN 172C Volleyball III
KIN 183A Recreational Dance Workshop
KIN 185 Social Dance
KIN 187 Swing Dancing
KIN 188 Salsa
KIN 189 Country Dancing
KIN 198F Group Exercise: Dance Conditioning
KIN 198G Tai Chi Chuan
KIN 198H Chinese Sword Combat for Sport
KIN 198J Mat Pilates Level I
KIN 198K Kung Fu
KIN 198L Group Exercise: Stretch and Relaxation
KIN 198M Pickleball
KIN 250 Techniques of Basketball
KIN 251 Techniques of Flag Football
KIN 253 Techniques of Soccer
KIN 255 Techniques of Softball
KIN 257 Techniques of Volleyball
KIN 261 Techniques and Analysis of Fundamental Rhythms

Complete 1 of these

HDEV 190 Elementary Statistics
MATH 113 Precalculus Algebra
PSY 110 Elementary Statistics
SOC 170 Elementary Statistics
STAT 108 Statistics for Everyday Life
STAT 118 Introductory Business Statistics

Required

KIN 218 Professional Development in the Fitness Industry

Complete 2 units from these

KIN 100A Archery I
KIN 102A Badminton I
KIN 104A Bowling I
KIN 106A Fencing-Foil I
KIN 107A Fencing - Sabre
KIN 108A Golf I
KIN 109A Fitness Walking
KIN 112A Racquetball I
KIN 114A Tennis I
KIN 114B Tennis II
KIN 115A Table Tennis
KIN 124A Surfing I
KIN 125A Swimming I
KIN 126A Swimming Conditioning
KIN 127A Aqua Aerobics
KIN 142 Group Exercise: Cardio
KIN 142B Group Exrecise: Bootcamp
KIN 143 Individual Conditioning
KIN 146A Jogging I
KIN 148A Karate I
KIN 149A Self Defense I
KIN 151A Weight Training & Conditioning I
KIN 152A Yoga
KIN 152C Yoga II
KIN 156 Sports Appreciation
KIN 157 Fitness for Living
KIN 161A Basketball I
KIN 162A Beach Volleyball
KIN 165A Flag Football
KIN 166 Rugby
KIN 167A Soccer I
KIN 168A Ultimate Frisbee
KIN 169A Softball I
KIN 172A Volleyball I
KIN 172B Volleyball II
KIN 172C Volleyball III
KIN 183A Recreational Dance Workshop
KIN 185 Social Dance
KIN 187 Swing Dancing
KIN 188 Salsa
KIN 189 Country Dancing
KIN 198F Group Exercise: Dance Conditioning
KIN 198G Tai Chi Chuan
KIN 198H Chinese Sword Combat for Sport
KIN 198J Mat Pilates Level I
KIN 198K Kung Fu
KIN 198L Group Exercise: Stretch and Relaxation
KIN 198M Pickleball
KIN 250 Techniques of Basketball
KIN 251 Techniques of Flag Football
KIN 253 Techniques of Soccer
KIN 255 Techniques of Softball
KIN 257 Techniques of Volleyball
KIN 261 Techniques and Analysis of Fundamental Rhythms

Also listed by CSULB

CSULB lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Electives (lower division)

3 units from these

AT 207 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Long Beach have a Kinesiology, Fitness Option major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Long Beach offers Kinesiology, Fitness Option (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Long Beach for Kinesiology, Fitness Option?

Cal State Long Beach's Kinesiology, Fitness Option major preparation includes KIN 201, KIN 263, BIOL 207, BIOL 208, NUTR 132 and PSY 100, 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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