Cal State Northridge Kinesiology, Option in Physical Education
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Kinesiology, Option in Physical Education transfers starts with KIN 200, MATH 140 and BIOL 101; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUN for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Northridge Kinesiology, Option in Physical Education Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Kinesiology, Option in Physical Education major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUN's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major preparation courses
Required
- KIN 200 Foundations of Kinesiology
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 140 Introductory Statistics
- Other Acceptable Statistics
Biology requirements
Complete all of these
- BIOL 101 General Biology
- BIOL 101L General Biology Laboratory
- BIOL 281 Human Physiology
Complete 1 of these
- BIOL 211 Human Anatomy and BIOL 212 Laboratory Studies in Human Anatomy
- BIOL 213 Human Anatomy for Health Sciences and BIOL 212 Laboratory Studies in Human Anatomy
Alternate biology pathway - for students interested in pursuing graduate study in allied health-related programs such as physical therapy or medicine
Complete all of these
- BIOL 106 Biological Principles I
- BIOL 106L Biology Laboratory I
- BIOL 107 Biological Principles II
- BIOL 107L Biology Laboratory II
- BIOL 382 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIOL 382L Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
- BIOL 383 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
- BIOL 383L Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
Martial arts
Complete 1 of these
- KIN 131A Taekwondo
- KIN 132A Aikido
- KIN 133A Tai Chi Ch'uan
- KIN 151A Personal Defense
- KIN 130A Karate I
Also listed by CSUN
CSUN lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional major requirements
- KIN 242 Movement Forms - Basic Dance
- KIN 250SW Professional Activities - Swimming
- KIN 271 Fundamental Movement, Gymnastics & Rhythms
- KIN 271L Fundamental Movment Lab
- KIN 272 Non-Traditional Games and Activities
- KIN 272L Non-Traditional Games and Activities Lab
- KIN 273 Analysis and Application of Games and Sport
- KIN 273L Games and Sport Activities Lab
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Northridge have a Kinesiology, Option in Physical Education major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Kinesiology, Option in Physical Education (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Northridge for Kinesiology, Option in Physical Education?
Cal State Northridge's Kinesiology, Option in Physical Education major preparation includes KIN 200, MATH 140, BIOL 101, BIOL 101L, BIOL 281 and BIOL 211, 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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