Cal State Northridge Kinesiology, Option in Sports Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Kinesiology, Option in Sports Studies transfers starts with KIN 200, MATH 140 and BIOL 101; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Northridge Kinesiology, Option in Sports Studies Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Kinesiology, Option in Sports Studies 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
Dance
Complete 1 of these
- KIN 137A Ballroom Dance I and KIN 139A Ballet I and KIN 139B Ballet II and KIN 141A Jazz Dance I and KIN 141B Jazz Dance II and KIN 142A Latin Dance I and KIN 142B Latin Dance II and KIN 143A Hip Hop Dance Culture I and KIN 143B Hip Hop Dance Culture II and KIN 144A Modern Dance I
Fitness
Complete 1 of these
- KIN 125A Fitness for Life and KIN 126A Strength Training and KIN 128 Fitness Walking and KIN 129A Running Conditioning I and KIN 135A Aerobic Dance I and KIN 136A Aqua Aerobics and KIN 147 Pilates and KIN 148 Dance Conditioning and Somatic Practices and KIN 149 Yoga and KIN 177A Swimming for Non-Swimmers and KIN 178A Swimming I and KIN 179A Swimming Conditioning
Sport
Complete 1 of these
- KIN 122A Badminton I and KIN 123A Archery and KIN 124A Basketball I and KIN 130A Karate I and KIN 131A Taekwondo and KIN 132A Aikido and KIN 133A Tai Chi Ch'uan and KIN 134 Shaolin Kung Fu and KIN 152A Soccer I and KIN 155A Golf I and KIN 164A Handball I and KIN 171A Softball I and KIN 172 Ultimate Frisbee and KIN 185A Tennis I and KIN 185B Tennis II and KIN 191A Track and Field I and KIN 195A Volleyball I
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Northridge have a Kinesiology, Option in Sports Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Kinesiology, Option in Sports Studies (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 Sports Studies?
Cal State Northridge's Kinesiology, Option in Sports Studies 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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