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    Cal State San Marcos Kinesiology, Movement Science Option
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal State San Marcos lists for Kinesiology, Movement Science Option transfers starts with BIOL 104, BIOL 175 and BIOL 177; the full list is below.

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

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    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Kinesiology, Movement Science Option

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    Major Requirements

    Cal State San Marcos Kinesiology, Movement Science Option Major Preparation

    The courses Cal State San Marcos lists as Kinesiology, Movement Science Option major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUSM's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Preparation for the major

    Complete all of these

    • BIOL 104 Principles of Biology-Human Emphasis
    • BIOL 175 Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology I
    • BIOL 177 Intro to Human Anatomy & Physiology for Kinesiology I
    • BIOL 176 Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology II
    • BIOL 178 Intro to Human Anatomy & Physiology for Kinesiology II

    Complete 1 of these options

    • CHEM 105 General, Organic, and Biochemistry for Life · CHEM 105L General, Organic, and Biochemistry for Life Laboratory
    • CHEM 150 General Chemistry · CHEM 150L General Chemistry Laboratory

    Complete all of these

    • KINE 200 First Aid and Safety
    • KINE 201 CPR and AED
    • KINE 202 Introduction to Kinesiology
    • MATH 125 Pre-Calculus
    • PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, CSUSM's own Kinesiology, Movement Science Option requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Cal State San Marcos have a Kinesiology, Movement Science Option major for transfer students?

    Yes. Cal State San Marcos offers Kinesiology, Movement Science Option (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State San Marcos for Kinesiology, Movement Science Option?

    Cal State San Marcos's Kinesiology, Movement Science Option major preparation includes BIOL 104, BIOL 175, BIOL 177, BIOL 176, BIOL 178 and CHEM 105, 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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