San Jose State University Kinesiology
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Jose State University lists for Kinesiology transfers starts with ENGL 1B, ENGL 2 and BIOL 65; the full list is below.

100 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SJSU 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

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Major Requirements

San Jose State University Kinesiology Major Preparation

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

Second course in english composition

Complete 1 of these

ENGL 1B Argument and Analysis
ENGL 2 Critical Thinking and Writing

Preparation for the major

Complete 1 of these

BIOL 65 Human Anatomy
BIOL 65O Human Anatomy

Complete all of these

BIOL 66 Human Physiology
CHEM 30A Introductory Chemistry

Complete 1 of these

STAT 95 Elementary Statistics

Lower division core requirements of the major

Complete all of these

KIN 66 Thriving in Kinesiology
KIN 70 Introduction to Kinesiology

Personal defense or combatives group

Complete all of these

KIN 51A Beginning Aikido
KIN 51B Intermediate Aikido
KIN 52A Beginning Judo
KIN 52B Intermediate Judo
KIN 52C Competitive Judo
KIN 53A Beginning Karate
KIN 53B Intermediate Karate
KIN 54A Beginning Tae Kwon Do
KIN 55A Beginning Self-Defense

Fitness

Complete all of these

KIN 29 Cardio Kickboxing
KIN 30 Pilates
KIN 31 Body Sculpting
KIN 32 Aerobics
KIN 34 Step Training
KIN 35A Beginning Weight Training
KIN 35B Intermediate Weight Training
KIN 36 Conditioning through Cross Training
KIN 37 Fitness Walking
KIN 38 Beginning Jogging
KIN 50 Tai Chi (Non-Combative)
KIN 61A Beginning Hatha Yoga
KIN 61B Intermediate Hatha Yoga

Dance

Complete all of these

KIN 7 Mexican Folklorico Dance
KIN 41A Topics in Ballet I
KIN 45A Beginning Lindy Hop and Night Club Swing
KIN 46A Beginning Social Dance
KIN 48A Beginning Latin Dance
DANC 48A BEGINNING LATIN DANCE

Individual or dual group

Complete all of these

KIN 2A Beginning Swimming
KIN 2B Intermediate Swimming
KIN 2C Advanced Swimming
KIN 6A Beginning Pickleball
KIN 18A Beginning Handball
KIN 20A Beginning Badminton
KIN 20B Intermediate Badminton
KIN 20C Advanced Badminton
KIN 21A Beginning Tennis
KIN 21B Intermediate Tennis
KIN 23A Beginning Archery
KIN 23B Intermediate Archery
KIN 24A Beginning Bowling
KIN 24B Intermediate Bowling
KIN 25A Beginning Golf
KIN 25B Intermediate Golf
KIN 27A Beginning Table Tennis
KIN 28A Beginning Gymnastics
KIN 29 Cardio Kickboxing
KIN 62A Beginning Ice Skating

Team sports group

Complete all of these

KIN 11A Beginning Rowing
KIN 13A Beginning Rugby
KIN 14A Beginning Volleyball
KIN 14B Intermediate Volleyball
KIN 14C Advanced Volleyball
KIN 15A Beginning Basketball
KIN 15B Intermediate Basketball
KIN 17A Beginning Flag Football
KIN 65A Beginning Ice Hockey

Complete all of these

KIN 8 Skin and SCUBA Diving
KIN 9A Beginning Sailing
KIN 59A Beginning Rock Climbing
KIN 63A Beginning Hiking and Backpacking

Exercise and fitness specialist

Complete all of these

STAT 95 Elementary Statistics
PSYC 1 Introduction to Psychology
NUFS 8 Nutrition for the Health Professions

Inclusive physical activity in communities (ipac)

Complete all of these

ART 46 Introduction to Ceramics
EDSE 14A American Sign Language I
STAT 95 Elementary Statistics
PSYC 1 Introduction to Psychology

Rehabilitation science

Complete all of these

CHEM 1A General Chemistry
CHEM 1B General Chemistry
PHYS 2A Fundamentals of Physics
PHYS 2B Fundamentals of Physics
STAT 95 Elementary Statistics
PSYC 1 Introduction to Psychology

Sport management and culture

Complete all of these

PSYC 1 Introduction to Psychology
STAT 95 Elementary Statistics

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Jose State University have a Kinesiology major for transfer students?

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

What classes do I need to transfer to San Jose State University for Kinesiology?

San Jose State University's Kinesiology major preparation includes ENGL 1B, ENGL 2, BIOL 65, BIOL 65O, BIOL 66 and CHEM 30A, 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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