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Bachelor of Kinesiology

California State University, Monterey Bay

Seaside, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A four-year degree in the science of human movement and health, With an honours option.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Kinesiology can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Kinesiologist
Health and wellness specialist
Rehabilitation specialist
Chiropractor
Medical professional
Occupational therapist
Physiotherapist
Ergonomics professional

Curriculum

Four years with an honours option. First year mixes human kinetics
English
Critical reading and writing
Mathematics
Physics or chemistry and psychology
Later sample courses include fitness leadership
Exercise physiology and the sociology of physical activity and sport. Students plan course choices with an academic adviser.

Entry requirements

Academic

First-time freshmen need a high school diploma equivalent with official transcript and a 2.50 GPA (4.0 scale); transfer students submit university transcripts with a foreign credential evaluation; proof of funds and a financial affidavit are needed for the I-20.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

High school diploma equivalent with official transcript (first-time freshmen); transfer students with university transcripts (foreign credential evaluation by WES, SpanTran, ECE or IERF); proof of funds and financial affidavit for the I-20

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 61
TOEFL PBT 500
PTE Academic 45
Duolingo 95
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Statement
English Proficiency Evidence If Required

How to apply

Review the Kinesiology admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,200 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Seaside campus
Faculty or school	College of Health Sciences and Human Services
Department	Kinesiology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
11 Jan 2027
57 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.