Kinesiology Online Degree Completion, B.S.
Program Overview
If you’re interested in how movement influences health, performance, and overall well-being, kinesiology offers a powerful lens for understanding the human body in action. In the online Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology program at Cal State Monterey Bay, you’ll explore how physical activity supports health, prevents chronic disease, and enhances quality of life.
Designed for transfer and returning students, this program provides a flexible online pathway to complete your degree while preparing for careers or further professional study in health, wellness, and other movement-related professions. Graduates leave with both a strong scientific understanding of human movement and the practical tools to help individuals and communities lead healthier, more active lives.
Skills you’ll gain in this program
As a student in the online Kinesiology program at Cal State Monterey Bay, you’ll develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to stand out in the job market and enhance your career. Courses are taught by faculty with expertise in exercise science, movement analysis, and sport psychology, bringing both research and real-world experience into the online classroom.
You’ll build expertise in key areas that shape how movement influences health and performance, including:
- Motor learning and motor behavior
- Biomechanics and movement analysis
- Exercise physiology
- Fitness assessment and exercise prescription
- Sport, physical activity, and health promotion
- Psychological and behavioral aspects of physical activity
This foundation helps students master how the body moves, adapts, and performs, while preparing them to pursue careers in a variety of professional settings.
Degree Requirements
A minimum of 120 credits — at least 60 of which must be upper-division credits — are required to graduate with your degree in kinesiology, including:
- California general education requirements
- Major requirements