The Department of Kinesiology assumes a contemporary leadership role in the California State University system and across the nation in the field of kinesiology. Kinesiology is defined as the study of the science and art of human movement that encompasses the study of the human organism through human movement. The department is focused on providing opportunities for academic growth and development leading to professional career opportunities in kinesiology and related health fields.
The undergraduate major program leads to the Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and stresses both theoretical and practical objectives. Emphases within the major include: Adapted Physical Activity, Individualized Studies, Exercise and Fitness Specialist, Movement Science, Pre-Professional, Societal Studies, Sport Management, Teaching Single Subject, Teaching Adapted Physical Education and a Concentration in Athletic Training. The department also offers courses to meet the interests and needs of all students as they fulfill the general education and the two-unit physical activity graduation requirements.
The Master of Arts degree in Kinesiology provides study in the field of human movement, a sound foundation for the development of research skills, and a basis for future study in an advanced degree program. A program of study may be developed in any of the following areas: Adapted Physical Activity, Athletic Training (NATA Accredited Program), Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Measurement, Motor Development, Motor Learning, Sport History, Sport Management, Sport Philosophy, Sport Psychology, and Sport Sociology.
Active student organizations such as Phi Epsilon Kappa (PEK), the Sports Medicine Club, the Sports Management Club, and Adapted Physical Activity Club provide students with opportunities to form interest groups that reflect their career goals and professional interests. PEK is an honorary society that supports the department through service and professional commitment. The Sports Medicine Club has focused membership related to sports medicine interests that includes involvement of the undergraduate and graduate athletic training students. The Sports Management Club is an organization focused on serving students studying in the department's sports management emphasis. The Adapted Physical Activity Club is a student service organization that focuses on the promotion and advocacy of physical activity opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
The department has an array of activity courses planned to meet the interests and needs of all students. Students may select any activity if the prerequisite has been met (see note under lower division courses for specifics).
To meet the graduation requirement, all students must successfully complete two units of physical education activity from two different courses. Additional units in physical activity can apply toward graduation electives. See index for further details concerning the physical activity graduation requirement.
Graduation with departmental honors in Kinesiology can be achieved by successful completion of the departmental honors program open to those senior majors with a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher and a 3.5 or higher average in the major.
The center's unique role is to promote and facilitate cross-national and cross-cultural interaction of individuals and their ideas in the context of sport and human performance. The center seeks to provide culturally enriching experiences to faculty and students, as well as the community, by promoting kinesiology activities that would not otherwise be available.
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