You are in the official 2000-2001 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 2000-2001 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
B.S. in Kinesiology
Athletlic Training Option
Exercise Science Option
General Kinesiology Option
Physical Education Option
M.A. in Kinesiology
Professional Studies
Exercise Science Option
Minor in Physical
Education
Single Subject Teaching Credential
in Physical Education
Catherine G.R. Jackson, Chair
Undergraduate Adviser: Consult department chair.
Rose M. Lyon, Graduate Adviser
Thomas C. Minniear, Credential Adviser
Rebecca Crumpton, Athletic Training Adviser
Kenneth Aldrich, Tim R. Anderson, O. Duane Ballard Jr., Gordon Bloom,
Virgina F. Chadwick, Jacobo O. Morales, Billie L. Poston, Joanne W. Schroll
Kinesiology is a term which implies broad and inclusive study of human
movement: art, science, historical evolution, roles in society, and impact
upon personal lives and well-being. The academic discipline of kinesiology
includes exercise physiology, biomechanics, athletic training, pedagogy
and teaching, motor learning and control, sports psychology, sport sociology,
sports philosophy, dance education, fitness and wellness, and coaching.
Within the Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Fresno,
there are four areas of curricular focus: pedagogy and teaching, exercise
science, athletic training, and general kinesiology.
The Physical Education Option has a curricular emphasis upon pedagogy
and teaching, and is designed for students with professional goals in teaching
and coaching. Completion of this option fulfills the requirements for the
Single Subject Matter Competency Program, which provides access to teaching
credential programs and teaching careers in grades K-12.
The Exercise Science Option is focused upon applications of exercise,
fitness, and wellness in clinical, preventative, rehabilitative, athletic
performance, industrial, and laboratory settings. The option provides a
broad and comprehensive background in the physical, biological, and technical
sciences, and prepares the student for professional applications or advanced
degree work and research in exercise science. Marketability and advancement
within these professions can be enhanced by additional certification through
such organizations as the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and
the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Individual faculty
and specific coursework can help students prepare for these certifications.
The Athletic Training (formerly Sports Medicine) Option is
designed for students with professional goals in athletic training who are
seeking certification by the Committee of Accreditation of Health Education
Programs (CAAHEP), which is a division of the American Medical Association
(AMA). The program has high academic and performance standards, which include
1,200 to 1,500 hours of field experience in a two-year program. The practicum
experience may be completed on campus, where service is provided for all
19 intercollegiate sports, or in an affiliated off-campus setting. Students
interested in this program must consult an athletic training adviser.
The Athletic Training Option is on impacted status (the number of applications received is greater than the number of vacancies). Therefore, admission to the option is very competitive; there is no waiting list. Only the most qualified applicants will be admitted. Applicants must reapply each time and compete with the entire applicant pool if not selected.
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Note: California residents are given preference over out-of-state and international students as long as the option is on impacted status.
The General Option is designed for students interested in areas not served by the other three options in kinesiology. The General Option is not designed to prepare students for credential or certification programs. Rather, General Option students may find employment in a variety of health and business-related fields such as personal training, corporate fitness, medical equipment sales, or public safety.
A bachelor's degree in any of the four undergraduate options will effectively
prepare students for graduate work within that specific area.
The Master of Arts degree program is designed to provide advanced
study to extend competence in the areas of science, pedagogy, administration,
and research techniques. The curriculum has the flexibility to promote professional
applications, facilitate career advancement, or provide preparation for
doctoral study. Class size and format promote experiential learning and
quality interactions among students and faculty.
A broad variety of activity classes is offered for students interested in physical activity and kinesthetic learning. The program objective is to develop knowledge, skills, and fitness through practical experience in movement and exercise. Activity courses are offered in aquatics, recreational dance, individual activities and team sports. Unique experiences are provided in areas such as bicycling, fencing, martial arts, yoga, and massage. These courses are open to students across the entire spectrum of physical abilities.
The facilities for these programs include two gymnasiums, six racquetball/handball
courts, a large matted area, two dance studios, a gymnastics apparatus area,
a strength-training area, an all-weather track, multipurpose fields for
softball, flag football, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and golf, an archery
range, a swimming pool, a human performance lab, and an athletic training
room.
