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Kinesiology

College of Health and Human Services

CATHERINE G.R. JACKSON, Chair
ROSA RODRIGUEZ, Department Administrative Assistant
South Gym, Room 111
(559) 278-2016

http://www.csufresno.edu/kines/programs/

Faculty

Catherine G.R. Jackson, Chair

Undergraduate Adviser: Consult department chair.
Kenneth R. Aldrich, Graduate Coordinator

Timothy R. Anderson, Coordinator of Exercise Science Option
Rebecca Cheema, Coordinator and Curriculum Director of Athletic Training Option
Thomas C. Minniear, Coordinator of Physical Education Option and Credential Adviser

Kenneth R. Aldrich, Tim R. Anderson, O. Duane Ballard Jr., Virgina F. Chadwick, Rebecca Cheema, Michael G. Coles, Jenelle N. Gilbert, Wade Gilbert, Catherine G.R. Jackson, Thomas C. Minniear, Jacobo O. Morales

Kinesiology

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 in pedagogy 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, preventive, 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 Education Program Option is designed for students with professional goals in athletic training who are seeking certification by the NATA-BOC. This is an accredited program by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The program has high academic and performance standards, which include 800 to 1,000 hours of field experience in a two-year program. The clinical 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 Education Program 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. All applicants must comply with the technical standards in athletic training for admission and retention in the program. Transfer students will be advised on an individual basis (see ATEP curriculum director.)
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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.

Activity Classes

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.

Facilities

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.

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