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for California State University, Fresno.
Kinesiology
School of Health and Human Services
CATHERINE G.R. JACKSON, Chair
South Gym, Room 111
(559) 278-2016
http://www.csufresno.edu/pehp/programs
B.S. in Kinesiology
Exercise Science Option
Physical Education Option
Sports Medicine Option
M.A. in Kinesiology
Minor in Physical
Education
Single Subject Teaching Credential
in Physical Education
Faculty
Catherine G.R. Jackson, Chair
Undergraduate Adviser: Consult department chair.
Rose M. Lyon, Graduate Adviser; Virginia F. Chadwick, Credential Adviser; Rebecca Crumpton, Sports Medicine Adviser
Kenneth Aldrich, Tim R. Anderson, Sally L. Ayer, O. Duane Ballard Jr.,
Jacobo O. Morales, Donna R. Pickel, Billie L. Poston, Joanne W. Schroll
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, sports medicine, 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 three major areas of curricular focus: pedagogy and teaching,
exercise science, and sports medicine.
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 designed for those students interested
in applications of exercise, fitness, and wellness in clinical, preventive,
rehabilitative, athletic performance, industrial, and laboratory settings.
The primary purpose of this option is to provide a broad and comprehensive
background in the physical, biological, and technical sciences. This option
will prepare the student for professional applications or advanced degree
work and research in exercise science. Marketability and advancement within
these professions can be enhanced through certification as an instructor,
technician, or specialist through such organizations as the American College
of Sports Medicine or the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Individual faculty and specific coursework can help students prepare for
these certifications. A teaching credential cannot be obtained with this
option.
The Sports Medicine Option is designed for those students with professional
goals in athletic training, who are seeking certification by the Committee
on Accreditation of Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), which is a division
of the American Medical Association. This program has high academic and
performance standards, which include a minimum of 1,800 hours of field experience
in a two-year internship program. The internship may be completed by working
in one of the training rooms on campus, where service is provided for all
18 intercollegiate sports, or by working in an affiliated off-campus setting.
Students interested in this program must consult a sports medicine adviser.
A teaching credential cannot be obtained with this option.
A bachelor's degree in any of the three 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, football, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and golf, an archery range,
a swimming pool, a human performance lab, and an athletic training room.
