2019-2020 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Kinesiology and Health Promotion
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The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion offers a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology.
Laura Chase, Chair
Kristine Fish
Elizabeth “Beth” Foster
Ken Hansen
Edward Jo |
Michael Liang
Andrea Metzker
Perky Vetter |
The department offers an undergraduate curriculum divided into two subplans/options: pedagogical kinesiology and general. The general option has exercise science, health promotion, and socio-cultural emphasis areas. These two subplans are designed to meet a variety of student needs and interests.
Most students who elect the pedagogical kinesiology subplan will obtain a California teaching credential which will qualify them to teach physical education in the state’s public and private schools at the K-12 level. Those who take the additional adapted physical education courses will become eligible to obtain the Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential. The department also provides selected coursework that qualifies students with a major other than kinesiology to earn a physical education teaching credential (a supplementary authorization).
The exercise science emphasis prepares students to work as a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, or fitness consultant in a variety of settings or prepares students for advanced degree programs in kinesiology or for entrance to professional schools in such areas as physical therapy, occupational therapy physician assistant, chiropractic, or medicine.
The health promotion emphasis prepares students to work at a university or college wellness center, in corporate settings as a wellness professional and to work as a health educator in a wide variety of settings.
The socio-cultural emphasis prepares students for work in social justice, work with international sport organizations, research and consulting on diversity and sport issues, and for advanced graduate work in the field of kinesiology.
In addition to serving its own majors, the KHP Department provides courses in kinesiology and health promotion to meet the educational needs of students throughout the University. The Activity Program provides courses such as basketball, kickboxing, karate, yoga and meditation, and weight training.
The department also offers a curriculum that leads to a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology. A description of this program can be found in the “Graduate Studies” section of the catalog.
ProgramsMajorMasterCoursesKinesiology and Health Promotion
NOTE: Certain courses may be repeated for additional credit as long as normal academic progress is maintained and may be taken on a credit/no credit basis.
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