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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Kinesiology is an academic area of study concerned with the art and science of human movement. The Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree with three concentrations of study (Physical Education, Athletic Training Education Program, and Exercise Science), a Master of Science with two concentrations of study (Exercise Science and Movement Studies), and a Personal Trainer/Strength and Conditioning Certificate. Completion of the Physical Education Blended Credential Option qualifies students for entry into the Single Subject Credential Student Teaching Phase. An Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential, a Personal Trainer/Strength and Conditioning Certificate program, and two Minor programs (Coaching and Supplementary Authorization in Physical Education) are also available.

• Physical Education: The undergraduate physical education concentration contains two options, a general physical education option and a blended credential option. The general physical education option is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in physical education other than teaching or who wish to earn their teaching credential at other institutions. The blended credential option is an accredited, blended program that meets the standards from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for subject matter preparation and teacher credentialing in physical education (K-12). Upon completion of this program, students take additional units of student teaching and student teaching seminars to be certified to teach physical education in California (K-12).
• Athletic Training Education Program: This program is presently accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Programs (CAATE). Completion of the Athletic Training Education Program prepares students for careers in athletic training, sports medicine, and other paramedical areas. Upon completion of the degree, students are qualified to take the national certification exam to become a National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainer. Students are also encouraged to pursue a teaching credential.
• Exercise Science: This concentration has two options: 1) Exercise Science, and 2) Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation. The Exercise Science option prepares students for graduate work in the areas of exercise and sport science, as well as for careers in personal training, cardiac rehabilitation, wellness, fitness consulting in business/industry and health clubs, and other paramedical and health related fields. The Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation option provides students with in-depth science-based course work which meets the prerequisite requirements for most Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and other health related professional preparation programs. Admission to professional preparation programs is competitive and it is critical that students work closely with an assigned advisor to plan course work.

• The Kinesiology facilities include state of the art high tech laboratories for motor learning, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport performance, physical therapy/therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation, and athletic training.
• Several activity spaces are available, including dance, weight training and gymnastics rooms. Outside facilities include a diving and lap pool, racquetball and tennis courts, jogging trails, sports fields, putting green, driving range, and aquatic center.
• Kinesiology majors at Sacramento State have opportunities for unique experiences at the undergraduate level. In the Physical Education Concentration, students observe and teach children in both on and off campus field sites. Students concentrating in the Athletic Training area serve internships under BOC certified athletic trainers in the community colleges and on the campus with Division I athletes.
• Sacramento State is an accredited CAATE undergraduate Athletic Training Education Program.
• Exercise Science students gain useful experience through their internships at various on and off campus locations.
• Students interested in Physical Therapy build a valuable background of experience in community hospitals and rehabilitation centers.
• At the graduate level, students engage in a variety of research projects, both on and off campus in the areas of Exercise Science and Movement Studies.

Note: Students interested in majoring or minoring in Kinesiology are encouraged to go to the Department of Kinesiology and Health Science Office for an assignment to a faculty advisor.

REQUIREMENTS - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE - PHYSICAL EDUCATION CONCENTRATION

Units required for Major: 66-76, all of which must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Minimum total units for the BS: 120
Note: Additional units may be required to meet the Sacramento State foreign language requirement.
Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

The physical education concentration is designed mainly to prepare students for a teaching career in physical education. The student who completes the program in physical education will have the breadth and depth of knowledge regarding developmentally appropriate physical education. Students will understand the aesthetics of movement and human performance and the meaningfulness of physical activity in lifelong learning. Additionally, the student will gain knowledge of the historical and philosophical factors that relate to performance, fitness, and wellness.

There are two options within the concentration that are available to all students. First, the Blended Credential option provides students with the course work for both subject matter content and pedagogy for teaching physical education at the K-12 level. Students who choose this option will graduate with the course work necessary for a Single Subject Physical Education California Teaching Credential, except for the student teaching requirement and seminars. Second, the General Physical Education option meets the standards for subject matter preparation and will allow students to pursue the Physical Education Teaching Credential at other institutions or alternative careers.

Note: Due to policy changes from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the Federal No Child Left Behind mandate, the Physical Education Concentration periodically is reviewed and changed to meet current state and federal standards. Consult a Physical Education Concentration Advisor for details and course requirements once they are available; please see http://aaweb.csus.edu/catalog/.

Blended Credential Option - Total Units for Bachelor of Science Degree: 120

Students must complete 18 units of required credential units. During the semester that a student registers for the completion of 40 major units (2nd semester junior year) he/she must apply for admission to the Physical Education Blended Credential Option. After submission of the application the student will be able to register for credential classes with the prefix EDTE. Last date to submit application is: fall semester, the first Tuesday in October; spring semester, the first Tuesday in March.

Note: Students must achieve a 3.0 GPA in Blended Credential Option classes.

Students who choose this option will be exempt from the following GE Area requirements and the 9-unit GE upper division requirement upon completion of the major courses listed below.

Area B5 (3 units) -- KINS 152 Physiology of Exercise (BIO 131 or equivalent)
Area D2 (3 units) -- KINS 137 Sociology of Sport
Area E (3 units) -- KINS 160 Sport and Exercise Psychology

General Physical Education Option - Total units for Bachelor of Science Degree: 120

Students who do not apply to the Physical Education Blended Credential Option will automatically be considered enrolled in the Physical Education General Option. Students must complete 8 elective units of upper division KINS units with approval of the Physical Education Concentration advisor. This option does not permit the 9-unit GE upper division and GE Area exemptions. In addition, this option does not permit KINS 133 to be used to meet the GE writing intensive requirement.

Requirements for a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Physical Education K-12

Blended Credential Option students must formally apply to the Teacher Preparation Program for acceptance into the credential option. A separate application and requirements are required for admission to the student teaching phase. Consult a Physical Education Concentration Advisor for details.

Note: The following must be attained before student teaching can begin:

• Standard First Aid Certification;
• Current CPR Certification; and
• Receive passing scores on the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST).

REQUIREMENTS - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION PROGRAM

Units required for Major: 80-83
Minimum total units for the BS: 120
Note: Additional units may be required to meet the Sacramento State foreign language requirement.
Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

*Required to meet CAATE accreditation. (See Program Director for all requirements.)
 +Prerequisite: BIO 22, KINS 156, prior approval of the Program Director.

Admissions Requirements: Students must formally apply for admission into the clinical program. Criteria for admission includes a 2.8 GPA, student information sheet, typed statement on goals, current first aid, AED and CPR certification, two letters of recommendation, a physical exam, Hepatitis B immunization and technical standards form, proof of liability insurance. For an admissions packet and current information, please see the Program Director and check the website at www.hhs.csus.edu/KHS/AthleticTraining. Transfer Students may qualify for special advance placement during the Admission process, please see the Athletic Training Education Program website above for more information.

Units required for Major: 72-75
Minimum total units for the BS: 120
Note: Additional units may be required to meet the Sacramento State foreign language requirement.
Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

A. Required Core (20 units) plus choice of one of the two options listed below:

Exercise Science Option

The following courses are required in addition to the core courses above (see Section A):

B. Required Lower Division Courses (17 units)

C. Required Upper Division Courses (32 units)

D. Electives (5-6 units)

Note: Other elective courses can be used with the permission of an instructor.

Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation Option (formerly pre-Physical Therapy)

The following courses are required in addition to the core courses above (see Section A):

B. Required Lower Division Courses (17 units)

C. Required Upper Division Courses (9-10 units)

D. Required Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation Electives (6 units)

E. Additional Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation Electives (19 units)

Note: Other elective courses can be used with the permission of an advisor.
*Prerequisite for Sacramento State MS in Physical Therapy.
+Recommended for Sacramento State MS in Physical Therapy.

Athletic Training students interested in teaching must meet the Commission on Teacher Credentialing standards prior to entrance into a credential program. Courses to meet standards can be taken concurrently with the Athletic Training courses.

Note: The program is currently under review by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and students are strongly encouraged to consult the Program Director for appropriate course work.

Units required for Credential: 21
Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

Note: It is intended that the courses in this specialty be taken in addition to or concurrent with the courses required for the Single Subject Teaching Credential in Physical Education.

A. Required Courses (21 units)

REQUIREMENTS - PERSONAL TRAINER/STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CERTIFICATE

Units required for Certificate: 28
Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

GRADUATE PROGRAM

• An overall GPA of 2.8; or 3.0 in the last 60 semester units; and
• Upper division statistic course (e.g., EDS 140 or equivalent).

Students who have deficiencies in admission requirements which can be removed by specific additional preparation may be admitted to unclassified or conditionally classified graduate status for the purpose of removing deficiencies. Course work taken to qualify for classified graduate status is in addition to and not counted toward the master's program. While completing admission deficiencies, students may, if they possess the necessary prerequisites, enroll also in degree course work, but no more than 6 units as an unclassified student or 12 units as a conditionally classified student can be applied toward the MS degree. Students must remove all admission deficiencies before being considered for classified status.

Students with deficiencies in admission requirements are requested to submit additional documentation in support of their application. These materials may include:

• GRE or GMAT scores;
• a letter stating reasons for pursuing graduate study in Kinesiology;
• a copy of recent research paper and/or a creative project; and
• letters of recommendation that speak specifically to academic ability.

Students applying for admission to the Kinesiology graduate program who do not have a degree in Kinesiology, are required to take a minimum of 20 specified units