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KINESIOLOGY

College of Health and Human Services

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 two concentrations of study (Physical Education, and Exercise Science), a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training Education, 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.

Concentrations

  • 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).
  • 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 coursework 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 coursework.

Athletic Training Education Program: This bachelors degree 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.

Special Features

  • 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.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Requirements - Bachelor of Science Degree - Physical Education Concentration

Units required for Major: 66 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 coursework 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 coursework 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 aaweb.csus.edu/catalog/.

A. Required Core (17 units)

(4)

BIO 25

Human Anatomy and Physiology I

(4)

BIO 26

Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO 25 or instructor permission)

(3)

KINS 151D

Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics (BIO 25) or equivalent)

(3)

KINS 152

Physiology of Exercise (BIO 131 or equivalent)

(3)

KINS 158

Motor Learning (BIO 22 or equivalent)
B. Required Upper Division Courses (27 units)

(3)

KINS 130

Elementary Physical Education Curriculum and Content (KINS 138)

(2)

KINS 131

Secondary Physical Education Curriculum (KINS 138)

(3)

KINS 133

Integration of Concepts (GWAR certification before Fall 09, or WPJ score of 80+, or C or higher grade in ENGL 109 M/W, or C- grade in ENGL 109 M/W or WPJ score 70/71 and ENGL 109X corequisite)

(3)

KINS 134

Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Physical Education

(3)

KINS 135

Assessment Strategies in Physical Education

(3)

KINS 137

Sociology of Sport

(3)

KINS 138

Teaching Strategies in Physical Education

(3)

KINS 160

Sport and Exercise Psychology

(3)

KINS 177

Introduction to Adapted Physical Education

(1)

KINS 122B

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (or equivalent)
C. Skill Analysis (15 units)

(1)

KINS 140

Analysis of Tumbling and Gymnastics (KINS 138)

(2)

KINS 141

Analysis of Net Games (Corequisite: KINS 138)

(2)

KINS 142

Analysis of Rhythm and Dance (KINS 138)

(2)

KINS 143

Analysis of Field Sports (Corequisite: KINS 138)

(2)

KINS 144

Analysis of Weight Training

(2)

KINS 145

Analysis of Team Passing Games (Corequisite: KINS 138)

(1)

KINS 146

Analysis of Aquatics (Corequisite: KINS 138)

(1)

KINS 147

Analysis of Self-Defense (KINS 138 and instructor permission; may be taken concurrently)

(1)

KINS 148

Analysis of Nontraditional Games and Outdoor Activities (Corequisite: KINS 138)

(1)

KINS 149

Analysis of Health-Related Fitness (Corequisite: KINS 138)
D. Electives (7 units)

(7) elective units of upper or lower divison KINS units required.

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.

(3)

EDBM 170

Bilingual Education: Introduction to Educating English Learners

(4)

EDTE 116

The Psychology of Instruction (Admission to the Single Subject Credential Program)

(3)

EDTE 372

Anthropology of Education (Acceptance into the Sacramento State Single Subject Teaching Credential Program; enrollment in semester one)

(3)

EDTE 384

Instruction and Assessment of Academic Literacy (Admission to Single Subject Credential Program)

(2)

HLSC 136

School Health Education (CPR training; may be taken concurrently)

(3)

KINS 380

Methods of Teaching Physical Education (KINS 130, KINS 131 and KINS 138 or equivalent)

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 7 elective units of upper division or lower 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.

(7)

EDTE 471A

Elementary Physical Education Student Teaching (Acceptance into the Sacramento State Single Subject Teaching Credential Program)

(6)

EDTE 471B

Secondary Physical Education Student Teaching (The successful completion of EDTE 471A)

(1)

KINS 198A

Seminar in Physical Education - Elementary

(1)

KINS 198B

Seminar in Physical Education - Secondary

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 Degree - Exercise Science Concentration

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:

(4)

BIO 22*

Introductory Human Anatomy (BIO 1, BIO 2, BIO 10, or BIO 20)

(4)

BIO 131*

Systemic Physiology (BIO 1, BIO 2, BIO 10, BIO 20, or BIO 22 and one year of college chemistry)

(3)

KINS 151*

Kinesiology (BIO 22 or equivalent)

(3)

KINS 151A*

Biomechanics (KINS 151)

(3)

KINS 152*

Physiology of Exercise (BIO 131 or equivalent)

(3)

KINS 158

Motor Learning (BIO 22 or equivalent)
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)

(3)

BIO 10

Basic Biological Concepts OR

 

BIO 20

Biology: A Human Perspective

(5)

CHEM 6A

Introduction to General Chemistry (One year high school algebra; high school chemistry recommended)

(5)

CHEM 6B

Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry (CHEM 1A or CHEM 6A or a high school chemistry course and passing qualifying exam given in the first laboratory period)

(4)

PHYS 2

Topics in Elementary Physics (A recent one year course in high school algebra and one year of plane geometry or acollege course in algebra; MATH 9)
C. Required Upper Division Courses (32 units)

(3)

EDS 140

Introductory Behavioral Statistics

(3)

FACS 113

Nutrition an Metabolism (BIO 10 or BIO 20; CHEM 1A or CHEM 6A)

(3)

KINS 132

Planning, Designing and Managing a Fitness Center

(3)

KINS 137

Sociology of Sport OR

 

KINS 160

Sport and Exercise Psychology

(3)

KINS 139

Leadership and Communication

(2)

KINS 144

Analysis of Weight Training

(3)

KINS 153

Cardiovascular Testing and Exercise Prescription (KINS 152 or instructor permission)

(3)

KINS 154A

Principles and Techniques in a Clinical Setting

(3)

KINS 156

Care of Athletic Injuries

(3)

KINS 194B

Assigned Internship in Exercise Science (KINS 151 and/or KINS 152; or instructor permission) OR
 

KINS 195B

Directed Internship in Exercise Science (KINS 151 and/or KINS 152; or instructor permission)

(3) Select one of the following:
 

HLSC 150

Aging and Health

 

KINS 136

Sport and Aging

 

NURS 163

Holistic Approach to Aging (GWAR Certification before Fall 09, or WPJ score of 80+, or C or higher grade in ENGL 109 M/W, or C- grade in ENGL 109 M/W or WPJ score 70/71 and ENGL 109X co-requisite)

 

PSYC 150

Psychological Aspects of Aging (PSYC 2)
D. Electives (5-6 units)

(5-6) Select five-six units from the following:
 

KINS 152A

Fundamentals of Exercise Programs (KINS 152)
 

KINS 152B

Exercise Physiology of Women

 

KINS 152C

Prolonged Exercise (An introductory college course in Biology or Zoology)

 

KINS 152D

Blood Lactate and Exercise (KINS 152)
 

KINS 153C

Exercise Mini Series: Electrocardiography

 

KINS 196

Experimental Offerings in Kinesiology

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)

(3)

BIO 10*

Basic Biological Concepts OR
 

BIO 20*

Biology: A Human Perspective

(5)

CHEM 1A

General Chemistry I (High school algebra [two years] and high school chemistry, or equivalent) OR
 

CHEM 6A

Introduction to General Chemistry (One year high school algebra)

(5)

CHEM 1B

General Chemistry II (CHEM 1A) OR

 

CHEM 6B*

Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry (CHEM 1A or CHEM 6A or a high school chemistry course and passing a qualifying exam given in the first laboratory period)

(4)

PHYS 5A*

General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, Sound (Recently completed three years of high school algebra and geometry; and a college course in algebra and trigonometry [MATH 9 recommended] for those having an inadequate mathematics background)

C. Required Upper Division Courses (11 units)

(3)

KINS 153

Cardiovascular Testing and Exercise Prescription (KINS 152 or instructor permission)

(3)

KINS 154A

Principles and Techniques in a Clinical Setting

(2)

KINS 155A

Clinical Evaluation of the Upper Extremity (BIO 22, KINS 154A, KINS 156) OR

 

KINS 155B

Clinical Evaluation of the Lower Extremity (BIO 22, KINS 154A, KINS 156)
(3)

KINS 194F

Assigned Field Experience in Allied Health
D. Required Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation Electives (6 units)

(6) Select two of the following:
 

KINS 139

Leadership and Communication
 

KINS 156

Care of Athletic Injuries
 

KINS 157

Therapeutic Exercise (KINS 151, KINS 155A, KINS 155B, BIO 22; or equivalent)
 

KINS 176+

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

(19) Select 19 units from the following:
 

BIO 122+

Advanced Human Anatomy (BIO 22)
 

BIO 123+

Neuroanatomy (BIO 22)
 

BIO 132+

Neurophysiology (BIO 131, or both BIO 25 and BIO 26)
 

BIO 139

General Microbiology (BIO 20 or BIO 10, or both BIO 1 and BIO 2; CHEM 6B, CHEM 20 or CHEM 24)

 

KINS 152A

Fundamentals of Exercise Programs (KINS 152)
 

KINS 194F

Assigned Field Experience in Allied Health
 

MATH 30

Calculus I (MATH 29 or four years of high school mathematics which includes two years of algebra, one year of geometry, and one year of mathematical analysis; completion of ELM requirement and Pre-Calculus Diagnostic Test)
 

NURS 14*

Pharmacology (BIO 131 or equivalent)
 

NURS 130*/PT 130*

Pathophysiology (BIO 22 or equivalent, BIO 131 or equivalent)
 

PHYS 5B*

General Physics: Light, Electricity and Magnetism, Modern Physics (PHYS 5A or instructor permission)
 

PSYC 168*

Abnormal Psychology (PSYC 2)
 

STAT 1*

Introduction to Statistics (MATH 9 or three years of high school mathematics which includes two years of algebra and one year of geometry; completion of ELM requirement and the Intermediate Algebra Diagnostic Test)

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.

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.

A. Required Core (20 units)

(4)

BIO 22*

Introductory Human Anatomy (BIO 1, BIO 2, BIO 10, or BIO 20)

(4)

BIO 131*

Systemic Physiology (BIO 1, BIO 2, BIO 10, BIO 20, or BIO 22 and one year of college chemistry)

(3)

KINS 151*

Kinesiology (BIO 22 or equivalent)

(3)

KINS 151A*

Biomechanics (KINS 151)

(3)

KINS 152*

Physiology of Exercise (BIO 131 or equivalent)

(3)

KINS 158

Motor Learning (BIO 22 or equivalent)
B. Required Lower Division Courses (18 units)

(3)

BIO 10

Basic Biological Concepts OR

 

BIO 20

Biology: A Human Perspective

(5)

CHEM 1A

General Chemistry I (High school algebra [two years] and high school chemistry; or equivalent) OR

 

CHEM 6A

Introduction to General Chemistry (One year high school algebra; high school chemistry recommended)

(5)

CHEM 1B

General Chemistry II (CHEM 1A with a passing grade of C or better) OR

 

CHEM 6B

Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry (CHEM 1A or CHEM 6A) or a high school chemistry course and passing a qualifying exam given in the first laboratory period)

(3)

FACS 10*

Nutrition and Wellness

(2)

NURS 14*

Pharmacology (BIO 131 or equivalent; may be taken concurrently)
C. Required Upper Division Courses (42-45 units)

(2)

KINS 144*

Analysis of Weight Training

(3)

KINS 154A*

Principles and Techniques in a Clinical Setting

(3)

KINS 154B*

Management and Health Care Administration in Athletic Training

(1)

KINS 154C*

Therapeutic Modalities Laboratory (BIO 22, KINS 154A, KINS 156; prior instructor permission)

(2)

KINS 155A*

Clinical Evaluation of the Upper Extremity (BIO 22 KINS 154A KINS 156)

(2)

KINS 155B*

Clinical Evaluation of the Lower Extremity (BIO 22, KINS 154A, KINS 156)

(3)

KINS 156*

Care of Athletic Injuries

(2)

KINS 156A*

Emergency Response

(3)

KINS 157*

Therapeutic Exercise (BIO 22, KINS 151, KINS 155A, or KINS 155B or equivalent)

(3)

KINS 160*

Sport and Exercise Psychology

(1-3)

KINS 194H*

Assigned Field Experience in Athletic Training (BIO 22, KINS 156, KINS 195C or equivalent)

(1-2)

KINS 195C*

Directed Observation in Athletic Training (Phase I)

(4)

KINS 195D*+

Practicum in Athletic Training (Phase II)

(4)

KINS 195D*+

Practicum in Athletic Training (Phase III)

(4)

KINS 195D*+

Practicum in Athletic Training (Phase IV)

(4)

KINS 195D*+

Practicum in Athletic Training (Phase V)

*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 Web site 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.

Requirements - Minor - Coaching

Units required for Minor: 19-20

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

(3)

KINS 150

Exercise and Sport Physiology

(3)

KINS 156

Care of Athletic Injuries

(3) Select one of the following:
 

KINS 110

Women and Sport
 

KINS 137

Sociology of Sport
 

KINS 160

Sport and Exercise Psychology

(4)

ATIC

Coaching Series Courses

(2-3)

KINS

Analysis Series Courses

(4) Select 4 units from the following:
 

KINS 156A

Emergency Response
 

KINS 194D

Assigned Field Experience in Coaching
 

Note: Substitutions can be made with permission of Department Chair.
 

Requirements - Minor - Supplementary Authorization In Physical Education

Units required for Minor: 18 Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

This minor will fulfill the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirements for a supplementary authorization to teach Introductory Physical Education, K-9. A grade of "C" or better is required in every course used to meet this requirement.

(3)

KINS 138

Teaching Strategies in Physical Education

(2)

KINS 142

Analysis of Rhythm and Dance (KINS 138)

(3)

KINS 172

Movement Education

(3) Select one of the following:
 

KINS 143

Analysis of Field Sports (Corequisite: KINS 138)
 

KINS 145

Analysis of Team Passing Games (Corequisite: KINS 138)
 

KINS 150

Exercise and Sport Physiology
 

KINS 176

Perceptual Motor Development
 

KINS 177

Introduction to Adapted Physical Education

(2-4) Select two of the following:
 

KINS 141

Analysis of Net Games (Corequisite: KINS 138)
 

KINS 144

Analysis of Weight Training
 

KINS 146

Analysis of Aquatics (Corequisite: KINS 138)
 

KINS 147

Analysis of Self Defense (KINS 138 and instructor permission)
 

KINS 148

Analysis of Non-Traditional Games and Outdoor Activities (Corequisite: KINS 138)
 

KINS 149

Analysis of Health Related Fitness (Corequisite: KINS 138)

(2-3) Select one of the following:
 

KINS 131

Secondary Physical Education Curriculum (KINS 138)
 

KINS 134

Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Physical Education
 

KINS 135

Assessment Strategies in Physical Education
 

KINS 137

Sociology of Sport
 

KINS 160

Sport and Exercise Psychology
 

Requirements - Subject Matter Program - Athletic Training (Pre-Credential Preparation)


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 coursework.

Requirements - Credential - Adapted Physical Education Specialist

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)

(2)

EDS 120A

Positive Behavior Support Students Mild, Moderate, Severe Behavioral Challenges (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential)

(1)

EDS 120B

Positive Behavior Support Students Mild, Moderate, Severe Behavioral Challenges Lab (Admittance into Mild/Moderate Credential)

(3)

KINS 171

Adapted Physical Education: Basic Skill/Fitness Activities and Assessment (KINS 177)

(3)

KINS 176

Perceptual Motor Development

(3)

KINS 177

Introduction to Adapted Physical Education

(3)

KINS 179

Adapted Physical Education: Program Planning (KINS 171, KINS 177)

(3)

KINS 194E

Assigned Internship in Adapted Physical Education (Any two of the following: KINS 171, KINS 176, KINS 177, or KINS 179; permission of Adapted Credential Advisor)

(3)

RPTA 118

Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation (RPTA 106)

B. Prerequisite courses for students who are not Physical Education Teaching Concentration Majors:

(4)

BIO 22

Introductory Human Anatomy (BIO 1, BIO 2, BIO 10, or BIO 20)

(2)

HLSC 136

School Health Education (CPR training; may be taken concurrently)

(3)

KINS 130

Elementary Physical Education Curriculum and Content (KINS 138) OR

  KINS 172

Movement Education

(3)

KINS 151

Kinesiology (BIO 22 or equivalent)

(3)

KINS 151D

Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics (BIO 25 or equivalent)

(3)

KINS 158

Motor Learning (BIO 22 or equivalent)

Requirements - Personal Trainer/Strength And Conditioning Certificate
Units required for Certificate: 28

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

(3)

FACS 113

Nutrition and Metabolism (BIO 10 or BIO 20; CHEM 1A or CHEM 6A)

(3)

KINS 120

Scientific Bases of Physical Conditioning

(3)

KINS 132

Planning, Design and Managing a Fitness Center

(3)

KINS 139

Leadership and Communication

(2)

KINS 144

Analysis of Weight Training

(3)

KINS 151

Kinesiology (BIO 22 or equivalent)

(3)

KINS 152

Physiology of Exercise (BIO 131 or equivalent)

(3)

KINS 153

Cardiovascular Testing and Exercise Prescription (KINS 152 or instructor permission)

(3)

KINS 156

Care of Athletic Injuries

(2)

KINS 194A

Assigned Field Experience in Kinesiology OR
 

KINS 195A

Directed Field Experience in Kinesiology
     

GRADUATE PROGRAM

The graduate program leading to the Master of Science degree in Kinesiology is designed to expand the students' knowledge and to augment their qualifications for leadership in their chosen profession.

The objectives of the program are to increase the students' breadth and depth of knowledge relative to the discipline of Kinesiology; to provide the opportunity for students to engage in scholarly activity that includes creative and analytical thinking, interpreting, evaluating and reporting published research, designing and conducting research; and to provide a focus of study that will enhance career commitment and allow for experiences that will lead to continued self development and growth.

Admission Requirements

For students with an undergraduate major in Kinesiology, admission to the MS program as a classified graduate student requires:

  • 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. Coursework 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 coursework, 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 in Kinesiology. These students should see the graduate coordinator or a graduate advisor for details.

Admission Procedures

Applications are accepted as long as room for new students exists. However, students are strongly urged to apply by March 1 for the following fall or October 1 for the following spring in order to allow time for admission before registration. All prospective graduate students, including Sacramento State graduates, must file the following with the Office of Graduate Studies, River Front Center, Room 206 (916) 278-6470:

  • an online application for admission;
  • two sets of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, other than Sacramento State; and
  • two letters of recommendation.

Approximately six weeks after receipt of all items listed above, a decision regarding admission will be mailed to the applicant. Upon admission, the student will select a graduate advisor.

Advancement to Candidacy

Each student must file an application for Advancement to Candidacy indicating a proposed program of graduate study. The procedure may begin as soon as the classified graduate student has:

  • removed any deficiencies in admission requirements;
  • completed at least 12 units of 200-level courses with a minimum 3.0 GPA; and
  • passed the Writing Placement for Juniors Exam (WPJ) or secured approval for a WPJ waiver.

This application must be filed no later than the semester prior to enrolling in KINS 211. Advancement to Candidacy forms are available in the Office of Graduate Studies. See the Department's graduate coordinator for more information about this process.


Requirements - Masters Of Science Degree

Units required for the MS: 30, including 19 units for concentrations (see below).

Note: An 11-unit core of courses is required of all students; seven units of required courses and four units that are earned through the completion of a thesis or project. The thesis or project is required of all candidates for the Master of Science in Kinesiology. The courses in the core are designed to focus on an advanced study of the knowledge which is of common interest and concern to all graduate students pursuing a degree in Kinesiology. Within the remaining 19 units, the student is focused in an area of special interest by selecting a concentration: Exercise Science or Movement Studies. Each concentration includes a set of required courses and a specified number of elective units.

Six semester units of graduate work taken at other accredited institutions may be approved by the Graduate Coordinator or the student's graduate advisor. Prerequisite units, units taken for undergraduate majors/minors and units taken to qualify for fully classified graduate status, will not be counted for graduate credit. Only rarely are undergraduate Kinesiology courses approved for graduate credit. A maximum of six elective units may be taken in upper division undergraduate courses with advisor approval. A maximum of four units of graduate Practicum or Directed Individual Study may be taken for degree credit with advisor approval.

A. Required Courses (7 units)

(3)

KINS 209

Graduate Studies in Kinesiology

(3)

KINS 210

Research Methods in Kinesiology

(1)

KINS 211

Research Seminar
B. Culminating Requirement (4 units)

(4)

KINS 500

Culminating Experience (Advancement to candidacy and completion of KINS 211 or concurrent enrollment)

Note: The first time the student registers for KINS 500, he/she must also register for KINS 211. During this semester, the student develops his/her proposal with assistance from others in the seminar, the seminar professor and the student's committee. When the proposal is completed, formal written and oral presentations are made to the seminar with the student's committee in attendance. If the student does not complete the proposal and have it approved, he/she must enroll and attend KINS 211 another semester.

Additional Requirements for Concentrations (19 units)

Courses in parentheses are prerequsites.

Select one of the following two concentrations:

Exercise Science Concentration

(3)

KINS 250

Advanced Exercise Physiology Lab (KINS 152 or instructor permission)

(3)

KINS 252

Advanced Exercise Physiology (1 year of General Chemistry, BIO 131 or equivalent, KINS 152 or equivalent, KINS 153 or equivalent)

(3)

KINS 254

Advanced Biomechanics (KINS 151, KINS 210, or instructor permission)

(3)

KINS 259

Research in Exercise Physiology (KINS 152, KINS 210; or instructor permission)

(7)

Electives selected in consultation with an advisor.
Movement Studies Concentration
(9) Select three of the following:
 

KINS 203

Specificity of Conditioning

 

KINS 236

Sport and Society

 

KINS 258

Research in Motor Learning (KINS 158, KINS 210 or instructor permission)

 

KINS 262

Psychological Aspects of Peak Performance

 

KINS 270

Instructional Strategies for Physical Activity and Sport

(10) Electives selected in consultation with an advisor.

Movement Studies/Strength Condition Option

(3)

KINS 203

Specificity of Conditioning

(4)

KINS 295

Practicum (Approval of graduate faculty advisor and graduate coordinator)

(6) Select two of the following:
 

KINS 236

Sport and Society

 

KINS 258

Research in Motor Learning (KINS 158, KINS 210 or instructor permission)

 

KINS 262

Psychological Aspects of Peak Performance

 

KINS 270

Instructional Strategies for Physical Activity and Sport

(6) Elective units selected in consultation with advisor.

Movement Studies/Sports Psychology Option

(3)

KINS 260

Psychology of Sport

(3)

KINS 261

Exercise Psychology

(3)

KINS 262

Psychological Aspects of Peak Performance

(1)

KINS 295

Practicum (Approval of graduate faculty advisor and graduate coordinator)

(6) Select two of the following:
 

KINS 203

Specificity of Conditioning

 

KINS 236

Sport and Society

 

KINS 258

Research in Motor Learning (KINS 158, KINS 210 or instructor permission)

 

KINS 270

Instructional Strategies for Physical Activity and Sport

(3)

Elective units selected in consultation with advisor.
Movement Studies/Sport Pedagogy Option

(3)

KINS 270

Instructional Strategies for Physical Activity and Sport

(3)

KINS 276

Teaching and Coaching Effectiveness

(1)

KINS 295

Practicum (Approval of graduate faculty advisor and graduate coordinator)

(6) Select two of the following:
 

KINS 203

Specificity of Conditioning

 

KINS 236

Sport and Society

 

KINS 258

Research in Motor Learning (KINS 158, KINS 210 or instructor permission)

 

KINS 262

Psychological Aspects of Peak Performance

(6) Elective units selected in consultation with advisor.

Note: Student teaching, extension courses, undergraduate fieldwork, and 300-numbered methods or workshop courses may not be applied to the MS program requirements.

Note: Please see the Department Website for the most current program requirements.

Career Possibilities

Teacher · Athletic Trainer · Corrective Therapist · Exercise Test Technologist · Community Center Leader · Personal Trainer · Rehabilitation · Sportscaster · Coach · Resort Sports Coordinator · Wellness Coordinator · Cardiac Rehabilitator · Fitness Consultant

 

Faculty

Fred Baldini, Lois Boulgarides, William Edwards, Doris Flores, Rodney Imamura, Julie Kuehl-Kitchen, Scott Modell, Wendy Mustain, Joan Neide, Daryl Parker, Roberto Quintana, Maureen Smith, Gloria Solomon, Craig Tacla, Harry Theodorides, Lindy Valdez, Jayne Willett, Michael Wright

Contact Information

Vacant, Department Chair
Vivian Mendoza, Administrative Support Coordinator
Solano Hall 3002
(916) 278-6441
www.hhs.csus.edu/HPE



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