Our Programs

Students interested in biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control, motor learning and development, sport and exercise psychology, sport history, sport sociology, sociocultural studies of physical activity, urban youth development and physical or occupational therapy. Qualified students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for advanced study in any of the above-mentioned domains or for employment in fitness settings, physical activity programming, the sports media, sports industries and as consultants for agencies developing sports policy.

The Integrated Program of Professional Preparation consists of a four-year Physical Education Teaching Education program. Students will complete the required courses for the major in three years and during the fourth year take the courses required for the single subject Physical Education credential (Student Teaching requirements). In general, the Integrated Program comprises courses already offered in the Subject Matter program approved by the California Commission of Teaching Credentialing (CTC) and the Secondary Education department. In addition, students will have the option to add the Adapted Physical Education authorization to their credential by completing all required courses.

For students who are interested in coaching and/or pursuing a career in coaching. It provides the knowledge and skill base required for coaching club, school, and community athletic teams.

The Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD) Minor is a dynamic and interdisciplinary program that explores evidence-based strategies to prevent violence, foster personal empowerment, and build safer communities. The program gives you the opportunity to develop the competencies needed to sit for the ESD national certification exam and teach an introductory ESD class to your community or workplace. Spanning 19 units, this program complements majors in departments, including but not limited to Kinesiology, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, Criminology, Women and Gender Studies, and Ethnic Studies.

Our graduate program provides students with an interdisciplinary approach to advanced study and research in kinesiology. We provide students with the scholarly and applied tools from the perspectives of exercise physiology, movement science and social science to address problems and advance knowledge related to exercise, fitness, motor development, sport, coaching, psychological well-being and daily physical activity.

The Graduate Certificate in Exercise Physiology is intended for students who are interested in furthering their understanding of how the physiological systems of the human body respond to exercise.

The Graduate Certificate in Movement Science provides an advanced degree that prepares students to work in a variety of movement and health care settings, teach in community colleges or high schools, or continue postgraduate studies leading to a doctoral degree.

The Graduate Certificate in Physical Activity: Social Scientific Perspectives is intended for students interested in advanced study of physical activity from within the socio-cultural, psychological, pedagogical, or at-risk youth development areas.