Kinesiology at Sonoma State
Kinesiology, as the study of human movement, utilizes a comprehensive and integrative approach to examine phenomena related to all aspects of physical activity. The curriculum offered by the Department of Kinesiology prepares graduates to apply kinesiological principles to the acquisition, performance, and refinement of motor skills and to the use of physical activity as an educative tool and a medium for health promotion, personal well being, and participation in an active life style. The curriculum addresses human movement across the life span from biological/physical, behavioral, sociocultural, and humanistic perspectives, with attention given to the unique and common needs of all people in a wide variety of contexts and conditions.
In conjunction with the broader educational mission of the University, the kinesiology major program prepares students to lead and participate in a modern complex society and to assume multiple roles throughout their lifetimes. Graduates have acquired knowledge and experiences that prepare them to pursue lifelong learning, advanced study, and/or careers in such areas as teaching, coaching, adapted physical education, allied health fields, health and fitness industries, sport industries, or exercise and movement science. To achieve this mission, the kinesiology major provides students with a well-structured set of curricular and co-curricular experiences and the mentorship to derive a sound education from the University experience.
The Department of Kinesiology programs lead to the BS or MA degrees. In both programs a core of courses is required. Beyond this core, the kinesiology student chooses a concentration of courses with a specific focus. The undergraduate may select Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education, Exercise Science, Lifetime Fitness, or Interdisciplinary Studies in kinesiology.
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WANT TO BECOME A KINESIOLOGY MAJOR?
Prospective First-Time Freshmen:
Welcome to SSU. You will want to sign-up for the following courses during your first two semesters, Biology 110 or 115 and Chem 105 or, if you are an Excercise Science Concentration student, Chem 115A&B. These courses are pre-requisite courses that need to be taken during your freshman year. Kin 201, Bio 220 and Bio 224 need to be taken within the first four semesters. Your ability to move forward in the major is dependent on your taking these courses.
Prospective Transfer Students:
Welcome to SSU. You need to have taken Human Anatomy and
Minor in Kinesiology
Requirements for a Minor in Kinesiology (General)
Required HOURS
KINE 1311 History and Principles of Kinesiology and Sports
3
KINE 3334 Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Biomechanics
3
KINE 3335 Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries
3
KINE 3344 Concepts of Physical Fitness and Wellness
3
KINE 4346 Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology and Sports
3
KINE Electives
9
TOTAL
24
Requirements for a a Minor in Kinesiology (Coaching Emphasis)
Required HOURS
KINE 1122 Instructional Topics: Strength Training and Cardiovascular Conditioning
1
KIN 2320 Safety and First Aid
3
KINE 3335 Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries
3
KINE 4337 Exercise Physiology
3
KINE 4340 Coaching Theory and Practice
3
KINE 4345 Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport and Kinesiology
3
KINE 4350 Internship in Kinesiology and Sports
3
TOTAL
19
The Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology (formerly, the School of Kinesiology), will be moving to the Faculty of Science. This is an exciting opportunity for the School of Kinesiology because:
1. their orientation and prespective is similar to other science disciplines;
2. the undergraduate program course content is science intensive;
3. there are opportunities for research and teaching collarboration especially with Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and Biological Sciences.
Kinesiology
SVSU’s Kinesiology department provides a broad-based education in the fields of athletic training and exercise science.
Why SVSU?
SVSU’s top-notch Kinesiology faculty, innovative curriculum, and outstanding facilities create a learning environment unparalleled in Michigan.
The Athletic Training Education program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
The Exercise Science major is designed so that students can meet specific competencies set forth by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), which are the two most recognized institutions promoting health & fitness and athletic conditioning worldwide.
The average class size at SVSU is
Department of Kinesiology
Welcome to the Kinesiology Department
Welcome to the Department of Kinesiology. Thank you for your interest in our department, whether it is to pursue graduate or undergraduate work, or to take a GE or physical activity class. Kinesiology is defined as the “art and science of human movement.” This is an academic discipline, based around the study of physical activity in work, play, games, sport, aquatics, dance, combatives, adventure and fitness activities. Our graduates work as athletic directors, athletic trainers, in cardiac rehabilitation, as coaches, personal trainers, physical education teachers, sport managers, or enter physical therapy or medical school,
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN KINESIOLOGY
The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Concentrations in Exercise and Movement Sciences, and Physical Education. Each concentration's course of study includes: (1) a set of core requirements, some of which may be utilized to fulfill general education requirements, and which establish the framework for the study of movement, exercise, and skill from a variety of perspectives; and (2) a set of concentration-specific courses which serve the purpose of preparing the student for specific careers and/or graduate study within the field or other related disciplines. Students must select one of the two concentrations.
Courses
Kinesiology Major (B.S. Degree)
Department of Kinesiology
The objective of this program is to fulfill the prerequisites required for admission to a professional program offering entry level master's or doctorate degrees in physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, or other allied medical professions. Credit for General Education courses may be attained via CLEP, but cannot be waived or substituted. Each student is responsible for obtaining specific prerequisite information about the particular professional program(s) to which they seek admission. A tailored undergraduate program can then be designed to meet those requirements. Refer to departmental Program Planning Form, UNIVISOR, and/or Suggested Four-year Course Schedule
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