Physical Education and Health (Kinesiology)- Bachelor of Arts, Physical Education, with a concentration in Health & Wellness Promotion
- Concentrations: Those majoring in Liberal Studies can complete their concentration in Physical Education.
- Minor in Physical Education
- Master of Arts, Education, with a concentration in Physical Education
- Single Subject Matter Preparation in Physical Education.
- High School P.E. Teacher, $53,423 annually in our region
- College Kinesiology Professor, $60,978 annually in our region
- J. Sue Fletcher (Chair), Ed.D.
- Ping Luo, Ed.D.
- Erin M. Hall, Ed.D.
- Shawna Young, Ed.D.
- Heather Deaner, Ed.D.
- Taylor Marcell, Ph.D.
- Sue Eastham, Lecturer
- Janice Herring, Lecturer
The College’s graduates find themselves in high demand for rewarding education jobs throughout our six-county region. The top-quality faculty members are recognized for their excellent, studentcentered teaching and scholarly accomplishments.
CHSS contact info
Dean: Ruth E. Fassinger
Phone: (209) 667-3652
E-mail: COE@csustan.edu
Web site: www.csustan.edu/COE
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Kinesiology courses provide a background in physical education for those planning to enter the teaching field, undertake graduate work, or complete pre-professional work in health and wellness fields such as pre-physical therapy. Kinesiology majors are encouraged to maintain fitness by enrolling in one activity skills class and one activity fitness class per semester.
Where can a degree in Kinesiology take you? Some possible career paths/fields of work include: activities director, athletic coach, corporate fitness, personal trainer, K-12 physical education teacher, graduate education in exercise physiology, health/ fitness consulting, graduate education in physical therapy, and graduate education in occupational therapy.
- Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education
- Kinesiology
- Physiology of Exercise
- Adapted Physical Education
- Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
- Elementary Physical Education
- Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications
- Motor Development
PHED 3700:
Sport in Society
Introduction to the theoretical study of sport and its relationship to culture and society; investigation and analysis of literature that is concerned with the individual and his/her involvement in play, game, and sport open to all majors who have passed the writing proficiency exam.
- To demonstrate knowledge and skill in a broad variety of fitness activities
- To understand the biological/ physical and behavioral bases of movement and the changes that occur across the life span, within diverse populations, and under a variety of conditions
- To know how to apply kinesiological knowledge to enhance motor skills and fitness in a variety of populations and conditions
Kinesiology
Field House Building, Room 142
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382