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 Exercise 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 Human Physiology courses. Upon entry to SSU, you need to sign-up for Kin 201 in your first semester in order to take other Kinesiology Core courses.
Current SSU Students:
In order to change your major to Kinesiology, you must have taken or currently be taking Kinesiology 201 (Foundations of Kinesiology).
Your next step is to submit a Declaration Packet, during our acceptance periods of October and April. The packet needs to include a Change of Major form, a 1 page essay regarding your desired Kinesiology concentration and future career goals, and a printout of your academic record. A list of concentrations can be found under concentrations.
Announcements
Office Hours:
Regular Office Hours are 8 am to 4:30pm
If the office is closed, please leave a message at 707/664-2357 or contact the Dean's office at 707/664-2171.
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Schedule Changes!
Swap Don't Drop!!!!
When changing classes around, don't drop your class unless you really don't want to take it. Swap classes when you can to ensure you have the number of classes/units you want.
Permission vs. Add
The Kinesiology Faculty and Staff do not physically add students to classes. They do permission students into class, but it is the student's responsibility to add the course via PeopleSoft or the late add petition. If you are having problems, go to the department office in PE 14.
Tenure-track Search for
All tenure-track and temporary faculty positions are listed on the Faculty Affairs Employment page.
LOCATION! LOCATION!
Kinesiology Office is located in PE 14.