Kinesiology, Department of

Department Chair

Kavin Tsang

Department Office/Website

KHS 121D
657-278-3316
hhd.fullerton.edu/knes

Faculty

Michele Barr, Joao Barros, William Beam, Andrea Becker, Lee Brown, Julia Cappelli, David Chen, Jared Coburn, Pablo Costa, Sergio Cutrona, Koren Fisher, Andy Galpin, John Gleaves, Barbie Gil-Alviso, Tricia Kasamatsu, Robert Kersey, Patricia Laguna, Do Kyeong Lee, Matthew Llewellyn, Robert Lockie, Scott Lynn, Risto Marttinen, Julie Max, Melissa Montgomery, Guillermo Noffal, Derek Pamukoff, Debra Patterson, Toby Rider, Debra Rose, Daniela Rubin, Clay Sherman, Traci Statler, Kavin Tsang, Stephan Walk, Kathy Webster, Lenny Wiersma, Kathleen Wilson, Alison Wrynn

Introduction

The Department of Kinesiology advances the understanding and practice of human movement across the lifespan in the context of a diverse and changing society.

The Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Kinesiology offer students a variety of professional areas of study, including Exercise Science, Fitness and Health Promotion, Gerokinesiology, Special Studies, Sport Studies, Strength and Conditioning and Teacher Education. An undergraduate Minor in Kinesiology is also available. The Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training meets the requirements of the Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. Completing the B.S. in Athletic Training as part of the Athletic Training Education Program prepares students to take the national board examination to become certified athletic trainers (ATC).

Degrees in Kinesiology offer advanced study and research opportunities in one or more of the sub-disciplines of Kinesiology: Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Motor Control/Learning, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Socio-cultural Perspectives and Philosophical Perspectives.

The intra-disciplinary focus of the Department’s curriculum fosters the development of diverse values and skills important to a liberal arts education: critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, verbal and written communication, and technological competency.

The Department provides general education courses and university-wide opportunities for developing skills and knowledge leading to lifelong enjoyment of physical activity, health and well-being. Internships, independent study and scholarly outreach provide opportunities for collaboration with and service to the community.

Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

• Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
• Master of Science in Kinesiology

Programs and Courses Offered

Programs

• Athletic Training, B.S.
• Kinesiology, B.S.
• Kinesiology, Clinical Movement Science Concentration, B.S.
• Kinesiology, Exercise Science Concentration, B.S.
• Kinesiology, Fitness and Health Promotion Concentration, B.S.
• Kinesiology, Gerokinesiology Concentration, B.S.
• Kinesiology, Special Studies Concentration, B.S.
• Kinesiology, Sport Studies Concentration, B.S.
• Kinesiology, Strength and Conditioning Concentration, B.S.
• Kinesiology, Teacher Education Concentration, B.S.

• Kinesiology, M.S.

• Kinesiology Minor
• Subject Matter Preparation Program (for Obtaining Single Subject Teaching Credential in Physical Education)

Courses

Courses are designated as KNES in the class schedule. Students may sign up for only one section of a given performance activity in any semester. This applies to KNES 100  through KNES 167C , KNES 214A , KNES 214B , and KNES 246A . Thus a student may take KNES 102A - Beginning Jogging (1)  and KNES 112B - Intermediate Surfing (1)  since jogging and surfing are different activities; however, signing up for multiple tennis courses, for example, is not permitted.

• KNES 373 - Clinical Diagnosis of the Lower Extremity and Lumbar Spine (3)
• KNES 374 - Clinical Diagnosis of the Upper Extremity and Cervicothoracic Spine (3)
• KNES 375 - Management of Sport/Exercise Emergencies (3)
• KNES 377 - Therapeutic Exercise in Rehabilitation (3)
• KNES 378 - Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation (3)
• KNES 380 - Philosophy of Human Movement (3)
• KNES 381 - History of Sports, Games and Culture (3)
• KNES 383 - Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (3)
• KNES 384 - Sport Sociology (3)
• KNES 385 - Instructional Analysis of Human Movement (3)
• KNES 386 - Movement and the Child (3)
• KNES 387 - Movement and the Adolescent (3)
• KNES 396 - Physical Education Tutorial (1)
• KNES 403 - Recreation Facility Management and Program Administration (3)
• KNES 404 - Recreation Staff Management and Communication (3)
• KNES 405 - Worksite Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation (3)
• KNES 406 - Principles of Sport and Exercise Management (3)
• KNES 410 - Issues in Youth Sports (3)
• KNES 414 - Legal Issues in Kinesiology (3)
• KNES 430 - Applied Sport Psychology (3)
• KNES 432 - Applied Exercise Psychology (3)
• KNES 442 - Teaching Physical Education (3)
• KNES 449E - First Semester Student Teaching (3)
• KNES 449I - Second Semester Student Teaching (10)
• KNES 449S - Seminar in Secondary Teaching (3)
• KNES 450 - Program Design for Strength and Conditioning (3)
• KNES 451 - Sports Medicine (3)
• KNES 453 - Clinical Exercise Physiology (3)
• KNES 454 - Physical Dimensions of Aging (3)
• KNES 455 - Functional Performance Assessment and Programming for Older Adults (3)
• KNES 456 - Environmental Exercis Physiology (3)
• KNES 457 - Practice of Personal Training (3)
• KNES 458 - Measurement Techniques in Strength and Conditioning (3)
• KNES 460 - Worksite Health Promotion (3)
• KNES 461 - Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement (3)
• KNES 463 - Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Injury (3)
• KNES 465 - Administration and Leadership in Athletic Training (3)
• KNES 468 - Clinical Proficiencies in Athletic Training IV (2)
• KNES 469 - Clinical Proficiencies in Athletic Training V (2)
• KNES 470 - Nutrition for Exercise and Performance (3)
• KNES 471 - Motor Control and Movement Dysfunction (3)
• KNES 480 - Gender and Sexuality Issues in Sport (3)
• KNES 481 - The Socio-Cultural Study of the Olympic Games: Ancient to Modern (3)
• KNES 494 - Practicum (1-3)
• KNES 495 - Internship in Kinesiology (3)
• KNES 499 - Independent Study (1-3)
• KNES 508 - Statistical Methods in Kinesiology (3)
• KNES 510 - Research Methods in Kinesiology (3)
• KNES 516 - Advanced Study of the Philosophical Perspective of Human Movement (3)
• KNES 532 - Physical Activity Promotion and Behavior (3)
• KNES 550 - Graduate Internship (3)
• KNES 551 - Advanced Study in Physiology of Exercise (3)
• KNES 555 - Applied Strength and Conditioning (3)
• KNES 557 - Instructional Strategies in Physical Education and Sport (3)
• KNES 558 - Advanced Study in Teaching Human Movement (3)
• KNES 561 - Advanced Study in Biomechanics (3)
• KNES 571 - Advanced Study in Human Motor Control and Learning (3)
• KNES 580 - Advanced Study in Sport and Exercise Psychology (3)
• KNES 581 - Consultation in Applied Sport Psychology (3)
• KNES 582 - Advanced Study in Sociocultural Perspectives of Human Movement (3)
• KNES 597 - Project (3)
• KNES 598 - Thesis (3)
• KNES 599 - Graduate Independent Research (1-3)