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Kinesiology, B.S.

Developing tomorrow’s experts in the study of human movement who are practice-ready to help people live longer, happier, and healthier lives.

The B.S. in Kinesiology will prepare you with expertise in exercise science, behavior change, motor behavior, biomechanics, sport and health psychology, and wellness to help individuals, families, and communities live better, healthier lives.

Empowering You to Excel in Your Chosen Profession

As a student in the Kinesiology program you’ll develop the kind of comprehensive expertise in human performance and physical movement that can lead to dynamic, exciting careers in physical therapy, personal training, sport performance, strength and conditioning, and worksite health promotion.

Graduates of our program have established an exceptional legacy of success and are sought out every year by leading employers throughout our region, some of which include:

  • Balance Physical Therapy
  • Boeing
  • Cal State Monterey Bay
  • Chevron
  • Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
  • Damon Anderson Physical Therapy
  • Keiser Health
  • Montage Wellness Center
  • Monterey Fire Department
  • Monterey Unified School District
  • NASA
  • Performance Physical Therapy
  • ReBorn Fit
  • Southern Utah University
  • Strength
  • Sutter Health
  • Terrapin Physical Therapy
  • The Union - MBFC
  • Truckee Fire Department

The program offers ideal preparation that can lead to fulfilling careers working in any number of professional roles, including:

  • Athletic Trainer* (with graduate school)
  • Biomechanics/Motion Analysis
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Exercise Physiologist
  • Fitness Instructor
  • Fitness Program Director
  • Gym/Fitness Business Owner
  • Health/Wellness Coach
  • Occupational Therapist* (with graduate school)
  • Orthopedic Equipment Sales
  • Personal Trainer
  • Physical Therapist* (with graduate school)
  • Physician’s Assistant* (with graduate school)
  • Recreation Specialist
  • Sports Performance Coach
  • Strength & Conditioning Coach
  • Wellness Coordinator

Program alumni have gone on to earn advanced degrees in related fields at leading graduate programs and institutions throughout California and across the country, including:

  • Appalachian State University
  • Boise State University
  • Boston University
  • Cal State Fullerton
  • Cal State Northridge
  • Colorado State University
  • Creighton University
  • Duke University
  • Fresno State University
  • Northern Arizona University
  • Oregon Health Sciences University
  • Oregon State University
  • San Jose State University
  • Southern Utah University
  • UC Davis
  • UC San Francisco
  • University of Kentucky
  • University of Louisville
  • University of Nebraska
  • University of North Carolina
  • University of Oregon
  • Utah State University
  • Weber State University
  • Western Oregon University
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Kinesiology, B.S.

The Kinesiology program integrates knowledge of the discipline, multi-cultural competency, civic engagement, professional responsibility, and advanced concepts in Exercise Science and Wellness in a way that will prepare you for immediate success upon graduation.

 

Educational Objectives

Our Exercise is Medicine On Campus program will inspire a distinctive level of preparation as you gain hands-on experience working with programs and real-world clients on the CSUMB campus as part of the Global Health Initiative.

Our 120-hour internship experience will place you in the heart of real-world client interactions in settings like Physical and Occupational Therapy, Cardiac Rehab, Strength and Conditioning, Corporate and Commercial Fitness, and other sites across the Monterey peninsula.

Our program concentrations in Exercise Science and Wellness will allow you to customize your learning experience with courses tailored to your academic and career goals. 

Our world-class facilities including the Exercise Physiology Laboratory and the Strength & Conditioning Laboratory will empower you with a heightened level of skills and competencies that can lead to certification exams administered by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the American College of Sports Medicine.

Complete all of the following core courses:

 

Complete one of the following core courses:

 

EXERCISE SCIENCE CONCENTRATION

Complete all of the following courses:

 

WELLNESS CONCENTRATION

Complete the following course:

 

Complete one of the following courses:

 

Complete one of the following courses:

 

Complete two of the following courses, not previously taken:

 

 

From classes in disc golf, kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing, and adventure sports; to run, walk, and roll programs on coastal trails; to mountain biking on the world class terrain of Fort Ord, students in the program find countless ways to take advantage of our unique coastal location. We also work with local high school mountain biking teams on both physical and mental preparation for optimal performance.

Through our award-winning Kinesiology Service Learning Program you’ll gain the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of sociocultural factors that impede and facilitate the health of residents in the tri-county area, and work to find ways to create an equitable, accessible, and inclusive environment for community members to engage in healthy behaviors

Faculty & Staff

Our faculty take pride in serving as mentors and advisors to their students, and regularly involve them in their research activities that include data collection, analysis, running interventions, presenting at conferences, and publishing in scientific journals.

Trish Sevene

Trish Sevene

Professor

Trish Sevene

Trish Sevene

Department Chair AY

Michael Mendoza

Michael Mendoza

Administrative Support Coordinator

News

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Our experienced and supportive admissions staff is here to provide all the individualized guidance you need.

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