Kinesiology

Kinesiology B.S.

Bachelor of Science

Kinesiology
Exercise Science
Pedagogy
Pre-Physical Therapy

Teaching Credential Programs

Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential
(Offered through the College of Education.)
Single Subject

Minor

Kinesiology
Recreation

Certificate Programs

Coaching
Fitness Management
Recreation Leadership

The Department of Kinesiology offers a curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in kinesiology. In addition, a minor in kinesiology, a minor in recreation, an adapted physical education specialist credential and a single subject teaching credential are offered. The credentials are offered through the College of Education. The major in kinesiology is designed for the student preparing to: 1. Become a physical education teacher; 2. Select a career in nonteaching fields related to physical activity, such as commercial physical fitness, sport business, research and development, or commercial leisure services; 3. Pursue graduate work in kinesiology or related disciplines.

Kinesiology Education M.A.

Requirements for Graduation

1. A minimum of 46 quarter units of acceptable graduate-level work, with 33 completed in residence at this university;
2. At least 23 quarter units of credit taken after a student has been advanced to candidacy for the degree;
3. A grade point average of 3.0 ("B") in course work taken to satisfy the Master of Arts degree requirements and grades of "C" (2.0) or better in all courses in the program;
4. Six specified courses in education and seven courses in kinesiology;
5. Successful completion of the following: EDUC 600. Master's Degree Project (4)

A satisfactory project is one which can be reported in the form of a paper and/or through other media. Students will be encouraged to present projects in a variety of media. The purpose of the project is for the student to communicate ideas gained in research, experimentation and creative endeavors; therefore, students should not feel bound to traditional forms. All projects will be planned in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Kinesiology. The project proposal and the project must be approved by the Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Kinesiology and submitted in an approved format. The program may not include more than 13 quarter units in extension and transfer credit from other colleges. California State University, San Bernardino will not consider for transfer credit course work from an institution which will not accept that work in its own advanced degree program.

Degree Requirements (46 units)

1. EDUC 603. Effective Communication in Education (4)
2. EDUC 605. Foundations of Education (4)
3. EDUC 607. Introduction to Educational Research (4)
4. ESEC 505P. Curriculum and Instruction Area I: P.E. (2)
5. ESEC 508P. Curriculum and Instruction Area II: P.E. (2)
6. KINE 600. Graduate Seminar (2)
7. KINE 623. Sport and Social Issues (4)
8. KINE 624. Sport Psychology (4)
9. KINE 630. Physical Education for Special Populations (4)
10. KINE 670. Leadership in Physical Education (4)
11. KINE 681. Exercise and Sport Science (4)
12. KINE 685. Analysis of Human Movement (4)
13. Culminating Experience: EDUC 600. Master's Degree Project (4)

For more information please visit:

Department of Kinesiology
Health and Physical Education Building, Room 120
(909) 537-5349

Please refer to the University Catalog for official information.