Welcome from the Activity Coordinator

The Department of Kinesiology at San Jose State University is proud to have the best activity program among California universities. We offer 45 different types and levels of classes on exercise, physical activities, and sports to meet the needs of 10,000 SJSU students per academic year. Teachers include national and international experts.

The product of the activity program is fit, healthy, and safe SJSU students. The activity program creates fitness, health and wellness, longevity, active lifestyle, and safety for 10,000 SJSU students per year.

The links below present the newest information on benefits of physical activities, safety guidelines and tips on self-defense, events on campus, and related topics on health and wellness.

Ten minutes visiting the activity website may help you live ten years longer!!!

Dr. Gong Chen, Activity Coordinator

Author of: A comprehensive guide to self-defense; Taichi for health; Coaching badminton 101;Table tennis

 

We welcome your comments regarding the activity program and/or the benefits you associate with physical activity.

Link to Survey

 

Benefits of Physical Activity

• About Physical Activity
• Cancer Prevention [doc]
• Daily Physical Activity[doc]
• Exercise & Younger DNA [doc]
• Focus for Majors
• Historical Recommendations
• Impact on Health
• Obesity Prevention
• Physical Activity & Arthritis
• Physical Activity & Disease
• Physical Activity Guidelines
• Physical Activity & Youth Health
• Physical Activity & Women's Health
• Physical Activity & Health for disabled
• Quality Instruction
• Reasons to Practice Yoga
• Research Summary
• Save Your Heart
• Scary Facts
• Student Comments
• Weight Control