Welcome!
Thanks for your interest in the Department of Kinesiology at San José State University. We are here to guide and support you in your quest for knowledge, understanding, and
practical skills. Our graduates excel in corporate, community and clinical exercise settings, and are well-trained and prepared for:
- Graduate programs in the allied healthcare professions (PT, OT, Chiropractic, and
Physician Assistants and more)
- Doctoral programs in sport sociology, sport psychology, sport management, and exercise
physiology;
- Certification in athletic training and credentialing in physical education;
- Careers in the sport industry through training in our sport management & culture programs.
Preparation & Focus
Let's Get Moving!
These links are designed to acquaint you with the information and procedures pertinent
to completing a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology, a Masters Degree in Kinesiology,
a Minor in Kinesiology, and Activity and General Education Programs courses. Explore
and find your path.
Programs
Kinesiology Social Media
Learn more about our department by joining us on social media.
Your Spartan Story
Continue Your Journey
Our department creates enriching academic experiences and environments for you to explore your academic
and professional goals. We will help guide you along your unique path. We understand
that each student has her or his own journey in life.
Make Your Passion Your Profession
Academic Exploration
Our Revised Curriculum is designed to provide a contemporary understanding of key issues in Kinesiology and
to prepare you for careers in the field or success in graduate school. A
key feature of our undergraduate major is the Internship Program that gives students opportunities to link theoretical “classroom” knowledge with
“hands on” practical experiences in their respective fields. Our faculty and students
are engaged in collaborative and innovative research, and regularly publish and present their work at professional and academic conferences.
Leadership & Mentoring
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Teaching & Research
We are 21 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 16 lecturers, 35+ activity instructors,
and 4 staff. Our faculty hold certifications, licenses, master degrees, and doctoral degrees in various academic
areas within the discipline of Kinesiology and the allied health professions. Our
faculty are student-centered, professionally engaged, and help you succeed in your
academic and professional endeavors.
Mind & Body
Holistic Approaches
Our Activity Program provides over 60 physical activity courses that help students to fulfill the two
unit SJSU physical education requirement, while teaching life-time fitness and activity
skills. Develop your whole self.
Our General Education Program offers a range of classes in both the lower division and
upper division advanced GE (SJSU Studies) that expand your knowledge of movement, nutrition, sports
culture, exercise fitness, global humanities, and health. Find deeper meaning in the world around us.
Creative Spaces
 Community
We provide many opportunities to connect with both your peers and professors. The relationships forged here will
serve you well beyond your years at SJSU. Join our community of do-ers, creators, healers, leaders, and scholars.
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