Kinesiology - Sport Administration Option, M.A.
DEPARTMENT
Department of Kinesiology
Scott Sailor, Chair
South Gym, Room 112
559.278.2016
www.fresnostate.edu/kinesiology
BS in Kinesiology - Exercise Science Option, B.S.
BS in Kinesiology - Physical Education Option, B.S.
MA in Kinesiology - Exercise Science Option, M.A.
MA in Kinesiology - Sport Psychology Option, M.A.
MA in Kinesiology, M.A.
MN in Sports Coaching, Minor
PREB in Pre-Athletic Training
BS in Athletic Training, B.S.
MA in Kinesiology - Sport Administration Option, M.A.
BS in Kinesiology - Physical Education Blended Option
BS in Kinesiology - Sport Administration, B.S.
CRED in Single Subject Credential - Physical Education
The term kinesiology means "the study of movement," and the academic discipline of kinesiology comprises the subdisciplines
of exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport and exercise psychology, athletic training and sports medicine, sports
administration, physical education, and fitness and health promotion. The overall objective of the programs in kinesiology is to
improve the lives of students by providing insight, education, and practical experience in exercise, sport, and physical activity.
Programs in kinesiology open doors to relevant and rewarding professional careers.
The Department of Kinesiology is composed of a cohesive, creative, and dynamic group of well-educated faculty with a
wealth of practical and professional experience. Students are engaged in educational and clinical research programs and
practical experiences which incorporate leading-edge technology and best practices. The curriculum and associated instruction
provide a solid foundation for future learning and professional growth. The program incorporates many opportunities for
professional certification through prestigious national organizations and governing bodies. Students become experts in
exercise, fitness, performance, and wellness.
The Athletic Training Major is designed for students with professional goals in athletic training. The program is accredited
by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Students completing the program may be
eligible to sit for the Board of Certification exam to become a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC). The program has high
academic and performance standards that include completion of a three-year competency-based clinical education program.
California residents are given preference over out-of-state and international students in this and other impacted programs.
The Exercise Science Option provides a comprehensive foundation in the biological, physical, and technological sciences
which fully prepares students for graduate study and professional careers in fitness, wellness, health promotion, human
performance, and preventive and rehabilitative sciences. Flexible and personalized educational and career development
strategies are hallmarks of this program. Exercise science faculty provide instruction and advising that is based upon extensive
practical and professional experience.
The Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Option offers National and State standards-based curricular emphasis
in physical education pedagogy, movement development and analysis, teaching strategies, and application of physical
activities designed for students with professional goals to teach physical education. The PETE program is a blended program
that allows teacher candidates to complete specified unit requirements in General Education, the Physical Education Option,
and a Single Subject Credential in four years. Upon completion of the PETE program, teacher candidates will have access to
teaching careers in the K-12 school setting. The PETE program is an accredited, blended program that adheres to the standards
outlined by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and National Association for Sport and Physical
Education (NASPE).
The undergraduate Sport Administration Option prepares students for entry level careers in the sport industry and graduate
studies in Sport Administration. Students learn a combination of skills related to sport and undergo a strategic career analysis,
evaluate their marketability within the sport industry, learn how to differentiate themselves from the competition, network with
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leading sport personnel and organizations, and develop a career plan and resume -- all while gaining essential hands-on sport
industry experience.
Obtaining a Master of Arts is a very effective strategy for career advancement. At the master's level, the Department of
Kinesiology offers options in Exercise Science, Sports Administration, and Sport Psychology, and curricular emphases in
physical education. There are 12 graduate faculty members in the department. The exercise science and sport psychology
labs are fully equipped with research-standard technology. Graduates of this program have achieved remarkable success in
professional careers as well as in doctoral programs in prestigious universities.
A degree in kinesiology can lead to very bright career prospects in health care, sports and athletics, education, and other
professional avocations.
Activity Classes
The activity program is dynamic, diverse, rewarding, and fun. The focus is on quality experiences in fitness, skill, and personal
development. Activity courses are offered in aquatics, dance, individual activities, and team sports. These courses are open to
all students, and as many as 8 units of activity classes can be counted toward graduation (12 units for kinesiology majors).
Facilities
The facilities include a gymnasium; 12 tennis courts; a mat/gymnastics facility; a weight/cardio room; two multipurpose/
dance rooms; an all-weather track; multi-purpose fields for softball, soccer, football, ultimate Frisbee, and golf; a putting
green and associated sand bunkers; a swimming complex; and outdoor basketball courts. Modern, well-equipped instructional
and research labs in exercise physiology, biomechanics, sports and exercise psychology, and athletic training are central
components of the department.
REQUIREMENTS
Master of Arts Degree Requirements
The Department of Kinesiology offers advanced study designed to enhance professional competencies in pedagogy (M.A.
in Kinesiology), exercise science (Exercise Science Option), sport administration (Sport Administration Option), and sport
psychology (Sport Psychology Option). These offerings prepare students for more advanced degrees, applied research, and/or
careers in clinical settings, teaching, administration, coaching, or the sport industry.
Specific requirements. The Master of Arts degree requires 30 units of advanced coursework, of which there is a common
core of 6 units. Dependent on the option, 9-18 units are selected from specified courses, and 3-12 units of electives plus a
culminating experience are chosen.
Under the direction of a graduate adviser, each student designs a coherent program within the following framework:
M.A. in Kinesiology
Core (6 units)
KINES 230 and 231
Required coursework (9 units)
With advisement, select from: KINES 241, 242, 244, 261, 262, 263, 264, and 285
Electives (12 units)
Any additional KINES 200-level courses or approved outside area courses
Culminating experience (0-6 units)
KINES 298, 299, or comprehensive exam
Total (30 units)
Sport Administration Option
Core (6 units)
KINES 230 and 231
Required coursework (18 units)
KINES 241, 244, 245, 246, 261, 285
Electives (0-6 units)
Any approved KINES 200-level or approved outside area course.
A list of approved outside courses is available from the graduate coordinator.
Culminating experience (0-6 units)
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KINES 298, 299, or comprehensive exam
Total (30 units)
Advising Notes
1. The Master of Arts degree program in Kinesiology assumes undergraduate preparation equivalent to a California State
University, Fresno major in kinesiology. Students may be required to take 12-15 prerequisite units.
2. The Department of Kinesiology accepts either the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
as part of the admission requirements. Please contact the graduate program coordinator within the department for more
information.
3. All students must pass a written qualifying exam before advancement to candidacy. The university graduate-level writing
skills requirement is met by successful completion of this step. See the graduate coordinator for more information.
4. See also the general graduate requirements listed under the Division of Graduate Studies.
FACULTY
The Department of Kinesiology is composed of a cohesive, creative, and dynamic group of well-educated faculty with a
wealth of practical and professional experience. Students are engaged in educational and clinical research programs and
practical experiences which incorporate leading-edge technology and best practices. The curriculum and associated instruction
provide a solid foundation for future learning and professional growth. The program incorporates many opportunities for
professional certification through prestigious national organizations and governing bodies. Students become experts in
exercise, fitness, performance, and wellness.
Name
Degree
Email
Adame, Jennifer A
Doctor of Physical Therapy
jadame@csufresno.edu
Anderson, Andrew N
Bachelor of Science
drew137@mail.fresnostate.edu
Anderson, Tim R
Doctorate of Education
tima@csufresno.edu
Ayres, Elise M
Master of Arts
eayres@csufresno.edu
Baldis, Mark
Doctor of Philosophy
mbaldis@csufresno.edu
Ballard, Bart D
Master of Arts
BBALLARD@CSUFRESNO.EDU
Ballard, O D
Master of Arts
duaneb@csufresno.edu
Barnes, Danella M
Master of Arts
dabarnes@csufresno.edu
Beatie, Brigham R
Master of Arts
bbeatie@csufresno.edu
Castroconde, Brittany A
Master of Science
bcastroconde@csufresno.edu
Cho, William C
Bachelor of Science
williamch@csufresno.edu
Cliff, Sandi E
Master of Arts
scliff@csufresno.edu
Coles, Michael G
Doctor of Philosophy
mcoles@csufresno.edu
Contrestano, Katherine G
Master of Arts
katcontro@mail.fresnostate.edu
Cooper, Michael W
Master of Education
micooper@csufresno.edu
www.fresnostate.edu
Phone
559.278.2203
559.278.8896
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Name
Degree
Email
Coronado, Adam R
Master of Arts
adcoronado@csufresno.edu
Demanty, David A
Bachelor of Science
ddemanty@csufresno.edu
Duncan, Donald C
Bachelor of Arts
dduncan@csufresno.edu
Eberl, Rese
Master of Science
reberl@csufresno.edu
Flitcraft, Edward W
Master of Science
eflitcraft@csufresno.edu
Flores, Nicole J
High School Graduate
nflores@csufresno.edu
Gil, Joseph Y
Bachelor of Science
jygremy@mail.fresnostate.edu
Gilbert, Jenelle N
Doctor of Philosophy
jgilbert@csufresno.edu
559.278.8902
Gilbert, Wade D
Doctor of Philosophy
wgilbert@csufresno.edu
559.278.5170
Gray, Robert J
Bachelor of Arts
rgray@csufresno.edu
Hamel, Timothy A
Master of Arts
thamel@csufresno.edu
Hurley, Wayne B
High School Graduate
whurley@csufresno.edu
Imamura, Haruo
Bachelor of Arts
himamura@csufresno.edu
Jackson, Catherine G
Doctor of Philosophy
cgrjack@csufresno.edu
Khal, Christopher R
Master of Arts
ckhal@csufresno.edu
Kinnunen, David A
Doctor of Philosophy
dkinnunen@csufresno.edu
Lewis-Kinnunen, Dawn K
Doctor of Philosophy
dalewis@csufresno.edu
559.278.8517
Martin, Robert K
Doctor of Philosophy
robertm@csufresno.edu
559.278.3008
McAlpine, Justine J
Master of Arts
jmcalpin@csufresno.edu
559.278.8903
McMillen, John D
Doctor of Philosophy
johnmcmillen@csufresno.edu
559.278.1123
Minniear, Thomas C
Doctor of Philosophy
thomasm@csufresno.edu
559.278.8881
Morales, Jacobo O
Doctor of Philosophy
jacobom@csufresno.edu
559.278.5168
Morand, Kim I
Master of Arts
kmorand@csufresno.edu
Ostatnigrosh, Vladimir
Bachelor of Science
vostatnigrosh@csufresno.edu
Pagsanjan, Rosanna G
Master of Arts
rpagsanjan@csufresno.edu
www.fresnostate.edu
Phone
559.278.6049
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Name
Degree
Email
Phillips, Tami L
Master of Arts
tphillips@csufresno.edu
Pryor, John L
Master of Science
lukepryor@csufresno.edu
Pryor, Riana R
Doctor of Philosophy
rianapryor@csufresno.edu
Reed, Stephanie D
Doctor of Philosophy
sdmreed@csufresno.edu
Sailor, Scott R
Doctorate of Education
ssailor@csufresno.edu
Spitzer, Dennis K
Master of Arts
dspitzer@csufresno.edu
Thomason, Patricia M
Bachelor of Arts
patth@csufresno.edu
www.fresnostate.edu
Phone
559.278.2543
559.278.6019
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