College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Kinesiology
www.csusm.edu/kinesiology
Get a B.S. in
Kinesiology!
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Physical Education
Applied Exercise Science
Pre-physical Therapy
Health Science
What is Kinesiology
all about?
Study of human movement
Combines biology,
chemistry, physics,
psychology, sociology,
health, and education
Exercise physiology
Parent disciplines:
physiology and P.E.
Study of how the
body functions
during exercise
(stress)
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Anatomy
Biochemistry
Cellular biology
Areas of study in
exercise phys: research
Cardiovascular system
Pulmonary system
Nervous system
Autonomic system
Muscular system
Bioenergetics and
metabolism
Endocrine system
Immune system
Skeletal system
Areas of study in
exercise phys: clinical
Microgravity and
space flight
Gerontology
Spinal cord injury
Stroke
Cardiac rehab
Pulmonary rehab
Body comp/wt
control
Exercise & diabetes
Exercise &
pregnancy
Muscle soreness
Environmental ex
phys
Ergogenic aids
Pediatric ex phys
Exercise and HIV
Biomechanics
Parent discipline: kinesiology
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Mechanical and anatomical aspects of
human movement
Biomechanics: study of human body in
motion
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Quantitative
analysis of motion
Biomechanics of
exercise & sport
Exercise to minimize
injury and improve
performance
Equipment
development (shoes,
fabrics, swim suits,
helmets, racquets)
Technique development
(i.e. plyometrics,
isokinetics)
Rehabilitative
biomechanics
Exercises and machines
to train injured individuals
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Canes, crutches, walkers,
orthotics, prostheses,
wheelchairs
What do sport
nutritionists study?
Performance and:
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Carbohydrate intake
Protein intake
Fat intake
Vitamin and mineral
intake
Water and
electrolytes
Ergogenic aids
Nutrition in healing
Health related
aspects
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Heart disease
Genetic engineering
Obesity
Sport psychology
Parent disciplines:
psychology and physical
education
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Psychology: study of human
behavior
Sport psychology
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Fundamental relationships
among human behavior,
exercise, and sport
What do sport
psychologists study?
Pre-competition
anxiety
Exercise and stress
reduction
PE and self-esteem
Personality and
sports success
Exercise adherence
Aggression in sport
Overtraining
Substance abuse in
athletes
Team cohesion
K-12 Physical Education
Teach physical education
in public & private schools
Additional endorsements
include special education,
health education
Teach fitness, instill selfesteem, affect a child’s life
forever!
What can I do with a
degree in Kinesiology?
Physical/
Occupational therapy
Physical education
What can I do with a
degree in Kinesiology?
Athletic training
Exercise physiology
What can I do with a
degree in Kinesiology?
Fitness instruction
Cardiopulmonary
rehabilitation
What can I do with a
degree in Kinesiology?
Dietetics/Sports
nutrition
Corporate fitness
What can I do with a
degree in Kinesiology?
Personal training
Strength &
conditioning
coaching
What can I do with a
degree in Kinesiology?
Wellness coaching
Clinical health
educator
The possibilities are endless…
Adult education coordinator
General manager of fitness
club
Aquatic system manager
Biomedical equipment tech
Chiropractor
Cruise ship fitness director
Ergonomist
Exercise equipment
designer
Fitness product marketing
Gerontology movement
specialist
Health & fitness writer
Medical technologist
Military fitness
Nurse practitioner
Occupational safety
specialist
Pharmaceutical sales
Youth program
coordinator