College of Arts and SciencesDepartment of Kinesiology

www.csusm.edu/kinesiology

Get a B.S. in Kinesiology!

Options in:• 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

Subdisciplines & Careers

The next slides present the major subdisciplines in the field of Kinesiology followed by possible career choices

The program at CSUSM may not include in-depth study in each of these areas so we recommend contacting a faculty advisor if you have questions• For example, we do not have programs that lead directly to

Athletic Training or Registered Dietitian Certifications although many of our students pursue these in graduate school.

Exercise physiology

Parent disciplines: physiology and P.E.

Study of how the body functions during exercise (stress)• Anatomy• Biochemistry• Cellular biology

Areas of study in exercise phys: research

Cardiovascular systemPulmonary systemNervous systemAutonomic systemMuscular systemBioenergetics and metabolismEndocrine systemImmune systemSkeletal system

Areas of study in exercise phys: clinical

Microgravity and space flightGerontologySpinal cord injuryStrokeCardiac rehabPulmonary rehabBody comp/wt control

Exercise & diabetesExercise & pregnancyMuscle sorenessEnvironmental ex physErgogenic aidsPediatric ex physExercise and HIV

Biomechanics

Parent discipline: kinesiology• Mechanical and anatomical aspects of

human movement

Biomechanics: study of human body in motion• Quantitative

analysis of motion

Biomechanics of exercise & sport

Exercise to minimize injury and improve performanceEquipment development (shoes, fabrics, swim suits, helmets, racquets)Technique development (i.e. plyometrics, isokinetics)

Rehabilitative biomechanics

Exercises and machines to train injured individuals• Canes, crutches, walkers,

orthotics, prostheses, wheelchairs

What do sport nutritionists study?

Performance and:• Carbohydrate intake• Protein intake• Fat intake• Vitamin and mineral

intake• Water and

electrolytes• Ergogenic aids

Nutrition in healing

Health related aspects• Heart disease• Genetic engineering• Obesity

Sport psychology

Parent disciplines: psychology and physical education• Psychology: study of human

behavior

Sport psychology• 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 sportOvertrainingSubstance abuse in athletesTeam cohesion

K-12 Physical Education

Teach physical education in public & private schools

Additional endorsements include special education, health education

Teach fitness, instill self-esteem, affect a child’s life forever!

What can I do with a degree in Kinesiology?

Physical/Occupational therapy

Physical education

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?

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 marketingGerontology movement specialistHealth & fitness writerMedical technologistMilitary fitnessNurse practitionerOccupational safety specialistPharmaceutical salesYouth program coordinator