Centers, Institutes & Special Programs

Centers & Institutes

Center for Community Collaboration
Supports applied scholarship, collaborative research, and dissemination of knowledge regarding the status, needs, and strengths of the community, particularly related to serving children, youth, and families.

!Conectate!Family Life Center
Through a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Relations, the Center works in collaboration with local schools and other community agencies to provide after school programs which promote academic development, recreation and health education, cultural development, family bonding, and personal growth in ‘at risk’ elementary children.

Center for the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles and Obesity Prevention
Supports interdisciplinary research and works with schools and other community groups to address issues of health promotion and the prevention of obesity in children.

Center for the Advancement of Responsible Youth Sports
In collaboration with parents, physicians, teachers, and coaches, promotes positive and developmentally appropriate sport and physical activity programs for youth populations. Activities include research, evaluation, and dissemination of information through workshops, seminars, and clinics.

Center for Successful Aging
Through its educational, research and service activities, The Center for Successful Aging has as its mission the promotion of health, vitality and well-being in later years. The center has four distinct programs: Senior Fitness, Balance and Mobility, Health Promotion for Older Adults, and Outdoor Explorations.

Fall Prevention Center of Excellence (Partner)
The Center for Successful Aging at Cal State Fullerton is part of a multi-center initiative, along with the Andrus Gerontology Center at USC, the Geriatric Research Education Clinical Center of the greater Los Angeles VA, and the California Department of Health, to develop a state-wide infrastructure for services and programs designed to reduce falls in Older Californians.

Employee Wellness Program
The Employee Wellness Program, centered around the promotion of physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices, is operated by the Division of Kinesiology and Health Science (KHS). The program provides CSF faculty and staff an opportunity to participate in exercise classes and provides information for improving one’s wellness.  The program also provides on-campus internship opportunities for students who are pursing careers in health and fitness.

Sport and Movement Institute
Promotes research, creative activity, and services related to sport, physical activity, and fitness. Activities include evaluation and consultation services, outreach programs, and communication and dissemination of scholarly information through workshops, clinics, and seminars.

Special Services

Partnership with Social Services Agency
Our Human Services and Counseling programs have collaborated with the Social Services Agency of Orange County and Cypress College to offer employees opportunities to advance their educational objectives.

Professional Development / Fieldwork Office
Our Fieldwork and Community-based Learning Center provides opportunities for H&HD students to gain experience in the field of work through internships or volunteer positions. Our students serve over 200 agencies in Orange County.

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