Education and Internships

Kinesiology

Bachelor of Science Degree:

The Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology offers students general studies or a professional focus in areas such as education, sports, therapeutic intervention, and fitness/wellness.The undergraduate minor in Kinesiology, also based upon core curricula, provide opportunities for professional and/or personal enhancement.

For more information, please visit the Kinesiology website at: http://hhd.fullerton.edu/knes/

Gerokinesiology Advising Track:

This track provides students pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology, with the background knowledge and skills necessary to develop and teach a variety of fitness and mobility enhancement classes and/or personalized training/rehabilitation programs for older adults. This advising track also prepares students for advanced study in geriatric pathokinesiology, and meets national recommendations for preparing senior fitness instructors.

Master of Science Degree:

The graduate program in Kinesiology provides a broad, comprehensive study of the varied aspects of human movement. Movement across the lifespan is observed and studied from mechanical, physiological, psychological, sociocultural, behavioral, instructional, and professional perspectives.

For more information, please visit the Kinesiology website at: http://hhd.fullerton.edu/knes/graduate/overview.htm

Gerokinesiology and Clinical Exercise Science Advising Track:

This track provides students pursuing a Masters of Science in Kinesiology, with the background knowledge and experience to prepare students to work with the growing population of older adults in a variety of physical activity settings including personal training, group exercise classes, senior center and residential wellness programs, and in balance and mobility training/rehabilitation programs.