program description

the programs in kinesiology at san francisco state university are carefully designed so that students experience the multidisciplinary foundations of human movement and physical activity. students gain theoretical and practical knowledge related to the biological, physical, behavioral, sociocultural, philosophical, and psychological factors underlying human movement and physical activity. the field of kinesiology studies underlying factors in the context of skill in a variety of contexts, including those related to activities of daily living, work settings, recreation, sport, and the performing arts. factors and parameters associated with conditioning, learning, and rehabilitation are studied across the lifespan and within a diversity of populations. in addition, sport is studied as a personal endeavor and social institution. thematic emphases allow students to select patterns of courses tailored to meet individual interests and career goals.

interested freshmen desiring a bachelor of science in kinesiology should apply to the program as pre-kinesiology.

upper-division applicants will be considered for admission to the major. to be admitted to the major, students must have upper-division status (earned at least 60 units by the preceding semester) and are recommended to complete prerequisite courses (human biology, human anatomy, human physiology, elementary statistics, and introduction to kinesiology), all with grades of c or better. the applicants should choose their concentration (i.e., exercise and movement science or integrated teacher education program) at the time of their application.

please note, admission to the pre-major does not guarantee admission to the major program, but it indicates a student's interest in applying for that major.  students must apply to enter the major before their junior year.