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.

the department offers a wide array of physical activity classes that provide instruction in movement and sport skills from beginning to advanced levels; an array of general education courses examining aspects of physical activity and mental-physical performance from various perspectives; prerequisites for advanced graduate study and certificates in therapeutic and allied health fields and adapted physical education; and minors leading to certification in coaching and adapted physical education.

the integrative physical education teaching education degree is designed to prepare physical educators to deliver quality physical education classes at the k-12 levels.

the mission of the concentration program area in physical education teaching education in the department of kinesiology at san francisco state university is to prepare physical educators to deliver quality physical education classes at the k-12 levels. the single-subject credential in physical education is an integrated program offered jointly by the department of kinesiology and the graduate college of education. through this program, students are educated and certified as teachers to teach physical education in public and private k-12 schools. the emphasis on pedagogical knowledge during the early field experience, pre-service, and in-service teaching experience provides the learning environment for teachers to develop the necessary skills to educate a diverse student population to be physically educated individuals for lifelong physical activity.