FAQs
General Information
How do I contact the Kinesiology Department?
HP-120
Office phone: 909-537-5349
Kine office hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am – 5:00 pm
What is Kinesiology?
Kinesiology is an umbrella term; in its most basic form, it is a study of human movement. Kinesiology has many subsets, including, but not limited to: Sport and Exercise Physiology, Sports and Exercise Psychology, Biomechanics, Sports Nutrition, Pedagogy, Adapted Physical Education, Motor Behaviour, Coaching, Sports Administration/Management, Outdoor Recreation, Athletic Training, and sport/exercise activities.
What are my choices within the Kinesiology Major?
CSUSB offers the following concentration (see advising forms for class requirements and times):
- Pedagogy
- Pedagogy with Adapted Physical Education
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Exercise Science
- Exercise science with Pre-Physical Therapy electives
- Coming soon: Pre-Occupation Therapy
What is Pedagogy?
Pedagogy is teacher instruction. Or put another way, teaching Physical Education teachers how to teach Physical Education.
Career options for Exercise Science majors?
Exercise Physiologist, Athletic Trainer, Biomechanist, Personal Trainer, Researcher, Aerobics/Group Exercise Instructor, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist, Dietitian/Sports Nutritionist, Employee Fitness Director, Medical Physician, Occupational Physiologist, Physical/Occupational Therapist, Strength (Sport) and Conditioning Coach, Teacher/Lecturer/Professor
More information about ACSM's Careers in Sports Medicine and Exercise Science [PDF]
Do you offer classes to waive the CSET?
No, we do not have classes to prepare you for the CSET. However, if you complete our Pedagogy program and get you degree, you do not have to take the CSET, it is waived.
Do you offer a Master degree in Kinesiology?
At the current time, CSUSB offers a Master of Education with a concentration in Kinesiology.
Career options for Pre-Physical Therapy majors?
Physical therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Physician’s Assistants.
When do I need to file a grad check and where do I go to do this?
To avoid late fees, a grad check must be requested by the posted deadlines: January for Summer graduation, February for Fall graduation, May for Winter graduation and November for Spring graduation. You may find the necessary paper work at the office of Records, Registration & Evaluations (UH-171).
How do I add a class?
If a class is open, you may add classes online until the first week of classes is over. After the first week, or if the class is already closed, you will need to come to the Kinesiology Department office to get an add slip for the instructor to sign and we will add you to the class. You have until the census date, which is about three weeks into every quarter, to turn in all add slips.
Is there a waiting list for closed classes?
There are not any waiting lists for Kinesiology classes. You will need to go to the first day of class to see if there is room and get the instructors signature on an add slip to be allowed into the class.
What are the Kinesiology Department’s faculty office hours?
All Kinesiology faculties’ office hours are posted in the
department office at the front desk.
Advising Information
Who is my advisor?
The Kinesiology office staff assigns advisors for those that do not have them every quarter after the census date, about three weeks into the term. The full list of students and advisors can be found on the front counter of the Kinesiology office in HP-120.
Who are the Kinesiology Department’s advisors?
All of our full time faculty serve as advisors.
How do I make an advising appointment?
All advisors make their own appointments so you can either call or e-mail them to set up an appointment, or go to their walk in office hours. There is also a peer advising center located in HP-235.
When do I need to come in for advising?
Advising is only mandatory once a year in the spring quarter but a student can make an appointment with their advisor at any time during the year.
Why do I have a hold on my account and how do I get this removed?
The Kinesiology Department places an advising hold on all of their majors in the spring quarter before fall registration. In order to remove this hold you will need to make an appointment with your advisor and bring your advising paperwork back to the Kinesiology Department office where it will be removed by the end of that day. If you have a hold from another department, you will need to speak to someone from that department to see what you need to do to get this removed.