Program Overview

Introduction to the Kinesiology Program

The Kinesiology program at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) offers a comprehensive education in the field of kinesiology, with a focus on preparing students for careers in physical education, exercise science, and related fields.

Undergraduate Degree Programs

The Kinesiology department offers several undergraduate degree programs, including:

• B.S. in Kinesiology, Option in Exercise Science
• B.S. in Kinesiology, Option in Fitness
• B.S. in Kinesiology, Option in Physical Education - Teacher Education
• B.S. in Kinesiology, Option in Psychology and Leadership

Graduate Degree Programs

The Kinesiology department also offers several graduate degree programs, including:

• M.S. Athletic Training
• M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction in Physical Education
• M.S. in Kinesiology, Option in Exercise Science
• M.S. in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

Physical Education Teacher Education

The Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) option provides students with the subject matter preparation required to earn a credential for teaching physical education in California public schools. The program includes two concentrations: K-12 Physical Education Teacher Education and Adapted Physical Education (APE) teacher education.

Physical Education Teacher Education Concentration

The K-12 PETE concentration meets the subject matter competence requirement for the Single Subject Preliminary Credential in Physical Education. Students are prepared to effectively plan, teach, and evaluate lessons in a variety of learning experiences that incorporate the California State Standards for Physical Education.

Adapted Physical Education Concentration

The Adapted Physical Education (APE) concentration provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach physical education to students with disabilities. The program includes academic coursework and supervised fieldwork experiences, and is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).

Activity Programs

The Kinesiology department offers several activity programs, including:

• After School Adapted Physical-activity Program (ASAPP)
• Camp Nugget Summer Program

After School Adapted Physical-activity Program (ASAPP)

The ASAPP program is designed for children with disabilities and neurodiversity, and provides individualized and group instruction in fundamental motor skills, health-related physical fitness, and cooperative lead-up games.

Camp Nugget Summer Program

The Camp Nugget program is a 4-week summer program that provides children with disabilities and neurodiversity with a variety of physical activity experiences, including aquatics, dance, and adapted sports.

Undergraduate Advising

Undergraduate advising for Kinesiology is done through the CHHS Advising Center, which provides students with guidance on declaring majors and minors, course scheduling, and graduating planning.