Kinesiology

Purposes

• To provide students the opportunity to participate in a program designed to aid in the development of physical efficiency, healthful living, social cooperation and individual activity for the enjoyable and intelligent use of leisure time;
• To introduce students to the potential benefits of a stimulating systematic exercise program; 
• To prepare students for careers in teaching, coaching, therapeutic science, athletic training, and recreation-oriented community service programs.

Tradition of Excellence

The Department of Kinesiology offers students many unique opportunities. Students participate with experienced and nationally recognized professors in a dynamic, hands-on educational experience. The faculty gives the students a deep insight into the area of sport and physical education, making the program perfect for a variety of interests. In addition, the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is nationally accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Programs (CAATE). As part of the educational program, students participate in practical laboratory and internship programs, observation and participation in hospitals and physical therapy centers, observation of surgery and special lecture series with medical doctors and other medical experts.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Department of Kinesiology are prepared for a variety of opportunities that await them after leaving PLNU. Many students go on to graduate schools in physical therapy, athletic training, physician assistant, exercise physiology and medical school. Other students become teachers and/or coaches. Still others go on to work as program directors at hospitals and sports clinics. With the experiences and education found at PLNU, the opportunities in fields related to Kinesiology become reality.

Majors
Athletic Training
Exercise Science
Physical Education 

Minor
Athletic Coaching

Course Descriptions
Athletic Training
Kinesiology
Physical Education

Faculty

Ted Anderson, Ph.D.
Texas A&M University

Jerry L. Arvin, M.S.
Butler University

Nicole L. Cosby, Ph.D.
University of Virginia

Ann E. Davis, M.Ed.
National University

Ben E. Foster, M.A.
San Diego State University

Susan E. Ganz, Ph.D.
University of New Mexico

Timothy M. Hall, Ed.D.
Alliant International University

Richard M. Hills, M.A.
San Diego State University

Leon M. Kugler, Ph.D.
University of Toledo

Alan G. Nakamura, M.A.
Azusa Pacific University

Shane H. Peterson, M.A.
Azusa Pacific University

Jeff A. Sullivan, Ph.D., Chair
Oregon State University

William B. Westphal, M.Ed.
Occidental College

Arthur J. Wilmore, M.A.
California Polytechnic State University