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Exploring human movement and its impacts on health, society and quality of life

Kinesiology studies human movement from multiple perspectives – biological, behavioral, and socio-cultural – to prepare students to lead and participate in a modern, complex society. Our graduates acquire the knowledge and experiences

  • to prepare for pre-professional training for physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, and other allied health fields
  • to pursue graduate study in exercise science, physical education, adapted physical education, sport management, and public health
  • to work in fitness and sport industries, teaching and coaching, and various allied-health settings

The Kinesiology Department at Sonoma State provides students with well-structured set of curricular and co-curricular experiences, academic advising, and mentorship. Our current and past students credit our small classes, teaching-focused faculty, proactive advising, opportunities to engage in research, and meaningful field experiences for their positive experience in Kinesiology.

Kinesiology Department Mission, Vision & Learning Objectives

Careers in Kinesiology

Kinesiology prepares students for careers or further study in fitness, health promotion, fitness assessment and exercise prescription, research, and the clinical aspects of the allied health field, such as cardiac rehabilitation. Kinesiology is also an appropriate major for students interested in careers in medicine, physical or occupational therapy, athletic training, physician assistance, chiropractic, and other allied health professions.

Our graduates work in a wide variety of fields that emphasize physical activity and help individuals improve how their bodies move and perform. Some of the careers that our graduates’ have pursued:

  • Chiropractor
  • Physical therapist
  • Physician assistant
  • Occupational therapist
  • Respiratory therapist
  • Athletic director
  • Athletic coach
  • Fitness instructor
  • Personal trainer
  • Strength and conditioning coach
  • Health educator
  • Kinesiology lecturer
  • Medical device sales
  • Pharmaceutical sales
  • Campus recreation coordinator