Health, Science, and Technology
Kinesiology
Welcome to the home page for the Kinesiology. This is a good starting point to explore our divisional offerings. We offer the following kinesiology lecture courses: Introduction to Kinesiology and Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries. Our physical fitness courses include: aerobic circuits, weight training, strength and conditioning, and circuit training. Our co-ed recreational sport activity courses include: badminton, basketball, bowling, and volleyball. We also offer two traditional team sports (women’s volleyball and men’s basketball).
What You Will Learn
As a Kinesiology student you will have the opportunity to take a combination of courses from 3 concentrations:
A. Kinesiology (KIN)
The body has a complex system of movement. Courses in the Kinesiology concentration focus on demonstrating how the human body moves during work, athletic and leisure activities. The following Kinesiology courses are currently offered:
- Introduction to KinesiologySports
- Training I-Fundamentals
- Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
- First Aid and CPR (HEALTH)
B. Physical Fitness and Recreational Activities (KIN or ATHL)
We live in a society where the health dangers of a sedentary lifestyle and stress can lead to such chronic diseases as obesity, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Participation in Physical Fitness and Recreational Activities courses will allow you to develop and enjoy the benefits of a holistic approach to being physically active while also forming the foundation leading to a healthful, life-long penchant for physical fitness through recreational activities and exercise.
You may choose from the following Physical Fitness and Recreational Activity courses:
- Circuit Training
- Cross-Fitness
- Weights/Strength Training
- Step Aerobics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Sports Training
- Volleyball
- Yoga (coming soon)
Additional Physical Fitness and Kinesiology courses are currently being developed.
C. Athletics (ATHL)
We offer our students the opportunity to participate in two intercollegiate teams (Men’s Basketball and Women’s Volleyball), which compete in the Bay Valley Conference of the California Community Colleges Athletic Association (CCCAA). The following courses are specifically designed to improve athletic skills and strengthen physical endurance, are offered to our student-athletes:
- ATHL 2 Basketball Foundations (Summer)
- ATHL 6 Intercollegiate Men’s Basketball (Fall/Spring)
- ATHL 7 Basketball Team Pre-Season Preparation (Fall)
- ATHL 71 Intercollegiate Women’s Volleyball (Fall)
- ATHL 72 Volleyball Strategy and Theories (Spring/Summer)
- ATHL 73 Volleyball Team Pre-season Preparation (Spring/Summer)
- KIN 60 Circuit Training (Fall/Spring/Summer)
Recommended Course Sequence
For courses with the same name and different numbers, we recommend going from lower to higher in the numerical sequence.
What can I do with a degree in Kinesiology?
The Kinesiology Department does not currently offer a degree, but it does offer courses specific to multiple career fields. We train physical therapists who work in the rehabilitation industry. Coaches also require an understanding of kinesiology so that they can guide athletes through specialized body movements used in sports. Athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, and fitness workers apply kinesiological principles to their jobs as they create exercise programs and offer advice on body maintenance and the prevention of injuries.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that open positions for physical therapists are expected to increase much faster (by 36%) than the average for all occupations. The BLS attributes this growth to an increasing population of elderly citizens in need of physical rehabilitation and advances in medical technology that allow more conditions to be treated with physical therapy.
The future for coaching and athletic scouting positions is also very promising. As a group, they are anticipated to grow quickly (by 15%) due to the growing popularity of sporting event participation and the heightened awareness ofC the need to prevent concussion among athletes. Likewise, open positions for fitness trainers and instructors are expected to grow by 13%, which is about average compared to all job sectors.
Degrees & Certificates
Contact Information
Susanne Altenbach
saltenbach@peralta.edu
Linda Dewrance
ldewrance@peralta.edu