The graduate degree in kinesiology integrates the science of human movement, the practice
of relevant research methods and the advanced studies of fitness and wellness. Candidates
in this program receive diverse training in order to meet growing societal demands
like obesity as well as to expand knowledge of exercise and sport performance. The
program includes academic as well as practical experiences in the student’s chosen
area of study.
Perform research with faculty Students benefit from core classes that teach fundamental research skills, ethical
insight and legal awareness. Faculty routinely perform research and always bring students
into the experience. We have state-of-the-art equipment to measure oxygen levels,
cardiac outcomes, muscle function, immune parameters and environmental extremes. In
our exercise physiology lab, we have a treadmill big enough for 6 people to run at
the same time.
Join a legacy of alumni The M.S. in Kinesiology offers a core curriculum and three concentration options which
lead to the development of future leaders, clinicians, coaches and educators. Our
students have gone on to work as exercise physiologists and in other kinesiology-related
careers in hospitals and universities all across California and the country.
Leadership in Kinesiology
KIN 500
This course covers the historical and philosophical roles of sport programs in education.
Sports Nutrition
KIN 546
This course provides a foundation in the science of exercise nutrition and bioenergetics.
Clinical Exercise Intervention for Chronic Disease
KIN 566
This course will prepare students for laboratory based clinical exercise assessments
through hands on experience and guided case studies.
Student Learning Outcomes
MSKN students will demonstrate the ability to conduct, evaluate, and interpret data
related to kinesiology.
MSKN students will demonstrate the ability to make ethical choices grounded in an
evangelical Christian worldview.
MSKN students will demonstrate knowledge of legal issues in sport, exercise, and/or
physical education, including the ability to construct a thorough risk management
plan.
FAQs
1. What is kinesiology? Kinesiology is often defined as the study of human movement. The Master of Science
in Kinesiology at CBU encompasses the experience of physical activity, the theoretical
and conceptual bases of physical activity, and the professional practice centered
in physical activity.
2. What are the program's entry dates and application deadline? The M.S. in Kinesiology offers a rolling admission policy, and accepts students for
the fall (September), spring (January) or summer (May) semesters. Students may begin
the program in any semester or term. Students are strongly encouraged to have their
application files, including all needed documentation, completed at least 30 days
prior to the start of the semester.
3. What are the program's prerequisites? There are no prerequisites for the sport management concentration; however, the physical
education concentration requires a minimum of 12 semester units of study in kinesiology
including a basic movement anatomy or related course completed with a "C" or better.
Take the next step toward living your purpose
As you make decisions about graduate school, keep in mind the full social, spiritual
and educational experience awaiting you at CBU. Here, you will be supported by professors,
staff and fellow students who will help you discover your strengths and challenge
you to do more than you ever thought you could. Let us equip you with the education,
training and opportunities you'll need to start making a unique difference doing what
you love.
Application Deadlines
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November 1
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August 1
December 1
April 1
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Career Opportunities
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Athletic Trainer
Sports Manager
Health Promoter
PE Teacher
Athletic Coach
Rehabilitation Therapist
Fitness Instructor
Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Alumni Spotlight
"I don’t think that I really knew how to study until I came to CBU. It gave me the
knowledge and the foundation to go deeper in my next degree, and made me realize that
I can turn my interests in sports into a career." Eghosa Isa, 2011
Meet Some of Our Faculty
Sean Sullivan
Chair, Professor
Kinesiology chose me more than I chose it. I like to think and play, and to think
about playing. Being a professor in kinesiology allows me to do both. I’m a generalist
and get excited about all the ways I can study the integration of body and mind. My
goal is to guide students to better understand God and serve and experience him through
both our minds and bodies.
I grew up in rural Oklahoma. As a boy, I dreamed of being the incarnation of both
Troy Aikman and Wayne Gretzky. Unfortunately, my build more closely resembles Steve
Rogers pre-transformation into Captain America. Alas, since a career as the first
ever hockey/football star was not meant to be, I stumbled into academia where I study
how exercise impacts the immune system.
I love all games, sports and activities and being outside. I love to challenge myself
and my students to ask how and where the laws of nature give us insight into God’s
character. Kinesiology utilizes skills to help us connect with and love people in
unique and exciting ways. I hope to inspire my students to see past the numbers and
prescriptions to the individual who is standing before them desperate for help.
My primary research interests focus on the effects of exercise on autonomic control
of the cardiovascular system and vasculature changes related to prehypertension, exercise,
and nutrition supplementation in humans. I challenge my students to identify the underlying
assumptions behind the theories and concepts presented. It is satisfying to see students
develop creative and critical thinking through this teaching approach.
I began my undergrad majoring in biology and wanting to become an MD. After losing
an academic scholarship, I decided that biology was not for me. That is when I discovered
exercise science, a passion for exercise and chronic disease, and a passion for research.
I find it interesting just how large the umbrella of exercise science is. I like showing
my students there is a huge world they can step into above and beyond the typical
jobs.
Kinesiology chose me more than I chose it. I like to think and play, and to think
about playing. Being a professor in kinesiology allows me to do both. I’m a generalist
and get excited about all the ways I can study the integration of body and mind. My
goal is to guide students to better understand God and serve and experience him through
both our minds and bodies.
I grew up in rural Oklahoma. As a boy, I dreamed of being the incarnation of both
Troy Aikman and Wayne Gretzky. Unfortunately, my build more closely resembles Steve
Rogers pre-transformation into Captain America. Alas, since a career as the first
ever hockey/football star was not meant to be, I stumbled into academia where I study
how exercise impacts the immune system.
I love all games, sports and activities and being outside. I love to challenge myself
and my students to ask how and where the laws of nature give us insight into God’s
character. Kinesiology utilizes skills to help us connect with and love people in
unique and exciting ways. I hope to inspire my students to see past the numbers and
prescriptions to the individual who is standing before them desperate for help.
My primary research interests focus on the effects of exercise on autonomic control
of the cardiovascular system and vasculature changes related to prehypertension, exercise,
and nutrition supplementation in humans. I challenge my students to identify the underlying
assumptions behind the theories and concepts presented. It is satisfying to see students
develop creative and critical thinking through this teaching approach.
I began my undergrad majoring in biology and wanting to become an MD. After losing
an academic scholarship, I decided that biology was not for me. That is when I discovered
exercise science, a passion for exercise and chronic disease, and a passion for research.
I find it interesting just how large the umbrella of exercise science is. I like showing
my students there is a huge world they can step into above and beyond the typical
jobs.
