Overview

Kinesiology at California State University Chico achieves its mission through innovative and engaging instruction, scholarship, and professional service. The uniqueness of our integrative discipline is that we work to promote lifelong learning and physical activity to enhance the quality of life and health for all.

Careers

Society is recognizing the health and quality of life implications associated with low levels of physical activity. Graduates of the Department of Kinesiology are well prepared to work in a variety of physical activity professions serving people of all ages. Student- centered instruction blending theoretical knowledge and hands - on experience makes our graduates attractive candidates for careers or advanced study in preventative and rehabilitative exercise training, corporate fitness, personal training and fitness leadership, physical education, and sports medicine.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Kinesiology

Statistical Methods in Kinesiology Research

Research Design in Kinesiology

Adapted Physical Education

Athletic Training Education

Pedagogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chico, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Satisfactory grade point average as specified in Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Admission Requirements in the University Catalog.

Approval by the department and the Office of Graduate Studies.

A major or minor in Kinesiology from an accredited institution, or an equivalent approved by the Office of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Coordinator or, in absence of a degree in Kinesiology, completion of the following (or their equivalent): KINE 322 (Biomechanics), KINE 323 (Physiology of Exercise); and two additional courses to be determined by the Graduate Coordinator. These courses must be satisfactorily completed before enrollment in graduate-level courses.

A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the last 60 units of undergraduate work.

Evidence of completion of the Graduate Record Examination is required.

Two letters of recommendation.

A letter of intent.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17436 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17436 USD / year

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In-State

10332 USD / year

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Living costs

Chico

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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