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We're here to support you in your quest for knowledge, understanding, and practical skills. This portion of the site provides links to the information and procedures needed to complete a Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology, a Master Degree in Kinesiology, a Minor in Kinesiology, and Activity and/or General Education Program requirements.
Advising
Advisors
If you are unsure who your advisor is or are in need of a KIN advisor, please contact Victoria Duval, victoria.duval@sjsu.edu.
Dr. Cole Armstrong - cole.armstrong@sjsu.edu
Dr. Matthew Bejar - matthew.bejar@sjsu.edu
Dr. Ted Butryn - theodore.butryn@sjsu.edu
Dr. Seung Ho Chang - seungho.chang@sjsu.edu
Dr. Jessica Chin - jessica.chin@sjsu.edu
Dr. Craig Cisar - craig.cisar@sjsu.edu
Dr. Michael Dao - michael.dao@sjsu.edu
Dr. David Daum - david.daum@sjsu.edu
Dr. Yang Hu - yang.hu@sjsu.edu
Dr. Areum Jensen - areum.jensen@sjsu.edu
Dr. Li Jin - li.jin@sjsu.edu
Dr. Jihyun Lee - jihyun.lee@sjsu.edu
Dr. Peggy Plato - peggy.plato@sjsu.edu
Dr. Erin Siebert - erin.siebert@sjsu.edu
Dr. Tamar Semerjian - tamar.semerjian@sjsu.edu
Dr. Emily Wughalter - emily.wughalter@sjsu.edu
University Advising Links
Department Advising Links
Department Overview PDF [pdf]
Transfer Orientation PDF [pdf]
MyPlanner Instructions [pdf]
KIN Student Intake Form - Please complete to be assigned a Kinesiology Advisor. Must use your SJSU email to have access. For KIN student use only.
Transfer Orientation PDF [pdf]
MyPlanner Instructions [pdf]
KIN Student Intake Form - Please complete to be assigned a Kinesiology Advisor. Must use your SJSU email to have access. For KIN student use only.
Undergraduate Handbook
RoadMap
KIN Course Substitution Form
Independent Study Forms
Course Articulation Form
Internship Requirement
As an undergraduate and graduate student, you will gain extraordinary real-world experience
while earning course credit by completing an internship and fieldwork.
Internships enable students to develop an understanding and working knowledge of actual
operations, events, planning, and management within the field of Kinesiology.
The internship experience is an essential component in a student's course of study
designed to facilitate the integration of theoretical, applied and academic subject
matter in our field.
Information for Students
Finding an internship/fieldwork
The following are resources to help you locate an internship to apply for.-
Kinesiology student email list. Make sure you are on the email distribution list for the department. The internship manager and department chair regularly send information out to students regarding internship (and job) opportunities. If you are not on the list, contact Victoria Duval (KIN staff) at victoria.duval@sjsu.edu and ask to be added to the student email list.
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Faculty. Recommendations and/or contacts may be available through your designated Academic Advisor.
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Career Center Website. Good resources when looking and preparing for an internship are on the SJSU Career Center's website:
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Web-based job listings. Paid internships are fine. So, if you're searching for a sport-related job, here's an example of a website to check out: https://www.teamworkonline.com/
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SJSU information on internships for academic credit: http://www.sjsu.edu/gup/ugs/internship/index.html
Once you have secured an internship/fieldwork, in collaboration with your internship
site supervisor complete the relevant forms (see below) and submit them using the
link provided below to the Online Internship/Fieldwork Enrollment Form. Upon approval, Dr. Armstrong will contact you with add code information.
Notes
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A total of 50 hours for each unit is required.
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Internship hours must be completed by the last day of classes in the semester you are enrolled.
- Students must be enrolled in the internship class for hours to count. Hours cannot be retroactively counted or used for subsequent semesters.
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Once you are registered, all course information will be on Canvas.
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Questions? Contact the KIN internship manager, Dr. Cole Armstrong, cole.armstrong@sjsu.edu.
Internship and Fieldwork Documents
Internship/Fieldwork Specifications Form [pdf] (complete before accessing online enrollment)
Online Internship/Fieldwork Enrollment Form (Submit Application and All Documents Here)
Deadlines
To allow enough time to process all KIN forms, the deadlines for getting all paperwork
in each term are set in advance of the last day to enroll.
Summer 2025 (10 Weeks) Session: Wednesday, May 28th, 5pm
Fall 2025 Session: Wednesday, September 10th, 5pm
Winter 2026 Session: TBA
Spring 2026 Session: TBA
Information for Community Organizations and Site Supervisors
If you would like to set up an internship with our program, please register and complete
a university-organization agreement (UOA) using this link: https://app.calstates4.com/sjsu/sjsu-partner-proposal-form.
This is a two-step process. First is to register (fill out partner proposal form). Second,
SJSU will contact you with a request to complete online a university-organization
agreement (UOA).
If you established a UOA, in the past few years, your site's name will show up in a search here: https://app.calstates4.com/sjsu/program-sitesThe UOA is good for 5 years.
When you are ready to recruit students to intern at your site, contact Dr. Cole Armstrong
(cole.armstrong@sjsu.edu) and provide information he can forward to the students about
the internship/fieldwork opportunity. Minimally, students would need information
about the opportunity available, how to apply, and what qualifications students should
have.
Note for site supervisors: Near the end of the semester an evaluation of the student's performance will be
needed. Dr. Armstrong will provide site supervisors with the link via email.
Thank you to all of our affiliated sites for your interest and participation in our
Kinesiology Internship program. Your support and guidance complements our students'
academic experiences and helps prepare them to transition from school to their careers.
Your time is greatly appreciated by all.
Please contact the Kinesiology internship manager (Dr. Cole Armstrong, cole.armstrong@sjsu.edu)
if you have any questions.
Career Opportunities
The time is now to prepare for your career!
Listed here are numerous useful links to jobs sites related to kinesiology and a listing
of potential careers in kinesiology.
Kinesiology Student Listserve
Students should sign-up for the KIN student email distribution list, which includes
information about internships and jobs. If you do not presently receive these emails,
please go to the KIN Office, SPX 102, and request your email be added to the KIN student
distribution list or email Victoria Duval (victoria.duval@sjsu.edu). Students should
also follow the department on our social media channels where we regularly share information
about jobs in various fields of the allied health professions.
Campus Resources
We encourage all students to connect with the SJSU Alumni Association upon graduation. The Alumni Association is an excellent resource to develop professional
contacts.
Connect with the SJSU Career Center during and after your studies at SJSU. The CC provides a robust set of resources to
help guide you to the next steps in your career path.
Job Listing/Posting Sites
Salaries
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), has a salary calculator
tool that you might find useful in researching national salary data.
Career Paths & Job Titles
Careers in areas related to Kinesiology are many and varied. Listed below are some
potential career areas related to Kinesiology with links to job descriptions and data
(scroll down the page).
Medicine
- C-V Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Play or Movement Therapy
- C-V Technology, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine
K-12 Schools
- Athletic Administrator
- Athletic Coach
- Athletic Trainer
- Teacher of Physical Education
- Teacher of Adapted Physical Education
Colleges & Universities
Same as Public Schools, plus
- Teacher and/or researcher in:
- Adapted Physical Education
- Kinesiology - Interdisciplinary Philosophy
- Motor Control, Motor Learning, Motor Development
- Athletic Administration
- Psychology of Sport
- Biomechanics
- Sociology of Sport
- Exercise Physiology
- Pedagogy
- Sports Management
- History of Sport
- Intramural Director
- Sports Information
University and Professional Athletics
- Athletics Sports Broadcaster
- Sports Photographer
- Facilities Manager
- Sports Journalist
- Sports Psychologist
- Sports Artist
- Sport Management
- Sport Marketing
- Ticket Sales
- Fan Community Support
- Branding
Other Public Enterprises
- Employee in Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
- Fitness, Health, Stress Management, Weight Control Counselor
- Manager/Employee of Health/Athletic/Fitness Club, Resort, YMCA, or Sports Medicine Clinic
- Biomechanical Analyst
- Sports Psychologist
- Early Education Movement Specialist (preschools, child development centers)Adult Education Movement Specialist (retirement centers, outreach programs)
- Recreation Director or Sports Leader for club, church, hospital, penitentiary, camp, or other private or public agency
- Private Fitness or Sports Instructor/CoachSporting Goods Salesperson
Allied Health Profession Career Titles
Aquatics program coordinator
Biomedical scientist*
Camp director
Chiropractor*
Coach
Community health worker
College/University professor*
Corporate wellness consultant
Dentist*
Exercise program administrator
Fitness specialist
Geriatric recreational activities coordinator
Health Educator
Health and nutrition consultant
Health club manager
Health promotions specialist
Medical assistant
Nurse*
Occupational therapy*
Outdoor recreation director
Orthopedic Medicine*
Personal trainer
Physical Therapist*
Physician's assistant*
Public health worker
Recreational Manager
Recreational therapist*
Rehabilitation specialist*
Sports counselor*
Sports program supervisor
Strength and conditioning coach
Summer camp administrator
Surgical technician*
Therapy Pool Manager
Biomedical scientist*
Camp director
Chiropractor*
Coach
Community health worker
College/University professor*
Corporate wellness consultant
Dentist*
Exercise program administrator
Fitness specialist
Geriatric recreational activities coordinator
Health Educator
Health and nutrition consultant
Health club manager
Health promotions specialist
Medical assistant
Nurse*
Occupational therapy*
Outdoor recreation director
Orthopedic Medicine*
Personal trainer
Physical Therapist*
Physician's assistant*
Public health worker
Recreational Manager
Recreational therapist*
Rehabilitation specialist*
Sports counselor*
Sports program supervisor
Strength and conditioning coach
Summer camp administrator
Surgical technician*
Therapy Pool Manager
*Additional training is needed in these fields.
Related Organizations
Graduation
How to Apply for Graduation
Once you have earned 85 units you will receive a message from the Registrar's Office
that it is time to apply for graduation online.
This online graduation application video is very helpful and will go through the steps of applying.
For deadlines, tickets, academic regalia, and ceremony details please visit the SJSU Commencement website.
