Two students in rope-climbing gear participate in a Challenge Ropes Course activity class offered by the Kinesiology department

Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion

Student in rope-climbing gear walks across a wood plank bridge as part of a Challenge Ropes Course activity class offered by the Kinesiology department

Kinesiology and Health Promotion

Welcome to the Kinesiology and Health Promotion Department! You have chosen a great major that will lead you to an incredible career in a variety of settings. Our main goal is to facilitate a timely graduation for you while providing a quality education in the field of kinesiology and health promotion

100%
of General Kinesiology undergrads complete a required internship.

Welcome to KHP!

 

We offer two Bachelor of Science degree options:

1) General Option
2) Physical Education Teacher Education or PETE*

 

 And four minor options:

1) Adapted Physical Activity
2) Exercise Science
3) Public Health
4) Sport and Social Justice

 

*Most students who elect the PETE subplan will obtain a California teaching credential which will qualify them to teach physical education in the state's public and private schools at either the elementary or secondary level.

In addition to serving its own majors, the KHP Department provides required and elective courses in kinesiology and health to meet the educational needs throughout the University. The Activity Program provides courses such as basketball, yoga, pickleball, social dance, self-defense, and weightlifting.

  • If you are an accepted Kinesiology Major student, you will meet one-on-one with an academic advisor from the College of Science Advising Center. You will create an Individual Academic Plan (IAP) using My Planner prior to your meeting so that an advisor can review it. After your  Initial Advisory Meeting, you will be required to check in with your advisor at least once a year (once a semester is best).

  • Please consider joining clubs. The Pre-PT and OT club are for those who study that field. You should join the KHP Club. The KHP Club is a great way to network and socialize with other KHP majors. Also, the KHP Club provides experiences for professional growth and development.

  • If you are interested in Pre-Med information, please reach out to prehealth@cpp.edu.

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