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Department of Kinesiology

Message from the Chair


Welcome to the Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Fresno! Our goal is to provide educational opportunities and a variety of practical experiences that will help prepare students for professional careers and/or advanced study.

The department offers courses, labs, and real-world experiences specific to careers in exercise and clinical exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport and exercise psychology, public school teaching, athletic training, coaching, corporate fitness and wellness, and more.

We have energetic, well-educated faculty, who are very involved in teaching, research, health and wellness promotion, and athletic performance. Further, our faculty are committed to helping students achieve their personal goals; student success is a top priority!  

Please feel free to contact any of the faculty to learn more about your future in Kinesiology at Fresno State.

- Jenelle N. Gilbert, Ph.D., CMPC