Overview

Founded in 1926, the Department of Kinesiology is one of the most established programs of study at SF State. We offer two concentrations for undergraduate students: (1) Exercise and Movement Sciences and (2) Integrated Teacher Education Program; and three concentrations for graduate students: (1) Exercise Physiology, (2) Movement Science and (3) Physical Activity: Social Scientific Perspectives.

Students receive a comprehensive, high-quality education in kinesiology and are encouraged to be physically active and develop fitness and skill in a variety of activities. Graduates leave the program prepared to pursue further graduate study or to embark on careers in fitness, physical education, coaching, community programming, sports medicine, sport management and the broad field of allied health.

Research:

The Department of Kinesiology makes significant contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge and its application. Our goal is to develop a holistic understanding of the health of individuals and populations and create feasible approaches to solving current and emerging societal problems. The primary goal of the Department of Kinesiology is to improve human health by advancing knowledge through research. We conduct both basic and applied research in a wide array of specializations that span the physical, life, behavioral and social sciences, together with the humanities as they relate to human movement and physical activity. Kinesiology faculty and students have access to a variety of laboratories and facilities that provide for research, student learning and community engagement.

Exercise Physiology Laboratory:

Location: GYM 111a

Director: Dr. Matt Lee

Link: https://kin.sfsu.edu/exercise-physiology-laboratory

 

Muscle Physiology Laboratory:

Location: GYM 139 & GYM 111a

Instagram: @musclephyslab

Link: https://www.musclephyslab.com/

 

Neuro Tech Laboratory:

Location: HSS 386

Director: Dr. Charmayne Hughes

Instagram: @Neurotechlab

Link: https://healthequity.sfsu.edu/

 

MAREY Laboratory:

Location: GYM 150

Director: Dr. Kate Hamel

Link: https://kin.sfsu.edu/marey-lab

 

PACE Laboratory:

Location: GYM 144

Director: Dr. Susan Zieff

Link: https://kin.sfsu.edu/pace-lab

 

Location:

1600 Holloway Avenue 

Gym 101

San Francisco, CA 94132-4161

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday 8a.m. - 5p.m.

Contact Us:

Main office: (415) 338-2244, [email protected]

Administrative Support Coordinator: Angelina Wong, (415) 338-2244

Administrative Office Coordinator: Philip Baskin, (415) 338-1258

Chair: Matt Lee, (415) 338-2709

Locker Room Manager: Christine Hintermann