Current Students
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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
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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.eduDr. Matthew Bejar - matthew.bejar@sjsu.eduDr. Stanley Butler - stanley.butler@sjsu.eduDr. Ted Butryn - theodore.butryn@sjsu.eduDr. Seung Ho Chang - seungho.chang@sjsu.eduDr. Jessica Chin - jessica.chin@sjsu.eduDr. Craig Cisar - craig.cisar@sjsu.eduDr. Michael Dao - michael.dao@sjsu.eduDr. David Daum - david.daum@sjsu.eduDr. Yang Hu - yang.hu@sjsu.eduDr. Areum Jensen - areum.jensen@sjsu.eduDr. Li Jin - li.jin@sjsu.eduDr. Jihyun Lee - jihyun.lee@sjsu.eduDr. Peggy Plato - peggy.plato@sjsu.eduDr. Shirley Reekie - shirley.reekie@sjsu.eduDr. Erin Siebert - erin.siebert@sjsu.eduDr. Tamar Semerjian - tamar.semerjian@sjsu.eduDr. Lamont Williams - lamont.williams@sjsu.eduDr. 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.
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- Undergraduate Handbook
- RoadMap
- KIN Course Substitution Form
- Independent Study Forms
- Course Articulation Form
- Internship Requirement
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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
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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.Winter 2025 Session: Wednesday, Dec 11th, 5pmSpring 2025 Session: Wednesday, February 5th, 5 pm
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. -
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- Career Opportunities
- Graduation
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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.
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