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What is Kinesiology?

Study Movement and Health

As a Kinesiology major, you'll use your knowledge of physiology and movement to improve people's lives through movement.

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Gill didn’t let needing a wheelchair crush his competitive spirit. Through someone he met in physical therapy, he began playing wheelchair basketball, eventually joining the Golden State Road Warriors in 1991.

The team, originally known as the Golden State 76ers, is part of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA). The Golden State Road Warriors are one of 15 teams in the NWBA’s Division 1. Read more.

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Kinesiology Degree

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Kinesiology Classes

Kinesiology Classes

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I pretty much got into community college, not knowing how to college, I got very lost after the first two community colleges and ended up here at Mission College. I surrounded myself with like-minded individuals by joining a kinesiology club. School is very important to me because with my parents coming from the Philippines, they didn't have these opportunities.

Kim Pajarillo '17

Athletic Strength Training Major

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A woman grips a weight in front of her. Weight Training - Introduction (KIN 035A)

Enhance your muscular fitness and overall body tone. Increase understanding of weight training, including safety and proper lifting techniques.

An illustration of a human chest and arm with bones and muscles labeled.Anatomy and Kinesiology - Introduction (KIN 074)

Learn about the major muscles of the body. Analyze activity and identify movement patterns, and muscle groups.

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Hatha Yoga - Introduction (KIN 061A)

Learn basic Hatha yoga poses with an emphasis on form and body alignment. Improve Strength, flexibility, and balance.

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Fire Agility - Introduction (KIN-039A)

Practice the specific skills required to pass a physical agility firefighting test. Non-Fire Tech students welcome.

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Ballet - Introduction (KIN 041A)

Designed to introduce students to the discipline, aesthetics, traditions, and historical background of classical ballet.

Two female students sit in a college building working on laptops. They are laughing.Stress Management through Exercise (Kin 069)

Identify the stress process and how it relates to personal health and exercise. Develop exercise routines and intervention strategies.

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Aikido - Introduction (Kin 051A)

Gain an introduction to the philosophy, principles, and physical techniques of Aikido. A non-violent martial art form, Aikido emphasizes harmony to resolve conflicts.

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Varsity Sports

Join a varsity team, we are state-ranked in basketball and baseball.

Varsity Sports
Ballet dancing
Mission Dance Company

Like to Dance and perform? Join our dance company.

Dance Company
Nutrition courses.
Nutrition Courses

Nutritional Science is  connected to food science, chemistry, and biology.

Nutrition Courses
What Can You do with a Kinesiology Degree?
Kinesiology Salary
Skills Needed
  • Active listening and communication ability.
  • Ability to give instruction and monitor situations.
  • Service-orientated mentality.
  • Maintain physical fitness.
  • Able to assessment clients/students.
  • Compassion and Empathy.
Explore Career Paths
If you don't know what to major in, or you already have a major but don't know how it translates into a career, start here. At Mission we can help you research your major and career options so you can make informed decisions. Read more about Career paths.
Kinesiology Careers
  • Fitness Instructor
  • Athletics Director
  • Coach or Scout
  • Athletics Trainer
  • Sports Manager
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Personal Trainers
  • Physical Therapists, Chiropractor, or Occupational Therapists
  • Nutritionists or Dietitians
  • Sports Medicine
  • Teachers and Professors