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University Catalog 2021-2022 
    
University Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science


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School of Kinesiology, Nutrition and Food Science

Physical Education 206
Phone: (323) 343-4650
Fax: (323) 343-6482
E-mail: schoolkns@calstatela.edu
Website: www.calstatela.edu/hhs/knfs

Director

Ray De Leon
rdeleon@calstatela.edu
323-343-4855

Overview

The School of Kinesiology, Nutrition and Food Science focuses on the study of human physical activity, dietary practices, and food manufacturing processes. The School’s mission is to prepare professionals to practice at the baccalaureate and masters level, conduct research, pursue graduate study, and engage in public and professional service. The overall goals of the School are to promote adoption of lifestyles that involve health-related physical activity and healthy eating at various stages of the lifecycle, and to encourage production of healthy, safe, and attractive foods.

Degree Programs

The School of Kinesiology Nutrition and Food Science offers Bachelor of Science degree programs in Exercise Science, in Food Science and Technology, in Kinesiology and in Nutritional Science; Master of Science degree programs in Kinesiology and in Nutritional Science.

The School offers Master of Science degree in Kinesiology and a Master of Science degree in Nutritional Science.

Credentials, Certificates and other Non-Degree programs

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Kinesiology Option III - Subject Matter Preparation for Single Subject Teaching Credential is approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing as the subject matter program that qualifies students for the Single Subject credential in Physical Education. Students should consult with credential advisers in the School of Kinesiology Nutrition and Food Science and the Charter College of Education.

The Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization APEAA is an advanced credential by the State of California for holders of the single-subject teaching credential in Physical Education, or a Multiple Subject Credential or an Education Specialist Credential, each with a physical education background.

The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) enables students to complete the academic requirements needed to qualify for a dietetic internship or supervised practice needed to qualify to take the examination to become a Registered Dietitian (R.D.). The DPD is completed as part of the baccalaureate degree program in Nutritional Science. The BS DPD at Cal State Los Angeles is currently granted accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics Education (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL. 60606-6995, (312) 899-0040, ext. 5400.

The Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nutritional Science provides students with the knowledge and skills required by ACEND to become an entry level registered dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN). Upon successful completion of this program students will be provided a verification statement which will allow for application to a supervised practice program (dietetic internship).

The School also offers a wide variety of physical activity and exercise courses for university students, staff, faculty. Programs for members of the community are also available at the Mobility Center. The Mobility Center is a service-learning based therapeutic exercise program located off campus at 1000 S. Fremont Avenue Building B-1, Lower Level, Suite B10200 Alhambra CA 91803.

The Faculty

Professors: Roberta Beyer, Dwan Bridges, Andrew Cornwell, Ray de Leon (Director), Christine Dy, Daniel Frankl, Kathryn Hillstrom, Nazareth Khodiguian, Samuel Landsberger, Anne Larson, Sunil Mangalassary
Associate Professors: Stefan Keslacy 
Assistant Professor: Sierra Cordova, George Crocker, Kimberly Gottesman, Michael Selvan Joseph, Sae-Mi Lee, Anureet Kaur Shah, Ailish Sheard, Clea Tucker, Jing Zhao
Emeriti: Jerry Reed Ball, Laura Calderon, Mary Conroy, Cameron Scott Deeds, Patricia A. Delaney, Rod A. Faurot, Anita H. Fisher, John W. Hermann, Melva E. Irvin, Pera Jambazian, Carol G. McKenzie, Margaret E. McWilliams, Robert A. Miller, Marguerite Mochel, Ron Morris, Reed E. Nilsen, Mary L. Schreiber, Janet A. Seaman, Patricia L. Wagner, Patricia M. White.

Programs

    Degree - UndergraduateDegree - GraduateCertificate - UndergraduateCertificate - Post-BaccalaureateCredential - Teaching

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