Ashley Bloodgood, Assistant Teaching Professor, Park University
The graduate program in Kinesiology at Cal State Fullerton provided me with invaluable field experience, meaningful research opportunities, and strong networking skills. By the time I graduated, I felt fully prepared and highly competitive in the job market. In addition to receiving a high-quality education, I also developed essential soft skills—such as teamwork, critical thinking, and adaptability—that have continued to serve me well throughout my career.
Dieanna Prudholme, PhD Candidate, George Mason University
Cal State Fullerton's graduate program in Kinesiology provided me with the opportunity to explore and conduct research in sports science. The knowledge and experience I gained from the program and my research allowed me to further my career in strength & conditioning and sports science at other NCAA Power 4 universities, as well as the NBA. Thanks to Fullerton's Kinesiology graduate program and supportive faculty, I am continuously able to expand my career opportunities in unique ways.
Jack Noel, Assistant Sports Performance Coach and Internship Coordinator at Long Beach State University
The Cal State Fullerton Masters of Kinesiology program was one of the most challenging but rewarding experience of my life. The level of expertise of the faculty and my fellow classmates was world-class. The program helped me grow and expand my knowledge and give me a solid foundation that I still fall back on in my current position. Anyone who goes through this program I know can be counted on in their field based of the rigors of the program. I cannot advise and encourage anyone more to invest in themselves and their future by going through this program.
Tomas Ruvalcaba, Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Santa Ana College Fire Technology Department
My time as a CSUF Kinesiology Graduate student was positive, uplifting, and laid the foundation for my professional career and pursuit of a Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences. Through various research opportunities, I was able to expand my research knowledge and experience by working with first responders (e.g., firefighters, law enforcement officers, military personnel), professional athletes, collegiate athletes, high school athletes, and elementary school students. By being involved in research, I was able to not only network with fellow graduate school professors and students, but with professionals who worked in various health and wellness occupations. Through this pool of networking, I was prepared to embrace job opportunities that found me when I did not expect them to, which has landed me today in a Tenured Track Faculty position at Santa Ana College. As an Assistant Professor in the Fire Technology Department, annually serving ~2,000 Southern California firefighters, I can genuinely say that my time in the Kinesiology Graduate Program at CSUF got me to where I am today, both professionally and academically. However, and most importantly, it gave me an opportunity to build lifelong friendships with fellow professors and students that I consider family today (a special shout out to my mate Dr. Lockie!).
Krissy Sanchez, PhD Candidate and Graduate Teaching Assistant, Oklahoma State University
The Cal State Fullerton Kinesiology Masters program was essential in strengthening my research skills, critical thinking, and data analysis abilities. Additionally, being in the program solidified my passion for Kinesiology and teaching.