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Alumni Kinesiology Public Health

Commencement 2017: Q&A with Jafra Thomas, MPH, Health Promotion and Health Behavior

Jafra Thomas will receive his master’s degree in Public Health on June 17 and is currently a doctoral degree candidate pursuing his PhD in Kinesiology. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Sports Sciences and his first master’s degree in Health and Exercise Science from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif.

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Alumni Kinesiology

Commencement 2017: Q&A with Luis “Junior” Rivera, BS Dietetics and Exercise Sport Science

Luis “Junior” Rivera will receive his bachelor’s degrees in Dietetics and Exercise and Sport Science on June 17. Junior completed a paid internship while a student in the CPHHS and has his sights set on becoming a physician assistant.

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Alumni Kinesiology

Commencement 2017: Q&A with Jessica Klopfenstein, BS Kinesiology

Jessica Klopfenstein graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology in winter 2016. Since completing her degree, she’s been working on campus as a TOUR Ambassador. Following commencement, Jessica will start physical therapy school in southern California.

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Kinesiology Students

CPHHS student going for his personal gold

Believe it or not, Keet somehow is able to sleep at night. He manages his busy schedule with a delicate balance of keeping a meticulous calendar and asking for help from his advisors.

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Kinesiology News Research

New modified toy car designs offer children with disabilities more options

Independent movement has been linked to a wide range of developmental benefits in young children.

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Alumni Features Kinesiology Students

Five questions for 5 under 5 panelist Ellen Yin

“The internships I completed as part of my undergraduate course requirements gave me hands-on experience in the fitness industry and allowed me to develop new skills and professional relationships. My first job out of college was with the same company I had interned for during my senior year.”