Fresno State Kinesiology


Service Awards at Fresno State!

Cecilia, Equipment Room Manager in the Kinesiology Department, is being recognized for 25 years of dedicated service. (May 2025)
Carmen, Department Coordinator, is also celebrating 25 years of service across various departments, including 8 years in Kinesiology. (May 2026)

Both Cecilia and Carmen consistently demonstrate exceptional customer service, professionalism, and dedication to supporting the goals of the department. Your hard work and commitment are truly appreciated, and we thank you for all that you do!

Congratulations on this incredible milestone!

Over the weekend we graduated over 300 students! Congratulations to the class of 2026!!!

PE Option Faculty member Dr. Nicole Smith hits the road with students for an unforgettable learning adventure!

"Thanks to Chevron for providing the wheels! We are so inspired and transformed forever by the opportunity to see how Scott Nickason and all PE teachers at Righetti High School are improving student health and preventing metabolic syndrome! It’s refreshing to see a PE program with meaningful measurable outcomes and 100% buy-in! The Chevron CHHS van made this trip feasible! Thank you" -Dr. Nicole Smith

Congratulations 🎉 We are so proud of you Colin! Your Father (The late Dr. Baldis) would be as well! Your hard work and dedication has not gone unnoticed!! 

Congratulations to one of our own Mr. Charles Bittle.

Introducing Fresno State’s 2026 Graduate Dean’s Medalists! 🎓🐾

These Bulldogs represent the very best of advanced study across our schools and colleges. Their work reflects the groundbreaking research and real-world solutions that are shaping the future of the Valley and beyond.

Celebrate their success and see how they’re making their mark: https://bit.ly/4n89Xuq

You are INVITED!!

TITLE: AI Conversation - AI in Sport Medicine & Higher Education

DATE: May 8, 2026 9:00 AM - May 8, 2026 9:45 AM PDT

Zoom Link: https://fresnostate.zoom.us/ed/6-Bbh8k0zHnRHZE6I6rzxyntd4yr_xsI4QUgKM0VjfTAsPpnXpUUU7PSSc4qxqTg9A.QdgBXm96LifyQ5A1

Dr. Christopher Ludwig serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology. His scholarly and professional expertise centers on primary care in athletic training, point-of-care ultrasound and applied neuroscience. In recent years, Ludwig has also dedicated significant effort to advancing his understanding of artificial intelligence, with particular emphasis on its integration into sports medicine, human performance and educational practice.

The AI Conversation: Dr. Christopher Ludwig

We are on a roll!!! Great things are happening in the Department of Kinesiology!

Congratulations Charlie!!! 🎉🎉🎊🎊
You make us proud!

Three world-renowned performance coaches are coming to Fresno State as part of an event we are organizing this semester. Extremely rare opportunity to connect with
-Ron Adams - Golden State Warriors, NBA Coaches Association lifetime impact award, and former Fresno State men's basketball coach;
-Tareq Azim, founder of EMPOWER, coach and advisor to countless pro athletes and CEO's, including San Fran 49ers, and former Fresno State football player;
- Vern Gambetta, over 50 years of coaching and consulting around the world with world record holders and pro teams, author of seminal book Athletic Development and founder of the Gambetta Athletic Improvement Network - GAIN, also a former Fresno State football player.
"Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from and connect with three of the world's top performance coaches, all with ties to Fresno State (1 former coach and 2 alumni). This free event will be held Monday February 23, 6-8pm at the Student Recreation Center. QR code for registration is available on the attached flyer."