History

Department of Kinesiology 150th Anniversary

In the 2012-13 academic year, the Department of Kinesiology celebrated 150 years since the first class in the discipline was taught at what is now San José State University. Scroll down to read a brief timeline of this amazing story. 

Department of Kinesiology Historical Timeline

Reference

Bean Bags to Bod Pods.The department history here is drawn from excerpts from Dr. Shirley Reekie's historical narrative of SJSU and the Kinesiology Department, From Bean Pods to Bod Pods. Purchase and read about this corner of academic history.

Read more about broader SJSU history on the SJSU history page

MLK LIbrary 1900s

1800s

Morris Daley Auditorium 1900s


Carlos and Smith SJSU

© David Schmitz Photography

 2000s


© David Schmitz PhotographySpartan Complex

Reference

Bean Bags to Bod Pods.The department history here is drawn from excerpts from Dr. Shirley Reekie's historical narrative of SJSU and the Kinesiology Department, From Bean Pods to Bod Pods. Purchase and read about this corner of academic history.