Kinesiology Peer Advising Program

About The Peer Advising Program

The Kinesiology Peer Advisers are trained student advisers committed to providing resources, guidance and information to undergraduate Pre-Kinesiology and Kinesiology students. 

Drop-In hours to meet with a peer adviser are available in GYM 100B. Drop-In hours are posted outside GYM 100B or in Kinesiology Main Office GYM 101.

Peer advisers can assist students with general questions related to the following:

  • Major Pre-requisites
  • Applying to Kinesiology
  • Important Dates and Deadlines
  • Transferring Major Courses
  • Enrolling in a Capstone Course
  • Applying for Graduation
Seven kinesiology peer advisers pose for a group photo in front of an SF State Department of Kinesiology display.

How to Become a Peer Adviser 

Benefits:

  • ​Earn 1-2 units
  • Attend professional conferences
  • Build your verbal communication skills 
  • Develop interpersonal skills 
  • Great on graduate school or professional resume

Qualifications:

  • Must be a Kinesiology major
  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
  • Excellent oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students, faculty, and staff.
  • Capacity for discretion, diplomacy and confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated record of leadership, maturity and academic excellence.