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The Kinesiology Program provides concentrated study of human movement
from developmental, mechanical, motor control, psychosocial,
psychological, historical, pathological, and physiological
perspectives. This program is appropriate for students who plan to work
in the fitness/exercise industry and can serve as a preparatory program
for graduate or post-baccalaureate study in the areas of aging,
auxology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, health/fitness, motor
control/learning, physical therapy, and sport psychology. Supporting
courses from biology, chemistry, computer science, psychology, health
education, and physics may be included to provide more in-depth
analysis of principles associated with human structure and function.
The Kinesiology Program consists of two years of coursework. These
include required core coursework in the following areas of professional
activities: exercise science foundations, psychosocial and historical
foundations, and field experience. Additionally, all Kinesiology
students are required to select and take coursework in one of the
following five areas of specialization: Movement Studies, Health &
Fitness Specialist, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Health Care Professions,
or Sport Psychology. It is important to note that completion of
coursework for the Pre-Physical Therapy and the Pre-Health Care
Professions options may take more than two years. Generally,
Kinesiology students begin taking coursework at the beginning of their
junior year; however, earlier entry is possible with general university
requirements (GURs) and Kinesiology requirements are taken
concurrently. Careful planning is required if students are to complete
their degree during a four-year period.
Kinesiology - Movement Studies specialization
Kinesiology - Health &
Fitness Specialist specialization
Kinesiology - Pre-Physical Therapy specialization
Kinesiology - Pre-Health Care Professions
specialization
Kinesiology - Sport Psychology specialization
Kinesiology
- Sport Psychology Minor
Contact the PEHR department office (CV 102) to
begin the process to declare a major in the Kinesiology Program.
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