Kinesiology
Do you have a passion for healthy living and physical activity?
Then why not promote public wellness and physical education by training to be a:
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Or you can prepare for graduate study in:
- Physical or Occupational Therapy
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Medicine
Small class sizes mean lots of hands-on, active learning with professors who take a personal interest in your well-being and success.
The Department of Kinesiology provides classes and support for majors in:
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Health and fitness classes also support the general studies students in fitness, wellness, and physical education. In the basic fitness and wellness classes, you will be guided through a personal fitness program where we help you cultivate a proactive wellness lifestyle based on Seventh-day Adventist principles. Infrastructure to the University is provided by the operation of a fitness/recreation center that is available to all students and faculty.
Application to Careers
- Students may elect courses that prepare them for careers as elementary or secondary physical education teachers.
- A major in Physical Education will also prepare the student for a career in the public or private sector of recreation.
- Exercise Science is an excellent pre-professional course of study for exercise physiology, physical therapy or other areas of medicine.
- A major in Health and Fitness prepares the student to become a certified personal trainer and find a career in the hospital, corporate or private fitness industry.
- The Sports and Fitness Management major is for students interested in running a health club or managing a sports team.
Regardless of your major, you will be prepared for graduate school.
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Programs
Your Future
Careers
A degree from the Kinesiology department prepares you for work in a hospital, school, fitness center, or in a gymnasium. It also serves as preparation for graduate education in physical or occupational therapy, exercise physiology, or sports medicine. Additional certifications offered in connection with degrees in the Kinesiology department increase employment opportunities.
Professions
- Physical Therapist
- Teacher
- Coach
- Trainer
- Exercise Physiologist
- Recreational Director
- Athletic Administrator
- Fitness Specialist
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Expected employment growth of physical therapists 2018 to 2028