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Physical fitness, sports, and wellness may be a part of your life, but
they can also become your expertise and career. Attain in-dept insight
on endurance, health, wellness, rehabilitation, and disease prevention.
Choosing Kinesiology
Our Kinesiology programs prepare students to empower individuals to make healthy choices
throughout the lifespan, including teaching high-quality physical
education (K-12), conducting primary health promotion and disease
prevention initiatives, conducting scientific testing in many aspects of
exercise physiology, preparing to assist those who need physical
therapy, and enhancing the lives of those involved in fitness and sports
at all levels.
Opportunities in Kinesiology
With the high quality standards set by the
Kinesiology Department, students must be able to meet eligibility
requirements, excel in their studies and maintain a "C" or above
average in the Kinesiology classes. Therefore, employers can
recognize the merit and potential our graduates have to offer.
Many health and fitness specialists are researching and working to help our society with complex issues such as:
- Childhood Obesity
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Adult Onset Diabetes
- and more
Graduates who work in the Kinesiology field find careers in:
- Personal Training
- Sports or Fitness Management
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Health and Physical Education (P.E.) Teaching
- Physical Therapy*
*Students who are interested in applying to
physical therapy schools upon completion of their undergraduate degrees
may have their degree program oriented toward admission requirements
for the Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy concentration.
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