Kinesiology
Kinesiology, as a scientific field, examines the anatomy and mechanics of the body's movement. This major offers students preparation for a wide host of career and training options.
Distinctive Features
The kinesiology major offers three emphases:
The exercise science emphasis is primarily for those students who desire to continue their education at the graduate level. The health fitness emphasis is for students who desire to pursue a career in the fitness industry. The secondary teaching emphasis is for students who desire to teach physical education in a single-subject setting.
Career Opportunities
This major provides many opportunities in education, sports and health-related fields, depending on which emphasis is chosen and each student's career goals.
