Undergraduate-Catalog

Kinesiology

The Kinesiology Program is designed for individuals who wish to pursue professional goals in the broad field of human movement.  Personnel work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, doctors’ offices, private businesses, and schools and colleges. The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates the overall employment of kinesiology related personnel is projected to grow faster than average for all occupations.  This growth will be driven by efforts to improve health outcomes and to reduce healthcare costs by teaching people healthy behaviors and explaining how to use available healthcare services.  If you believe in helping people improve their lives to be their very best selves, this is the degree for you!

Graduates emerge prepared to pursue a variety of careers in kinesiology such as:

  • Exercise Physiologist
  • Personal Health Coach
  • Health Educator
  • Athletic Coach
  • Fitness Trainer/Instructor
  • Program Instructor
  • Health Care Navigator
  • Life Coach
  • Activity/Program Instructor
  • Team Leader
  • Physical Education Teacher
  • Sports Coordinator
  • Community Health Educator
  • Addiction and Rehabilitation Worker
  • Athletic Director
  • Wellness Advisor
  • Wellness Promoter for businesses, colleges, or insurance companies

With additional graduate education students may pursue careers such as:

  • College Professor
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physical Therapist
  • Chiropractor