Kinesiology

The Department of Kinesiology's primary goal is to prepare future physical education teachers and athletic trainers. Our curriculum is designed to develop students' cognitive competencies while exposing the student to as wide a range of skill areas as possible to meet NCATE and NATA requirements for teacher and athletic trainer certification, respectively. The primary purpose is to make our majors as effective as possbile when they enter the competitive field of teaching and athletic training. An important secondary goal is to develop alternative degree tracks such as exercise science, coaching and wellness/certification programs for the increasing numbers of students who are not interested in teaching.

Degree Programs

The Department offers the following degree options:

› Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education with a minor in Secondary Education (certification program for Grades K-12), for more information see School of Education

› Bachelor of Science degree in Physical /Education with a minor in another area.

› Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training with a minor in another area.

› Minor in Physical Education with a major in another area.

Career Options

Graduates from the Department of Kinesiology have many career options based on their selected major and minor. Some of the most common choices include but are not limited to:

Teaching (K-12)
Athletic Training in and out of education settings
Sports Medicine clinical work
Corporate wellness and fitness programs
Industrial recreation
Health/Sport clubs
Coaching
Sport Marketing

Many students also use the undergraduate degree as preparation for graduate school or advanced study in the following areas:

Exercise Physiology
Athletic Training
Sport Psychology
Physical Therapy
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Athletic Administration
Medical School