College of Education, Department of Kinesiology & Health Promotion Kinesiology (Exercise Science) (B.S.) Non-Teaching
What can you do with this degree?
Are you interested in personal training, sports administration/management, sport leadership, exercise physiology, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, athletic coaching, and fitness specialties? With a degree in Kinesiology (Exercise Science), you'll take classes that are both academically and physically engaging, and will prepare you for advanced study or careers in:
- Physical therapy
- Personal training
- Exercise Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Strength & Conditioning
- Coaching
- Fitness
- Medicine
- Occupational Therapy
What You'll Study
- The mechanisms underlying human movement, exercise, and physical activity
- Science-based courses in health and wellness
- Performance-based activity courses
- Human physiology, anatomy, neuroscience, psychology, motor control, and biomechanics
You can complete 300 hours of practicum/internship experience to develop practical skills in your area of interest.
Graduation Requirements
- UK Core (31 hours)
- Professional Kinesiology (35 hours)
- Exercise Science (23-24 hours + electives)
- Program courses (23 hours)
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