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Kinesiology Major Majors & Degrees

Kinesiology professors train you in the scientific study of human movement and celebrate God’s greatest creation: the human body

Passionate about their field, professors work closely with you in class and involve you in their research projects. Personal, interactive and relevant classes expose you to the entire umbrella of kinesiology— biophysical, behavioral and sociocultural—and help you dig deeper into your studies. Internships give you opportunities to observe and assist a variety of health professions and develop your own career path. ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´â€™s excellent reputation with top graduate schools assists you in continuing your education through graduate programs.

All Majors and Programs

Kinesiology at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

Alumni Stories

Madison Cherry ’19, earned the Peg Lovik Nicholas Senior Award for outstanding achievement in the kinesiology department, and provided healthcare in Uganda during a semester abroad while studying at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´. After completing the doctorate program in occupational therapy at A.T. Still University, she is now a licensed occupational therapist at the Mayo Clinic.

Caleb Jones ’23, graduated from ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ with a double major in kinesiology and economics & business. He earned his MS in clinical health sciences and his DPT from the University of Delaware and now works as a licensed physical therapist in Colorado Springs.

Career Paths

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Physician

Physician Assistant

Nursing

Personal Training

Chiropractic

Athletic Training

Exercise Physiology

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Public and Global Health

Gerontology

Sample Schedule

  • KNS/BIO 011 Human Anatomy with Lab (4)
  • KNS/BIO 012 Human Physiology with Lab (4)
  • KNS/BIO 040 Human Nutrition (4)
  • KNS 072 Foundations of Kinesiology (2)
  • MA 005 Introduction to Statistics (4)
  • Electives that meet 8 units requirement in the major
  • KNS 101 Biomechanics with Lab (4)
  • KNS 105 Physiology of Exercise with Lab (4)
  • KNS 148 Psychology of Movement (2)
  • KNS 149 Sociology of Movement, Health and Sport (2)
  • KNS 166 Public Speaking in Kinesiology (4)
  • KNS 181 Special Populations (4)
  • KNS 185 Motor Behavior (4)
  • KNS 195 Senior Capstone (2)
  • Electives that meet 8 units requirement in the major