School of Kinesiology

Undergraduate Degree Requirements

The School of Kinesiology offers undergraduate preparation in several emphasis areas that provide a good foundation for students wishing to pursue graduate education in a health care professional preparation program. While no particular major is required for these graduate programs, a degree in Kinesiology represents a good alternative for students targeting professional graduate programs. Undergraduate preparation in athletic training or exercise science provides the cognitive, practical skill base, and the opportunity for clinical experiences for entering into occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, or many other graduate health care education programs. Students wishing to pursue these types of graduate programs should be aware of specific course prerequisites professional programs may require.

Programs

• Kinesiology, B.S., Exercise Science Fitness Studies Concentration
• Kinesiology, B.S., Exercise Science Pre-Professional Studies Concentration
• Kinesiology, B.S., Health & PE GR K-12 Concentration
• Kinesiology, B.S., Health Promotion and Wellness Concentration
• Kinesiology, B.S., Pre-Athletic Training Concentration
• Kinesiology, B.S., Sport Management Concentration

• Health Minor
• Kinesiology Minor

• Athletic Training, M.S.
• Kinesiology, M.S.