B.S. in Kinesiology and Health

Iowa State University

The mission of the Department of Kinesiology and Health is to promote health and well-being by creating and disseminating knowledge about physical activity and active living. Through discovery, learning and engagement we improve the lives of citizens of Iowa, the United States and the world. The Department of Kinesiology and Health offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Health. The undergraduate curriculum major/option is comprised of three components: general education, required departmental courses and major/option courses. The intent of the general education component is to promote intellectual and personal growth and to prepare students for success in the basic, advanced and major/option components. Required courses provide an introduction to the field and fundamental principles of physical activity, fitness, health and disease. The Kinesiology and Health major includes five specialization options. Options comprise a focused area of study within Kinesiology and Health. Coursework within each specialization option builds upon personal and scholarly learning by enabling students to master content and skills specific to career applications. Students must choose an option.

College of Human Sciences