The undergraduate program in kinesiology offers a common core in the foundations of kinesiology (human structure, function, and movement) with elective options preparing students for immediate employment or advanced study in numerous areas of the health sciences. In addition to the science of kinesiology, the program emphasizes competencies such as critical thinking and reasoning, communication, professionalism, and leadership, equipping graduates with important and transferable employment skills.

Kinesiology courses are taught by nationally and globally recognized leaders in their areas of teaching, research, and service who emphasize translating science into practice through hands-on learning, independent study, and experiential learning. Through this combined basic science learning with practical application of scientific principles, students are prepared for careers in a variety of health-related fields such as health and wellness coaching, health-related business operations or sales, personal training, and strength and conditioning. Our graduates also have a strong foundation and necessary prerequisites to pursue further schooling in health-related fields such as athletic training, cardiac rehabilitation, dentistry, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, sport and exercise psychology, research, and more.