Program Overview
The Department of Kinesiology has two undergraduate majors and a minor. The two undergraduate majors are a BS in Kinesiological Sciences and a BS in Physical Education (with teaching certification). The minor is in Sport Commerce and Culture. All majors in the department gain conceptual and experiential knowledges in the anatomical, physiological, psychological, sociological, educational, historical, and managerial perspectives on physical activity, movement, exercise and sport. The minor focuses on the structure and experience of contemporary sport culture. Today there are 678 undergraduates majoring in Kinesiological Sciences who will go on to further study in health professions (such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine), sport-related professions (sport management, sport marketing, coaching), fitness-related professions (exercise leader, personal trainer) and other health and physical activity-related careers. Others will pursue a graduate program in research in Kinesiology. The 50 undergraduates majoring in Physical Education will pursue careers in teaching in the public schools. There are currently 20 students in the departmental Honors Program.
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WHO: All undergraduate majors in the Department of Kinesiology (both Kinesiological Sciences and Physical Education) and SCC minors
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