Kinesiology or Sport Coaching Education

Kinesiology-Engaging Minds & Bodies

Our kinesiology programs are committed to academic rigor; promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being; and a vision of a healthier, more active future.

Specific kinesiology emphases include Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport Coaching. Each specialization offers a collaborative learning environment, focused on the study of movement.

Our academic rigor, hands-on experiences, and research opportunities contribute to our regional and national reputation for excellence in preparing students for careers in the world of sport.

The Kinesiology Exercise Science emphasis is recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association Education Recognition Program (ERP).

• Exercise Science focuses on how exercise physiology and psychology, biomechanics, and nutrition influence human movement.
• K-12 Physical Education Licensure – Classroom learning and supervised student teaching placement in K-12 physical education instructional settings prepare students to become physical education teachers.
• Sport Coaching Education prepares students to coach in a variety of sport settings by studying coaching methodology, sport psychology, and human performance.
• K-12 Physical Education Licensure/Sport Coaching Education dual degree combines preparation as a physical education teacher with preparation for coaching.

Kinesiology networks with local and national health care providers, sports training centers, and other facilities to provide internships for Exercise Science students. These internships offer students the opportunity to develop what they have learned in the classroom into a field work experience that enhances their professional skills and knowledge in their chosen career path. Employers are more likely to hire someone with an internship and work experience than someone that does not have this experience on their resume.

Strong Freshman applicants will present a 2.5 minimum GPA in core academic subjects. It is understood that most foreign education systems do not follow the same core curriculum as taught in U.S. high schools. Therefore, each applicant will be evaluated on criteria particular to the educational system of the country in which they completed their studies. However, it is expected that a college preparatory curriculum include courses in English, Math, Science, and Social Science.