Bachelor of Science (BS) in Kinesiology
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Kinesiology, the academic discipline that studies physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life, has emerged in recent years as the undergraduate degree of choice for many students seeking careers in a variety of allied health/medical fields, as well as in more traditional areas such as fitness, health promotion, physical education, recreation, and sport. These include professional graduate schools in medicine, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training and chiropractic medicine. Depending on the student’s interest, preparation for a career in public health, nutrition, exercise physiology, motor control, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, and personal training is also available. The core courses in the kinesiology degree provide a broad foundation of human movement study along with the opportunity to acquire all the needed prerequisites for graduate and/or professional school. Students will encounter a strong foundation of science courses that integrates hands-on applications applying theory into practice. Students complete their program with a culminating internship experience in the health sciences, fitness and wellness, or sport performance related fields.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Kinesiology, the academic discipline that studies physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life, has emerged in recent years as the undergraduate degree of choice for many students seeking careers in a variety of allied health/medical fields, as well as in more traditional areas such as fitness, health promotion, physical education, recreation, and sport. These include professional graduate schools in medicine, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training and chiropractic medicine. Depending on the student’s interest, preparation for a career in public health, nutrition, exercise physiology, motor control, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, and personal training is also available. The core courses in the kinesiology degree provide a broad foundation of human movement study along with the opportunity to acquire all the needed prerequisites for graduate and/or professional school. Students will encounter a strong foundation of science courses that integrates hands-on applications applying theory into practice. Students complete their program with a culminating internship experience in the health sciences, fitness and wellness, or sport performance related fields.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
105+
79+
56+
Students must have high school transcripts showing a minimum of two years at an English speaking institution and demonstrating significant language achievement through rigorous coursework; transcripts showing the completion of an ESL (English as a Second Language) program at a regionally accredited college or university and the completion of a course in English Composition equivalent to ENGL 101 with a grade of C or higher; transcripts showing 24 or more college-level credits with a C average or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. Other English Language Requirements Students whose first language is not English may demonstrate proficiency by submitting original copies of score reports, certificates or transcripts of one of the following: The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of either 540 on the paper-based exam; PTE Academic with a minimum score of 52; a critical reading score on the SAT of 480 or higher; a EBRW score on the new SAT of 500 or higher; Reading and writing scores of 20 or higher on the ACT.
Jan-2000
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