Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology: Pre-Health Professions Concentration

Kinesiology studies physical activity and human movement, and explores their impact on health, society, and quality of life. Students examine movement from the neuromechanical, physiological, psychological, and sociological perspectives. The Pre-Health Professions Concentration prepares students for admission into Graduate Programs in a multitude of the Health Professions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, dentistry, physician assistant practice, and optometry. The Department of Kinesiology's Core is a perfect complement to the standard prerequisite courses and expanded elective courses available through this concentration. This combination of coursework and practical experience will position students well for continued study at the graduate level. While the Pre-Health Professions concentration includes the standard prerequisite courses and the option for elective courses for admission into graduate programs for a multitude of health professions, students are advised to check the prerequisites for their intended graduate programs and work these into their programs where elective coursework is afforded. Careers in Kinesiology include: Clinicians Physical Education Teachers Curriculum Developers Athletic Trainers Exercise Physiologists Sport Psychologists