華盛頓州立大學(xué)

Kinesiology, is the study of how human muscles and other bodily systems work, develop, and interact. The field includes studies in anatomy, motor learning, motor control, sport and exercise psychology, motor development, health and wellness, and biomechanics.

Strengths of the program

Students can enhance their learning through WSU's excellent facilities including gyms, pools, tracks, weight rooms, research labs, and one of the nation's biggest and best student recreation centers.
Students can teach WSU recreation courses.
State-of-the-art laboratories offer students opportunities to conduct research with faculty members.
Practical, hands-on experiences are available throughout the program.

Requirements and core courses

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN KINESIOLOGY

The kinesiology major incorporates the science of kinesiology, the psychological and ethical aspects of sport and exercise, and plenty of hands-on experience.

Here is a sample of the core courses you will most likely take:

Strength Training
Health/Wellness
Fitness

Human Anatomy
Biomechanics
Psychological Aspects of Human Movement
Physiology of Exercise
Motor Skill Acquisition

Exercise Prescription and Medical Conditions
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Philosophy of Human Movement
Sociology of Sport

The program also includes practicum and internship requirements, which offer many different ways to put your knowledge to use and gain real-world experience.

Careers in kinesiology

Career possibilities in kinesiology include work in recreation, exercise, and sport programs for youth, older adults, or other groups. Other settings include corporate health programs, health clubs, clinical and industrial health care programs, and wellness education programs.

With additional study, students with undergraduate degrees in kinesiology can become physical or occupational therapists, doctors, nurses, sport psychologists, researchers, or chiropractors.