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Department of Kinesiology

The Department of Kinesiology offers pathways for students interested in careers in personal training, commercial fitness, strength and conditioning, or cardiac rehabilitation. Our programs in kinesiology also prepare students for entry to pre-professional graduate programs including, but not limited to, athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or physician assistant. Our department’s curriculum has a strong science base providing a great foundation for a career in health and fitness and preparation for pre-professional graduate programs.

Examples of coursework and areas of faculty expertise include exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition, exercise epidemiology and aging, advanced strength and conditioning, and exercise testing and prescription.

Important

All Kinesiology majors are encouraged to be members of the majors club on their respective campus and adhere to its policies, regulations, and procedures.
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Enrollment jumps 6.7% for 2024-25

Enrollment jumps 6.7% for 2024-25

Enrollment has jumped to 19,298 students this fall at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, growing by 6.7% from fall 2023.
18 named DMS cadets for 2024-25

18 named DMS cadets for 2024-25

Eighteen 51³Ô¹ÏÍø cadets earned Distinguished Military Student status for the 2024-25 academic year.
Eight students named Fulbright finalists

Eight students named Fulbright finalists

Eight 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students were named Fulbright finalists this spring, and seven are set to travel to destinations in Europe and Asia. 
14 students attend SEATA annual meeting

14 students attend SEATA annual meeting

Fourteen 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students attended the Southeast Athletic Trainers' Association annual meeting, where four students competed in the quiz bowl competition.
Groups partner to enhance cadet performance

Groups aim to enhance cadet performance

A variety of departments at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø are teaming up to help provide the best medical care possible for members of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Corps of Cadets.