Declaring the Major | Progressing in the Major
Description of the Major
The Department of Kinesiology is dedicated to the development of future leaders in professions that maximize the potential of individuals and society through exercise, sport and leisure activities. There are three different concentrations in Kinesiology: Physical and Health Education Teacher Education, Exercise Science, and Sport & Recreation Management.
The Physical and Health Education Teacher Education concentration prepares you for careers in teaching school physical and health education. This is a five-year program culminating in a M.A.T. degree and graduates can earn a Virginia teaching license in physical and health education. Students who desire teaching certification should consult the "Teacher Certification Requirements Manual".
Exercise Science prepares you for employment in fitness-related agencies such as wellness centers, hospitals and rehabilitation programs, and to pursue graduate degrees in exercise science. Graduates of this program are prepared to enroll in the fitness instructor certification program sponsored by the American College of Sports Medicine. Students interested in physical therapy find this concentration a complement to the Pre-Physical Therapy program.
Sport and Recreation Management prepares you for employment in the business of sport and a variety of other work settings, including administrative positions within wellness facilities, university recreation centers, broadcasting, retail and sporting agencies.
Degrees Offered
B.S.
Concentrations
Exercise Science
Sport and Recreation Management
Physical and Health Education Teacher Education
Minors
Coaching Education
Sport Communication
Declaring the Major
New Freshmen and Transfer Students
Declare the kinesiology major when you register for orientation.
Currently Enrolled Major Changers
Submit a "Change or Declaration of Major” form to the kinesiology advisor in Godwin Hall, room 220.
Progressing in the Major
Remain in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
Select one of three concentrations in the major:
- Exercise Science and Leadership
- Physical and Health Education Teacher Education (see pre-professional education programs).
- Sport and Recreation Management
Students who select a concentration in sport and recreation management complete a business minor; no more than 30 credit hours may be taken from the College of Business and students must have cumulative GPA of 2.0 in the minor in order to graduate.
