Declaring the Major | Progressing in the Major
Description of the Major
The kinesiology major prepares students to enter one of three professional fields.
(1) Physical and health education prepares you to become licensed a public school (K-12) teacher
(2) Exercise science prepares you to enter the fitness industry, including commercial, corporate, not-for-profit or medical wellness or to pursue graduate study in an allied health profession
(3) Sport and recreation management prepares you to enter the business side of the "mega leisure" and/or sporting industries.
Degrees Offered
B.S.
Concentrations
Exercise Science
Sport and Recreation Management
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 department head in Godwin Hall, room 213.
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.
