Kinesiology

As we work to enhance individual, team and societal health, wellbeing and performance,  the demand for fitness, health, sport,  healthcare and sports medicine professionals will continue to grow. A degree in kinesiology will position you for careers in health organizations, dance, the sports industry, fitness centers, corporations,  recreation programs and other wellness settings.

This program is designed so you will develop advanced knowledge and skills across a range of kinesiology and exercise science fields. Student-focused study plans include research and authentic professional engagements (e.g., internships) in online and face-to-face learning formats. You'll explore how exercise influences physical and mental health, grounding your studies in fitness, human and sport performance, sports administration, clinical exercise physiology, dance pedagogy, and behavioral health. You’ll examine exercise physiology, sport psychology, physical activity, and the connections between health and disease to understand wellness from a holistic perspective. Through hands-on learning, you’ll apply this knowledge to help people manage weight, strengthen heart and lung health, improve athletic performance, prevent illness and support long-term well-being. Students have opportunities to conduct research in one of our many laboratories or in field-based settings. The kinesiology degree has three specializations:

• Exercise, sport and health sciences (face-to-face specialization with some online course options).
• Sport and recreation management (available as either an online or hybrid specialization).  
• Physical activity and dance pedagogy (face-to-face specialization with some online  course options).