Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - Exercise Science

University of Alabama Birmingham - INTO USA

Students in this concentration take courses in human anatomy, human physiology, chemistry, physics, weight training, aerobics, exercise testing and prescription, nutrition and physical activity, and more. The kinesiology degree with a concentration in exercise science prepares students for employment in clinical settings in the areas of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, diabetes education, and electrophysiology and in non-clinical settings as exercise physiologists, personal trainers, and strength and conditioning coaches for graduate study in the exercise science sub-disciplines of biomechanics, metabolism, and sports performance and for entry into health-related professions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic, athletic training, dietetics, nursing, and medicine.