Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

University of Illinois Chicago

Kinesiology is a gateway to any health career. It prepares students to be experts in human movement. The field of kinesiology represents the study of human movement from the cellular level to the whole body. Practitioners of kinesiology are interested in the relationship between a fit, strong body and quality of life - in everyone from high-performance athletes to people living with disabilities or disease. Our graduates are experts in injury and disease prevention, functional evaluation and rehabilitation, and ergonomic solutions that promise better health for a lifetime. Kinesiology graduates go on to work in the fitness industry, to study further in kinesiology and related fields, or to enter professional programs such as Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Nutrition/dietetics, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Public Health. Perform research with distinguished faculty in their exercise physiology, biomechanics or motor control laboratories Complete a relevant, applicable and challenging curriculum preparing you to be competitive for further schooling or a rewarding career. Participate in kinesiology-related internships and activities where you’ll have opportunities to network with professionals in your ideal fields. CONCENTRATIONS AVAILABLE: Exercise Science and Health Promotion, Movement Science

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