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Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Turn your interest in health and human movement into an active career

If you’re interested in how the human body moves, works and performs, College of Saint Mary’s new degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science is for you.
Coursework will dive into the fundamentals of biological science and human movement. You’ll use hands-on courses to study injury prevention, strength and conditioning, muscle action, and structure. You’ll also learn how to develop and assess human movement and prescribe individual or group exercise programs. You will work with classmates and connect with professors to develop the skills needed to understand and interpret data involved in exercise science research, and you’ll complete professional field experience that meets your personal interests — all of which will set you up for a career in high-demand fields. 


Your degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science will open doors to careers in wellness, fitness, sports performance, recovery therapy, biomechanics, higher education, and related fields involving human motion.

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology & Exercise Science

 

Career Outlook

Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

Corporate Wellness is making a major return to the industry. Companies are hiring degreed individuals who are able to teach proper fitness classes in group or individual settings at the worksite. A trend in senior fitness is occurring due to our population living longer and needed exercise professionals who are able to create functional movement classes and assist with improving daily living activities through strength and flexibility concepts. Private and community centers are now proactively hiring qualified individuals who are able to provide assessments and improve the wellness of their participants.

Strength & Conditioning Specialists

Strength & Conditioning Specialists

Fitness is not the only component being sought after in professional or commercial environments. Improving the ability to promote sport performance is no longer for only professional athletes. The general population is becoming sensitive to new trends and interests that are not being offered at health clubs or fitness venues. The concept of training like a professional athlete or making safe but proper athletic goals is now important besides becoming healthier or fitter. More private and professional organizations offer different forms of sport specific training that were once only reserved for highly paid athletes. Besides providing jobs for the professional teams, careers at major colleges and universities, amateur sports organizations, and public schools are now hiring these professionals. Close to 90% of these jobs will require not only the undergraduate degree in Kinesiology but a certification in Strength & Conditioning from the National Strength & Conditioning Association or the Collegiate Strength Coaches Association. New mandates require all collegiate strength & conditioning professionals to be certified by these organizations in order to obtain or maintain employment. College of Saint Mary will prepare students for this profession and offer the certification exams at the end of their studies.

Higher Education (Coaching and/or teaching)

Higher Education (Coaching and/or teaching)

Teaching at the 2 year or 4 year institution will require a graduate degree. These jobs are available nation-wide and, at the 4 year institution, will require a terminal degree in order to qualify for this position. Those who want to coach at this level will need a graduate degree, preferably in the field of Kinesiology. Community colleges will require the ability to coach a sport and teach fitness classes at most districts nationwide. The four year institution will have a desire to create or pursue a research agenda or track. The College of Saint Mary program will provide a sound foundation for promoting this career.

Clinical Professions

Clinical Professions

Physical therapists, occupational therapists, physician assistants, or chiropractors help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain. These clinical professionals are often an important part of the rehabilitation, treatment, and prevention of patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries. Many of these clinicians major in Kinesiology & Exercise Science before moving on to graduate programs. Having a background in movement science has provided positive foundation for these professionals.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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