Kinesiology

Kinesiology classes offer students an opportunity to enrich their education with emphasis on improved individual physical well-being as well as professional career options.

 

Physical Education (Kinesiology) provides training and education in personal fitness, sports skill development, martial arts, and self defense. In addition, Physical Education attracts a significant student population seeking life-long learning and fitness development, and those seeking rehabilitation from injury or illness.

The Kinesiology degree and classes offer students an opportunity to enrich their education with emphasis on improved individual physical well-being as well as to prepare students for transfer to bachelor's degree programs in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Coaching and Fitness Management.  Students may obtain an Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer and optimize preparation for advanced degrees in Kinesiology at four-year institutions. Typical employment opportunities in the field are in the areas of teaching, coaching, personal or group training, fitness instruction, fitness specialists, physical therapy assistants, recreation, as well as managerial positions in athletics and recreation centers.