Kinesiology is the study of human movement and is a major that's experiencing tremendous growth. People with kinesiology backgrounds are involved in teaching, coaching, athletic training, allied health, ergonomics and health and wellness. Depending on the specialization, career options include:
- Allied health professional
- Athletic trainer
- Ergonomic consultant
- Fitness instructor
- Middle school, high school or collegiate coach
- Personal trainer
- Physical education teacher
- Sports director
- Strength and conditioning specialist
With additional training, you could work as a physician assistant, nutritionist, chiropractor, physical or occupational therapist or in another health-related field.
Many of our students pursue graduate opportunities in exercise physiology or sports psychology.
A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 36 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the “University Core Curriculum.”
Major requirements
All Kinesiology majors
All Kinesiology majors must take the following courses. Some are prerequisites for courses in the Kinesiology core.
Kinesiology pre theory core, 12 hours
(has pre req of BIOL 2301/2311 & BIOL 2302/2312)
Kinesiology theory Core, 15
All Kinesiology majors take the following courses and must meet all prerequisites.
Capstone course, 3 hours
Required courses, 51 hours
Kinesiology courses, 18 hours
Health promotion courses, 3 hours
Chemistry, 8 hours
Physics, 8 hours
Psychology, 6 hours
or
Biology, 8 hours
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UNT Electives, 3 hours
