In the kinesiology major, you’ll learn how to help others by understanding the movement of the human body. Kinesiology studies muscles separately and in groups, with a goal of understanding how the various muscles help movement, improve posture, allow circulation, and affect mood. Muscles either stretch or contract. Massage therapists who study kinesiology know how the muscles operate in opposition, how they attach to tendons and to help them contract and relax. The Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with five concentrations( Athletic Administration, Athletic Care, Athletic Coaching Education, Physical Activity and Wellness, and Physical Education Teacher Education), a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with two concentrations (Health Fitness/Strength Conditioning and Clinical Exercise & Rehabilitation), a Master of Science with two concentrations of study (Exercise Science and Movement Studies), and a Personal Trainer/Strength and Conditioning Certificate. Using this information as an outline, you might have a better idea of how to start searching for exercise science graduate programs. Athletic Training programs. Courses may include biomechanics, psychology, clinical neurology, pathophysiology, rehabilitation procedures, anatomy and physiology. Students in the Athletic Training concentration are required to successfully complete all required HTH and KIN courses, and select designated elective courses based on their post-graduate goals.

Through the use of muscle testing, the use of kinesiology identifies areas of imbalance in the body, finds the realms which are relevant (structural, biochemical, emotional and energetic) and works towards achieving health goals by creating overall balance. We study human movement from a wide range of perspectives, in disciplines such as physical education, medicine/rehabilitation, sports performance, fitness, research, and other allied health areas. The Department of Kinesiology also offers a Master of Science Degree in Kinesiology with areas of study in Adapted Physical Activity, Biomechanics, Dance, Exercise Physiology, Motor Behavior, Pedagogy in Physical Education, and Sport Studies. Kinesiology and applied kinesiology study muscles and their interaction with the body. Kinesiology is the study of human movement in the context of physical fitness, sports, health, and wellness. These options are Applied Fitness, Dance, Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport Studies. No contractual rights, either expressed or implied, are created by its content. So, these sticks are compressed to the body and they heal the pain.

In doing so, students and faculty work together to improve the quality of life for them and their community; the department values and respects the spectrum of human diversity. The department is a learning-centered community that educates and inspires its students to understand and appreciate human movement for personal expression and wellness throughout the lifespan. An integrated approach to the teaching, learning, and application of human movement provides opportunities and experiences to achieve the department’s student learning outcomes. I joined the Phi Epsilon Kappa Honors Fraternity, volunteered at four physical therapy centers, and became a teaching assistant and tutor for the Motor Back HotSpot StrengthTape Learning and Control course. What is the potential value of learning to pinpoint what’s blocking you and, if applicable, those you serve professionally, from realizing your full potential? DISCLAIMER – ECPI University makes no claim, warranty, or guarantee as to actual employability or earning potential to current, past or future students or graduates of any educational program we offer. The mission of the School of Kinesiology is to develop highly skilled graduate and undergraduate students who will be competitive in the job market based around core experiences that consists of: innovative instruction, exposure to cutting edge scholarship, and community engagement.

Since my first year, I fell in love with my experiences as a Kinesiology student. By 2025, the Department of Kinesiology aspires to be nationally recognized for expert faculty who create a transformative environment of community outreach, service learning, and internship experiences that empowers students and impacts our understanding and application of health and human performance. Students are required to meet with their academic advisor prior to the meeting to verify that they are eligible for the internship. School of Education students in a pre-professional classification such as Pre-Elementary (PRE), or Pre-Kinesiology should request a “what if” DARS report of their professional program of interest. The vision of the School of Kinesiology is to be a national and global leader in education, impactful research, and service within the Kinesiology disciplines. You should be a self-starter who is organized & service oriented. We have probably all suffered at the hands of an eager but amateur friend who pushes or prods a sore shoulder and causes more pain. As anyone who has suffered even a slight foot or leg injury can tell you, the smallest weakness or pain in one muscle telegraphs throughout the body, making daily activities difficult.