The graduate program in Kinesiology allows students to choose one concentration from among four designed to prepare students for a wide variety of careers in physical activity, exercise, sports, and nutrition. The Exercise Science concentration prepares clinical professionals for employment in health, fitness, and clinical exercise settings. The coursework also prepares students for relevant certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and other professional organizations.
The Physical Education concentration is designed to allow teaching professionals the opportunity to advance their careers, expand their proficiency, and increase their value at elementary and secondary institutions in public, private, and religious schools. The Sport Management concentration prepares sport professionals for a variety of management-related careers in settings including teaching, coaching, and management of sport, recreation, and leisure programs. The curriculum follows the guidelines of the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) and includes specialized courses in sport law, marketing, economics and finance, event and facility management, and relevant field experience
The Nutrition in Health Sciences concentration is designed to equip students with higher education knowledge, research skills, with emphasis in human molecular and medical nutrition track or general human nutrition track, to develop career paths in medical settings, laboratory sciences, the wellness industry, public services, government agencies, non-profit organizations and private companies.
