About the Program
Jump into the study of human movement, health and wellness as you learn about physical activity, exercise and rehabilitation. With biomechanics, exercise science and molecular exercise physiology laboratories, you can learn by doing while serving the community. Through our options in Exercise Science, Public Health and Sport and Social Justice, you can tailor your education to your dream career.
The Polytechnic Experience
Assist children with motor skills in the Motor Development Clinic and use advanced screening tools in the Exercise Science Lab. Help others recover from injuries, train in fitness, and promote lifelong healthy habits. Our practical, comprehensive curriculum prepares you for professional or educational success.
Career Outcomes
Program Options
Courses
×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s General option in the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology offers a broad, multidisciplinary approach to understanding human movement and health. This program explores the physiological, biomechanical, psychological, and sociological aspects of kinesiology, preparing students to promote lifelong health and wellness. It includes three optional emphases: Exercise Science, Health Promotion, and Sociocultural Studies, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals. The General option equips graduates with the skills to conduct research, design programs, and evaluate interventions aimed at enhancing health in diverse communities.
Featured Faculty
Dr. Koyya teaches courses within the department exercise science track. Her research interests include physical activity promotion, wearable activity monitors and other exercise technologies, exercise prescription, and Exercise is Medicine. Dr. Koyya is also a...Zakkoyya H. Lewis-Trammell Associate Professor, Kinesiology and Health Promotion
Learn By Doing
The Motor Development Clinic
Learn by doing is embedded in programs across campus, and the kinesiology department is no exception with the Motor Development Clinic. Since 1979, the clinic, located in Kellogg Gym, has been dedicated to improving children's motor skills and helping them fine-tune their cooperation, attention, and social skills. In 2023, the clinic started incorporating a new fitness-based program for adults with disabilities.
