Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Pursue what moves you with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Central Missouri.
Kinesiology professionals keep the world in motion — helping patients recover from surgery, training athletes to reach their peak performance and improving the health and wellness of people of all ages.
Knowledge, experience and resources to help you succeed
UCM's bachelor’s in Kinesiology degree program is well-established, evolving over the past 40 years to meet the needs of students and employers, and to stand out among other schools for kinesiology. Our graduates become sought-after professionals, with the knowledge and experience needed to succeed in a high-demand field.
Gain professional experience in UCM's state-of-the-art laboratories and through internship placements at hospitals, gyms and other health organizations. Learn from supportive professors with a breadth of knowledge in areas such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, rehabilitation science and physical therapy.
UCM offers superb value, opportunity and experience compared to other schools for kinesiology, thanks to our leading research and education facilities, and proximity to the metropolis of Kansas City.
What you will study
Like other schools for kinesiology, UCM’s bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology focuses on human movement as it relates to health, wellness and fitness. Part of what makes us unique, though, is our program curriculum. You will also have the opportunity to specialize your Bachelor of Kinesiology degree by choosing an area of concentration:
- Exercise Science: Focus on improving people's overall health, wellness and fitness.
- Corporate Fitness: Prepare to lead corporate wellness programs for large companies.
- Pre-Athletic Training: Get ready for graduate school and gain the skills to work with athletes.
- Pre-Occupational Therapy: Focus on the occupations of life, helping people maintain independence following injury and/or illness.
- Pre-Physical Therapy: Gain exposure to movement-based coursework and prepare for graduate school.
https://www.ucmo.edu/academics/programs/majors/chst/nutrition-kinesiology-and-health/kinesiology/degree-in-kinesiology/index.php
