Are you happiest in the world of sports or recreation?
Do you want to be a coach and teacher? Or maybe you see yourself as a leader in the sports or recreation industries. If you think you might thrive in any of these areas, then you should consider a major in kinesiology. In our flexible and varied program, you can choose from two concentrations, Teaching and Coaching or Sport and Recreational Leadership, so you can tailor your degree plan to fit your interests.
Depending on your concentration, you could take classes in everything from sport and exercise psychology, essentials of coaching and motor skill acquisition - to sport and recreation management and law, leadership skills and much more. You’ll also gain practical experience in our state-of-the-art facilities and through internship and capstone opportunities with various sport and recreation organizations.
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What Can You Do With a Kinesiology Degree?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment opportunities in virtually all areas of the health and fitness industry will continue to increase at a high rate over the next 10 years.
Our bachelor’s degree in kinesiology will prepare you for a variety of sports, health, recreation and fitness careers. It can also be a great first step toward graduate school for physical or occupational therapy, chiropractic care, physician assistant and related fields.
Why Earn My Kinesiology Degree at Angelo State?
Dynamic Facilities
Our Ben Kelly Center for Human Performance is one of the most popular buildings on campus. It houses an extensive weight room, fitness machines, rock-climbing walls, full-size gym, indoor pool and indoor track. Right next door is our Health and Human Services Building with its state-of-the-art simulation and skills labs, as well as a computer lab equipped with BodyViz software for even more interactive learning.
High-Tech Labs
You can gain practical experience in a variety of modern lab facilities. They include medical-grade equipment, like an EKG machine, metabolic cart, ergometers, biological impedance instrumentation and a hologic DEXA X-ray machine. In addition to your classes, you can work on high-level research projects in the labs with your professors, which can give you an advantage when applying for jobs or for graduate or professional school.
Campus Connections
Stay fit and keep your competitive edge by participating in our nationally recognized intramurals program that features more than 2,000 students competing every year. You can also join a club sports team and compete against other colleges in sports like rugby, powerlifting, handball and rodeo. We also have a Kappa Mu Omega student organization that will expose you to a variety of networking and professional development opportunities.
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Challenge Yourself
Take your education to the next level in the ASU Honors Program. Through special courses, cultural events, research and community engagement, we’ll help you transform your intellectual and personal talents into marketable skills for your future. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in prestigious internships, fellowships and other programs to reach your full potential.
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Committed to Your Success
Our Freshman College is a one-stop resource for programs and services that help you transition into college life, improve your communication skills, and engage in active learning. You can also get academic help in the Math Lab and Writing Center, receive peer mentoring and tutoring through Supplemental Instruction, or set up online tutoring sessions.
