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Our kinesiology degree will open doors for you in a wide variety of sports, health and fitness career fields. You can expect to find employment opportunities in coaching, community recreation, strength and conditioning, personal training, and sports management and marketing.

It can also be a great first step toward graduate school for physical or occupational therapy, chiropractic care, physician assistant and education, among others.

You can also minor in Kinesiology or Coaching Preparation.

Program Faculty

Our diverse faculty have professional experience in many different health and fitness fields. You can also collaborate with them on research projects, and our small class sizes mean you get the individual attention you deserve.

Career Opportunities

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment in virtually all areas of the health and fitness industry will continue to increase at a high rate over the next 10 years.

Areas of particular growth include coaching, personal training, physical and occupational therapy, exercise physiology and recreation.

  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “The professors I had helped me every step of the way and took the time to get to know a little bit about each student in class.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Preston Brooks</strong>, Class of 2020, Graduate Assistant Coach, ASU Track & Field</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “Not only was Dr. Veronica Snow a great professor that pushed our classes to better themselves academically, she was a mentor of mine that got me to where I am today.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>James Dougherty</strong>, Class of 2012, M.Ed. in Coaching, Sport, Recreation and Fitness Administration</p> </blockquote>

Our Courses

Gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art facilities, by conducting research with your professors, and through shadowing and internship opportunities with local professionals.

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