Kinesiology Major Majors & Degrees
Kinesiology professors train you in the scientific study of human movement and celebrate God’s greatest creation: the human body
Passionate about their field, professors work closely with you in class and involve you in their research projects. Personal, interactive and relevant classes expose you to the entire umbrella of kinesiology— biophysical, behavioral and sociocultural—and help you dig deeper into your studies. Internships give you opportunities to observe and assist a variety of health professions and develop your own career path. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s excellent reputation with top graduate schools assists you in continuing your education through graduate programs.
Kinesiology at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½
Alumni Stories
Madison Cherry ’19, earned the Peg Lovik Nicholas Senior Award for outstanding achievement in the kinesiology department, and provided healthcare in Uganda during a semester abroad while studying at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. After completing the doctorate program in occupational therapy at A.T. Still University, she is now a licensed occupational therapist at the Mayo Clinic.
Caleb Jones ’23, graduated from ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ with a double major in kinesiology and economics & business. He earned his MS in clinical health sciences and his DPT from the University of Delaware and now works as a licensed physical therapist in Colorado Springs.
Kinesiology Internship Opportunities
Kinesiology majors put theory into practice by observing allied health professionals such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, physicians, orthopedic surgeons and athletic trainers in the Santa Barbara community.
Make an Appointment in with the Career Resource Center to walk you through the internship search, review your resume or cover letter, or provide interview preparation.
Faculty and Staff
Opportunities Abroad
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ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s Europe Semester ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s Global Health Uganda Creation Care Studies Program, Belize ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ in Mexico Latin America Studies Program, Costa Rica (CCCU) |
Creation Care Studies Program, New Zealand Kinesiology in the UK Kinesiology in Ecuador - Mayterm Kinesiology in Iceland/Italy - Mayterm ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ in San Francisc |
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ offers 2 tracks to pursue kinesiology
B.S. in Movement and Exercise Science
This track puts particular emphasis on exercise science, pre-physical and occupational therapies, physician assistant, cardiac rehabilitation and other allied health fields.
B.S. in Movement and the Medical Sciences
This track provides coursework for students seeking to gain admission to medical school.
Sample Schedule
- KNS/BIO 011 Human Anatomy with Lab (4)
- KNS/BIO 012 Human Physiology with Lab (4)
- KNS/BIO 040 Human Nutrition (4)
- KNS 072 Foundations of Kinesiology (2)
- MA 005 Introduction to Statistics (4)
- Electives that meet 8 units requirement in the major
- KNS 101 Biomechanics with Lab (4)
- KNS 105 Physiology of Exercise with Lab (4)
- KNS 148 Psychology of Movement (2)
- KNS 149 Sociology of Movement, Health and Sport (2)
- KNS 166 Public Speaking in Kinesiology (4)
- KNS 181 Special Populations (4)
- KNS 185 Motor Behavior (4)
- KNS 195 Senior Capstone (2)
- Electives that meet 8 units requirement in the major
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