Kinesiology / Exercise Science
Study of human movement — biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor learning. Common pre-physical-therapy and pre-med major.
Core courses
- • Anatomy and Physiology
- • Biomechanics
- • Exercise Physiology
- • Motor Learning
- • Nutrition
- • Sports Medicine
- • Statistics
- • Capstone
Career paths
- • Pre-PT/OT
- • Pre-Med
- • Athletic Training
- • Personal Training
- • Sports Performance
- • Wellness Programs
- • Strength and Conditioning
- • Graduate School (PT, DC)
What to expect
Less competitive than direct pre-med but covers many pre-PT prerequisites. Direct careers at bachelor's level are mainly fitness/wellness.
How Fennie helps
Fennie covers [anatomy and physiology](/subject/anatomy-and-physiology) and pre-health prerequisites.
FAQ
Kinesiology or PT directly?
PT requires bachelor's first. Kinesiology is the most common bachelor's for pre-PT students.
Job market without grad school?
Limited — mostly fitness, wellness, sports performance. Grad school (PT, OT, MD) opens more options.
Pre-med kinesiology?
Common combination. Be aware GPA is competitive — kinesiology is grade-deflated at many schools.
Get through your Kinesiology / Exercise Science coursework with Fennie
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