The curriculum integrates knowledge from such life-science disciplines as anatomy, biochemistry, biology, physics, physiology, and psychology to study the human body. In this field of study, there is an emphasis on physical activity and its role in human health and function across the life span. Students may seek honors in kinesiology which results in the designation of cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude at graduation.
Honors work usually involves special course work and a senior honors research project.
There is an opportunity to study, live, and travel in a foreign country for a period ranging from a few weeks to an academic year. The University offers international education at several institutions of higher education in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Australia. The kinesiology program provides students with knowledge, skills, and expertise required for advanced training in many areas such as physical therapy, medicine, osteopathic medicine, physician assistant, exercise management, and physical education. The Kinesiology Majors Club is located in Clare 111. The Club maintains files on every physical therapy program in the U.S.A. along with information on many physician assistant, occupational therapy, and chiropractic programs, and graduate programs in kinesiology .