The Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology program at St. Edward's immerses you in the scientific study of human movement, preparing you to help people improve their fitness, develop better motor skills and overcome injuries. As a Kinesiology major, you'll study the scientific basis for human movement. You'll explore physiological, mechanical and psychological principles and theories that relate to fitness and the human body - but you won't stop there. You'll create fitness programs and design rehabilitation plans for class projects. Physical therapists optimize health and function through the assessment, identification, and correction of acute or prolonged movement dysfunction. In this track, you will Identify, prevent and correct movement dysfunction Study scientific topics as they relate to the human body, exercise, and rehabilitation Design rehabilitation plans Learn how to motivate individuals through fitness and wellness plans This track is often taken by students pursuing physical therapy, medical or occupational therapy schools, as well as other medical-based fields.