East Carolina University's MS in kinesiology program provides students an optimal mix of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience. The program offers a broad array of opportunities in the field of kinesiology. With seven concentration areas, students interested in enhancing health and wellness through physical activity can find the program that ideally suits their interests. Concentration areas are: adapted physical education, biomechanics, exercise physiology, physical activity promotion, physical education pedagogy, sport and exercise psychology, and sport management. Students will take part in important research in state-of-the art laboratories to study the impact of movement and physical activity on disease prevention and quality of life. Students examine the impact of programs to improve quality of movement and psychological factors on lifelong participation in physical activity and sport. Collaborations with schools, health departments, public health agencies, non-profit groups, and sport organizations provide students the opportunities to apply their knowledge to solve problems, learn in real world settings, and network with well-known professionals.<br><br>The MS degree in Kinesiology prepares students for a variety of careers in health/fitness and sport settings depending on the concentration in which they choose. Graduates have successfully gained employment in a variety of health/fitness careers ranging from corporate fitness, university settings, to cardiac rehabilitation programs. Others are employed in teaching and coaching while others have sought careers focused on the business side of sport. Graduates have also been successful in pursing advanced doctoral study or professional degree programs in allied health as well as employment in research labs.