The Kinesiology department's mission is to research, teach, and apply knowledge related to movement, exercise, and human occupation with the ultimate goal of enhancing human health, productivity, and quality of life.<br><br>Students in this major take coursework grounded in the basic sciences (e.g., physiology, anatomy, biology) and in kinesiology. Kinesiology core courses examine how the body responds to physical activity, the role of physiology and psychological factors in exercise, mechanics driving movement, how movement is controlled, learned, and developed over the lifespan, and the role of physical activity in the health of the U.S. population.<br><br>Kinesiology is a pre-professional program. This means that our students are well prepared for subsequent graduate or professional training in the allied health disciplines. The degree also prepares students for graduate programs in kinesiology and athletic training. Kinesiology graduates may pursue entry-level careers in a wide variety of professions, including those in the area of fitness, home health, and rehabilitation assistance.