Kinesiology

Program Overview Bachelor of Science Students may select a degree program in Kinesiology with a con- Concentrations available: centration in one of the following areas: Exercise Science/Health Exercise Science/Health Promotion, Physical Education Teaching, or Pre-Physical Therapy. Promotion Physical Education The Exercise Science and Health Promotion concentration allows Teaching students to develop an area of study compatible with career Pre-Physical Therapy goals. Individuals, as well as corporations, recognize the need to improve health/fitness and prevent disease. Consequently, there Minors is a demand for individuals prepared through this concentration, Scientific Diving who have the ability to implement and interpret health/fitness Health Education assessments as well as develop programs to improve health, fit- Kinesiology ness, and performance. Master of Science The Physical Education Teaching concentration, approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, prepares students Related Careers to teach and coach in K-12 schools. Teaching candidates complete Athletic Director a four-year degree program and a fifth year credential program, Corporate Wellness/ Fitness which includes student teaching. Humboldt’s physical education Specialist teacher education program provides opportunities to develop Exercise Leader professional and interpersonal skills with clinical teaching and Exercise Physiologist coaching experiences. Students are encouraged to participate Fitness Club Manager in a variety of recreation, education, and/or athletic programs in Health Educator order to gain a well-rounded background in knowledge and skill. Health/Fitness Instructor Completion of the Pre-Physical Therapy concentration provides Personal Trainer the academic requirements necessary to apply to a graduate Physical/Occupational program for physical therapy or other health professions such Therapist as occupational therapy, nursing, physician assistant programs, Scholar/Researcher medical school, or prosthetics and orthotics. Students also have Sports-Specific Trainer the opportunity to gain more knowledge and experience in the Strength & Conditioning physical therapy (and related) fields through a practica experience Specialist in local physical therapy clinics/settings. Teacher/Coach Teacher of Individuals with Disabilities Some of the careers listed may require additional or specialized coursework

For more information Department of Kinesiology & Recreation Administration Academic & Career [email protected] Advising Center 707.826.4536 [email protected] humboldt.edu/kra 707.826.3341 Office of Admissions humboldt.edu/acac [email protected] 866.850.9556 admissions.humboldt.edu 2019-20 Academic Year