Athletic Performance
What if your love for fitness and sports could become a career that inspires others to thrive? The athletic performance concentration of kinesiology equips you to help people reach their physical potential—whether they’re training for competition or working toward personal health goals.
You’ll explore the science of movement, strength training, and sport psychology while gaining hands-on experience that prepares you for careers in coaching, personal training, and performance enhancement. This path is ideal for students who want to stay active, work closely with others, and make a meaningful difference in how people move, train, and live.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Kinesiology: Athletic Performance
Delivery
On Campus
Featured Courses
Speed, Agility, & Quickness
Learn to improve athletic performance through speed, agility, and quickness. Gain foundational knowledge in biomechanics and exercise physiology while exploring techniques in speed mechanics, training, and program design. Learn practical strategies for warm-ups, drills, and workouts—and prepare to earn certification as a Speed and Explosion Specialist through the National Association of Speed and Explosion (NASE)
Performance Enhancement
Become the most impactful sports performance coach you can be. Focus on the advanced principles and evidence-based methods that set top-level coaches apart. Learn how to apply complex athletic development strategies with confidence as you grow into a knowledgeable, effective, and influential leader in sports performance.
Exercise & Sport Nutrition
Fuel performance with science-based nutrition strategies. Learn how to optimize training, accelerate recovery, and boost athletic performance through targeted nutrition. Explore nutrient timing, macronutrient needs, hydration, and supplements tailored to specific sports and activity levels. Apply your knowledge through case studies and sample nutrition plans designed for real-world implementation.
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Learn how to keep athletes healthy, strong, and injury-free. Explore the principles of training, conditioning, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. Gain practical skills and foundational knowledge to care for activity-related injuries and support safe, effective athletic performance.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
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3
professional certifications included in program
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100
internship hours to gain practical experience
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12%
job growth over the next 10 years—much faster than the average*
*according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Athletic performance is more than speed or strength—it’s about unlocking human potential. Study what makes people faster, stronger, and more resilient, and learn how to help others optimize their physical ability through training that inspires health, confidence, and long-term wellness—on the field, in the gym, or in everyday life.
Career Opportunities
Understanding biomechanics, nutrition, and performance enhancement strategies gives you a solid foundation for careers such as:
- Coach
- Personal Trainer
- Nutritionist
- Sports Performance Coach
- Sports Psychologist (with additional graduate work)
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