Kinesiology
The human body is a masterpiece—designed by God with purpose and complexity. In Corban’s kinesiology program, you’ll explore how the body works, moves, and thrives, equipping you to help others pursue wellness, performance, and quality of life.
From your very first class, you’ll gain hands-on experience in fitness, rehabilitation, and sport performance while discovering your personal “why” for entering this growing field. Small class sizes, active lab components, and built-in internships ensure you graduate with practical skills and a strong sense of purpose. Whether you’re preparing for physical therapy, athletic performance, or recreation leadership, you’ll be equipped to serve others through expert care, compassion, and a deep understanding of God’s design.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Kinesiology
Delivery
On Campus
Concentrations
As a kinesiology major, you’ll dive into a well-rounded study of the human body, from anatomy and physiology to nutrition and fitness. From there, focus your degree in a specific area to achieve your career goals. You can also further customize your degree with elective courses! Choose from concentrations in:
Featured Courses
Exercise and Sport Psychology
Examine the mental side of performance. Learn how motivation, leadership, teamwork, and psychological training influence exercise and sport success. Apply these principles to real-life performance and personal growth.
First Aid & CPR
Gain the skills to respond confidently in emergency situations. Learn essential first aid, safety procedures, and CPR techniques following American Red Cross guidelines. Successful completion of the course leads to certification in First Aid and CPR.
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Examine the structure and function of the human body in this foundational course. Learn about cells, tissues, and key systems—skeletal, muscular, and nervous—through both lecture and lab, preparing you for future studies in healthcare and life sciences.
Lifetime Fitness
Build lifelong habits for health and wellness. Explore the connection between nutrition, stress, and cardiovascular health, and learn how lifestyle choices impact your body. Engage with current wellness research, assess your own fitness, and create a personalized exercise plan to support a healthier future.
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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100%
of students graduate with Certified Professional Trainer (CPT) credentials
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12%
career growth over the next 10 years—much faster than the average*
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100
internship hours to gain practical experience
*according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Kinesiology is the study of human movement and how the body functions at its best. In this major, you’ll explore God’s incredible design in motion and how muscles, minds, and motivation work together to fuel performance, restore health, and help others live fully.
Career Opportunities
Understanding how the body works and moves is a foundation you can build on for almost any career involving the human body and movement. You’ll be ready for a wide variety of athletic, wellness, and fitness careers or to continue on to graduate school or additional licensing.
- Athletic Trainer
- Coach
- Healthcare Professional
- Occupational Therapist
- Personal Trainer
- Physical Therapist
- Recreation Center Director
- Sports Psychologist
- Wellness Director
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