Clinical Kinesiology
Are you drawn to a career helping people heal and regain strength after injury or illness? Clinical kinesiology is a pre-physical therapy track designed for students planning to pursue graduate studies in fields like physical therapy, occupational therapy, or athletic training.
You’ll build a solid foundation in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and rehabilitation while also developing critical thinking, communication, and hands-on skills that prepare you for the next step in your education. From treating injuries to improving mobility and quality of life, this program equips you to step confidently into a future of helping others through movement and recovery.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Kinesiology: Clinical Kinesiology
Delivery
On Campus
Featured Courses
Motor Learning and Development
Understand how movement is learned, developed, and refined across the lifespan. Explore the physiological and psychological processes behind motor skill acquisition and performance. Through hands-on activities, you’ll assess, teach, and enhance functional movement skills—building the tools to support learners and clients at all skill and development levels.
Biomechanics
Discover how the body moves. Study the mechanics of muscles, bones, and joints to evaluate movement, improve performance, and reduce injury. Learn to analyze human motion through both scientific data and real-world applications.
Therapeutic Exercise
Learn to design and implement rehabilitation programs for physically active individuals. This course combines theory with hands-on lab work to teach therapeutic strategies for restoring movement, strength, and function after injury.
General Chemistry I
Learn the foundational principles of chemistry, from atoms and molecules to chemical reactions and energy. Reinforce your understanding through lab experiments designed to bring chemistry to life.
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
internship hours to gain practical experience
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14%
job growth projected for physical therapists over the next 10 years*
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$101,000
median salary for physical therapists
*according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Clinical kinesiology explores how the body moves—and how to restore that movement when something goes wrong. This pre-professional track equips you with a strong scientific foundation and hands-on experience so you can help others heal, recover, and thrive.
Career Opportunities
This degree is ideal for students who intend to go onto graduate school or pursue licensing for careers such as:
- Physical therapist
- Athletic trainer
- Occupational therapist
- Wellness director
- Healthcare professional
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