Kinesiology and Health Major

Students in the kinesiology and health major study the biological and behavioral aspects of human movement through biomechanics, exercise physiology, and motor behavior and control. Choose from five career options:

  • Community/public health. Settings include government programs and private organizations such as American Red Cross, etc.
  • Pre-health professions. An interdisciplinary approach to the study of movement leading to careers in physical therapy, human medicine, and other allied health professions.
  • Exercise science. Fitness settings such as private health clubs, employee fitness programs, cardiac rehabilitation, and sport enhancement programs.
  • Physical education licensure. Preparation to teach at the elementary, middle school, and/or high school level.

 

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Admission requirements

To enroll in the Kinesiology and Health curriculum, you must meet these high school coursework requirements:

  • 4 years of English
  • 3 years of math (including one year each of algebra, geometry, and advanced algebra)
  • 3 years of science (including one year each of two of the following: biology, chemistry, and physics)
  • 2 years of social studies

Curriculum requirements

4-year plans

Course catalog

Course syllabi

For current and recent class syllabus examples go to the Class Websites page for Kinesiology.

Scholarships

Transfer plans

Learning communities

Student clubs and organizations

Related majors and minors

Field experiences

All undergraduate students in the Department of Kinesiology are required to complete a field experience. These experiences may vary in length (typically 10 to 16 weeks) and may also vary in the number of semesters of involvement.

Field experience page

Field Experience Handbook

Study abroad

Honors

The Kinesiology Department provides honors overview information. Students first apply to the Iowa State University Honors Program. Once accepted (or after being accepted into the freshman program), they take part in the College of Human Sciences Honors Program.

Facilities

The facilities section lists information about Kinesiology research and facilities.

Faculty and staff

Careers

Graduate degrees

  • Quick Links

  • Kinesiology and Health Video

    Kinesiology and Health

  • Contact Information

    Department of Kinesiology
    515-294-7548

  • Ann Smiley-Oyen

    A mentor, researcher, and expert in the field, Ann Smiley-Oyen, associate professor in Kinesiology, aims to provide students with the hands-on experiences to springboard into higher academic pursuits. Video »

  • Alumni Find Rewarding Jobs

    In the 2010-2011 academic year, 91 percent of CHS graduates with bachelor’s degrees secured employment or gained acceptance to graduate or professional school within six months of graduation. Kinesiology was one of five CHS programs that had placement rates of 100 percent.

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