Department of Kinesiology - College of Human Sciences - Iowa State University

Department of Kinesiology
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	Undergraduate Study in Kinesiology and Health The undergraduate program in Kinesiology and Health is designed for students who are interested in careers in health, preventive medicine, rehabilitation, human movement and sport. Within this major, you may choose from six academic options. Athletic Training. Preparation for positions dealing with the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Community/Public Health. Settings include government programs, private organizations such as American Red Cross, ect. Exercise Science. An interdisciplinary approach to the study of movement leading to careers in physical therapy, human medicine and other allied health professions. Health/Fitness Management. 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. General Studies. Build your own career path or choose from two strucutral programs: community sport/recreation or dance. No matter which option you choose, you'll explore all the discipline of Kinesiology and Health in depth. You will study the biomechanical aspects of human movement, the physiology of exercise, motor behavior and the sociology and psychology of sport and physical activity. The marketplace for our graduates has expanded dramatically in the last ten years. In the early 1980's, most students majoring in what was then called physical education were preparing for careers in teaching and coaching. Now, as society has become increasingly interested in health and fitness, we have programs in health promotion and athletic training to respond to the expanding needs of our society. We are an excellent track for those preparing for professional school such as physical therapy, human medicine, physical assistant and others. As a result of our expanded curriculum, our graduates are well-prepared for a variety of professional pursuits. Flexible and well-designed, our program will allow you to exercise your options in whatever career path you choose. Benefits of Kinesiology and Health at Iowa State University Nationally recognized faculty members Well-equipped labs in athletic training, exercise physiology, motor learning, and biomechanics Nationwide internship placement Undergraduate research opportunites with Kinesiology faculty Graduate program in exercise physiology, sport administration, and other sport sciences Opportunity to work with both men's and women's varsity athletic teams Professional conferences and field trips Professional student organizations, such as the Kinesiology and Health Majors Club, Association of Health and Fitness Professionals, and Eta Sigma Gamma (health honorary), Athletic Training Club Excellent computer labs Professional advising staff Opportunites to work with physical therapists and athletic trainers and other medical professionals 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 How do you decide on an option? During your freshman year, you most likely will take the following English Sociology Psychology Orientation to the university and to the disciplines and careers in Kinesiology and Health Personal Health Human Anatomy and Physiology Computer Science Library Instruction To determine the option that's right for you, you'll find that it's helpful to talk with our professors and academic advisors. Also, feel free to talk with alumni of our department. The Kinesiology advising office can give you phone numbers of persons you might wish to contact. For more information If you have an interest in any of the careers within the Kinesiology and Health major, we'd like to talk with you about the Iowa State program. We invite you to call and talk with an advisor, write to the address below, or come visit our department. We'll be happy to talk with you, take you on a tour of our facilities, and arrange for you to observe our classes. Just let us know how we can be of service to you. Department of Kinesiology 201 Forker Building Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011 515-294-7548