Program Overview
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science program in kinesiology offers an in-depth exploration of how the human body moves and functions, with a strong focus on health and performance.
Program Description
This program provides a comprehensive and scientifically inclusive curriculum that covers the mechanical, anatomical, neural, developmental, physiological, and psychological aspects of human movement. In the program, students complete the required coursework needed for many health professional schools, ensuring a strong foundation for advanced study.
At a Glance
- College/school: College of Health Solutions
- Location: Downtown Phoenix or Online, ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
- First required math course: MAT 170 - Precalculus
- Math intensity: Moderate
Curriculum
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Concurrent Program Options
Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Accelerated Program Options
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
Accelerated Bachelor's Plus Master's Degree
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
- Clinical Exercise Physiology, MS
Admission Requirements
- General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
Tuition Information
When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.
Change of Major Requirements
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Attend Online
ASU Online offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.
Transfer Options
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Apply biomechanical principles to the understanding and explanation of human movement.
- Apply principles of motor behavior to the understanding and explanation of human movement.
- Demonstrate the ability to synthesize data to make evidence-based practice decisions.
- Apply psychological principles to the understanding and explanation of human movement.
- Apply physiological principles to the understanding and explanation of human movement.
Global Opportunities
Professional health education is competitive. Fewer than 50% of the students who apply to medical schools are admitted, and there are four applicants for every seat in physician assistant programs. Medical and professional school admissions increasingly focus on students with dedication to community service, so engaging in community activities and research abroad will help any student who plans a career in a health field to create a diverse, accomplished portfolio.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with a degree in kinesiology are prepared for graduate study that can lead to a variety of clinical and research occupations, including:
- Allopathic, osteopathic, or naturopathic physician
- Athletic trainer
- Biomechanist
- Chiropractor
- Clinical exercise physiologist
- Occupational therapist
- Orthopedic surgeon
- Physical therapist
- Physician assistant
- Prosthetist or orthotist
Example Job Titles and Salaries
- Career | Growth | Median salary
- Athletic Trainer | 11.1% | $60,250
- Chiropractor | 9.5% | $79,000
- Exercise Physiologist | 9.5% | $58,160
- Medical Doctor (MD) | 3.3% | $236,350
- Occupational Therapist (OT) | 13.8% | $98,340
- Physical Rehabilitation Physician | 2.5% | Not available
- Physical Therapist (PT) | 10.9% | $101,020
- Physical Therapist Assistant | 22.0% | $65,510
- Physician Assistant (PA) | 20.4% | $133,260
- Sports Medicine Doctor | 2.5% | Not available