Purposes

• To provide students the opportunity to participate in a program designed to aid in the development of physical efficiency, healthful living, social cooperation and individual activity for the enjoyable and intelligent use of leisure time;
• To introduce students to the potential benefits of a stimulating systematic exercise program;
• To prepare students for careers in teaching, coaching, therapeutic science, athletic training, and recreation-oriented community service programs.

Tradition of Excellence

The Department of Kinesiology offers students many unique opportunities. Students participate with experienced and nationally recognized professors in a dynamic, hands-on educational experience. The faculty gives the students a deep insight into the area of sport and physical education, making the program perfect for a variety of interests. In addition, the Athletic Training Education Program is nationally accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Programs (CAATE). As part of the educational program, students participate in practical laboratory and internship programs, observation and participation in hospitals and physical therapy centers, observation of surgery and special lecture series with medical doctors and other medical experts.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Department of Kinesiology are prepared for a variety of opportunities that await them after leaving PLNU. Many students go on to graduate schools in physical therapy, physical education, exercise physiology and medical school. Other students become teachers and/or coaches. Still others go on to work as program directors at hospitals and sports clinics. With the experiences and education found at PLNU, the opportunities in fields related to Kinesiology become reality.

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