Kinesiology and Health Promotion
If you’re passionate about wellness and fitness, a kinesiology degree provides the theory and practice to prepare you for professional work in schools, private agencies, clinical environments, government or business. You will have the opportunity to influence the physical activity, health, lifestyle and productivity of individuals, communities and organizations.
Watch the video below as Johnny Herrera talks about how Grand View's Kinesiology program set him up for success when competing against students around the country for spots at some of the most coveted medical schools.
What You Can Expect
In the Kinesiology and Health Promotion program, we repeatedly expose you to career opportunities. The major was designed to provide you with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for success in your future endeavors. You will gain real-world, hands-on, experiential learning during your culminating internship experience.
This field is changing quickly in response to the aging population, increased cost of health care, and the understanding of the important role lifestyle factors play in one’s health. Graduates will have the opportunity to sit for national certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and Certified Health Education Specialist.
Why Grand View?
- Opportunities to improve the health and wellness of individuals and organizations.
- Hands-on learning in new state-of-the-art labs.
- Supervised internships in a variety of settings.
- Focus on effective behavior change theory and application.