The science of how we move.
The study of bodies in motion can’t happen while sitting still. Here, you’ll add substance to classroom studies (and your resume) by learning with active hands through internships, practicums and collaborative research.
Choose a concentration (pre-professional/pre-physical therapy, clinical or strength and conditioning) to get ready for a specific exercise science career. Or take a multidisciplinary approach (kinesiology, communication and business) to prepare for success in sports administration.
Learn and research using state-of-the-art metabolic testing equipment, a dual energy X-ray absorptiometer, Dartfish video analysis technology, Biopak systems and Monark ergometers. Berry’s 27,000-acre campus is your extended laboratory.
Kinesiology FACULTY
An exercise physiologist, Dr. Elmer has presented his scholarship and research widely, including such topics as "Opinions and Attitudes About Physical Activity Among College Students: A Pilot Study". His many publications include such topics as "Effect of Pickle and Pickle Juice Consumption on Endurance of Exercise in the Heat." An active contributor to his field, Dr. Elmer holds memberships in both the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Get four years of paid, mentored, professional development experience on campus; complete for-credit internships at medical centers, strength training facilities, physical and occupational therapy clinics; and deepen your study by working as a faculty research assistant.
Kinesiology Courses
While exploring interactions between the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system, gain insight into such concepts as exercise training practices, fatigue and disuse.
Study milestone athletic accomplishments, different sporting events and disciplines, and how culture has influenced (and has been influenced by) sports.
Consider the relationship between nutrition, energy metabolism and exercise performance.
Kinesiology LIVES
Even in high school, Madelyn Smith ’22 — who is majoring in exercise science — had a clear idea of what she wanted: to work with students in her own karate studio. A karate teacher since 2015, she also knew pursuing a dream that big would require practical planning — and that realization took her to Berry. “I had set my mind on becoming a karate instructor but wanted another occupation that would complement this kind of work. I saw Berry offered a program that would give me skills to better train karate students along with a career in a medical or personal training field.”
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