B.S. in APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY & KINESIOLOGY

The Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology is concerned with quality of life and the many aspects of human movement. Significant research contributions, education and service are related to the study of physiological and psychological responsiveness to vigorous and relevant physical activities. In addition, movement skills, capabilities and ways to improve and maintain health are studied as they relate to the typical person, as well as to disabled persons and high-level athletes.

Career Opportunities:

Students with a BS in APK could obtain a wide variety of positions in places such as:

• Hospitals, corporate, private or state agencies
• Corporate or private exercise facilities
• Hospital-based rehabilitation facilities
• Sports and training facilities
• Research institutes or Master’s degree and Ph.D. programs
• Professional programs in health-related fields such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, pharmacy, physician’s assistant, nursing, etc.

This degree is highly regarded for admission into medical school.  Of those that apply, more than 33 percent of students are admitted to medical school.

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SAMPLE APK PRE-HEALTH PLANS:

Pre-Athletic Training

Pre-Med

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Pre-Physician Assistant

Pre-Physical Therapy