College of Education Kinesiology & Athletic Training
What is Kinesiology? The science of movement Has everything to do with health and wellness Disciplinary knowledge in all aspects of physical activity Anatomical Biomechanical Developmental Physiological Psychosocial
Kinesiology at MSU DEGREE Bachelor of Science MAJOR Kinesiology MAJOR Athletic Training
Kinesiology Degree Leads to… …Careers in …Graduate study in …and more! Personal Training Health Promotion Cardiac Rehabilitation Nutrition Prosthetics & Orthotics Community Recreation Sports Administration …Graduate study in Athletic Training Adapted Physical Activity Prosthetics and Orthotics Coaching Exercise Physiology Growth and Motor Development Medical/Physician Assistant Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Chiropractic Medicine …and more!
Athletic Training Degree Athletic Trainers care for athletic injuries by: Recognizing Evaluating Treating Rehabilitating Managing Provide sports medicine services to athletes in: K-12 Schools University Programs Clinical settings Industry Professional Programs
Ability to Progress in the Majors All KIN students must complete the following courses with a 2.0 or better by the time they reach junior standing (56 credits): CEM 141 (4) General Chemistry I KIN 216 (3) Applied Human Anatomy MTH 103 (3) College Algebra PHY 231 (3) Introductory Physics I PSL 250 (4) Introductory Physiology Kinesiology Major – No Application Process Athletic Training Major – Competitive application process
Formal Admission Process for the Athletic Training Major Students apply during their sophomore year Application Essay Three reference letters Completion of prerequisite courses with a 2.5 Completion of Core Courses with a 2.0 Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher Interview with MSU Athletic Training Admissions Board
KIN and AT – Hands On Experience Community internships Sports Skills Program for disabled athletes Human Energy Research Lab Athletic training rooms MSU Athletics High school athletics Research Laboratories Course Assistantships
Alternative Spring Break Student Organizations Research Opportunities What is at MSU for YOU? Job Shadowing & Internships Study Abroad Alternative Spring Break Career Exploration Student Organizations Research Opportunities Honors College
Things to do in High School Take classes that will prepare you for college- level learning – especially math and science! Get experience! Volunteer in your community, look for job/job shadowing opportunities in the areas that are of interest to you! Research Kinesiology careers! Questions? E-mail a Kinesiology advisor: Jo Hartwell hartwel6@msu.edu Jennifer Watson watsonj4@msu.edu Maria DeWitt mdewitt@msu.edu
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