1. WELCOME!
Green & White Day 2018
Kinesiology

2. Kinesiology: Science of Human Movement
What is Kinesiology?
Motor Development
Motor Control
Exercise Physiology
Biomechanics
Adapted Physical Activity
Sport Sociology
Sport Psychology
Athletic Injury
Kinesiology: Science of Human Movement

3. Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Leads to…
…Careers in
Fitness and Personal Training
Health Promotion
Allied Health
Exercise Physiology
Medicine
Community Service & Agencies
Rehabilitation Therapy
Sports Nutrition
Prosthetics & Orthotics
Sports Administration/Management
…Graduate Study/Research in
Athletic Training
Adapted Physical Activity
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Coaching / Administration
Exercise Physiology
Growth and Motor Development
Physician/Physician Assistant
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Chiropractic

4. MSU Degree Requirements and AP or Dual Enrollment Courses
B.S. in KINESIOLOGY
General Education Courses
English/Writing (WRA)
Arts and Humanities (IAH)
Social Science (ISS)
Math/Science Admission Core
Kinesiology Core Courses
Cognate Area Of Interest
Elective Courses
AP/Dual Enrollment in HS
English or Lang/Lit & Comp = MSU WRA
History = MSU IAH
Psychology = MSU ISS
Government = MSU ISS
Economics = MSU ISS
AP Calc, College Algebra = MSU Math
Chemistry = MSU Chemistry
Biology = MSU Biology
Language = MSU electives
Questions about transfer credit and what to take? Contact a Kinesiology Academic Advisor!

5. Requirement for Formal Admission to the Kinesiology Major
All KIN students must complete the following courses with
a 2.0 or better by the time they reach junior standing (56 credit hours):
CEM 141 (4) General Chemistry I
KIN (3) Applied Human Anatomy
MTH 103 (3) College Algebra
KIN 251 (4) Principles of Movement
PSL (4) Introductory Physiology

6. Getting Involved Can Help You Choose Your Career Interest!
Service Learning/Volunteer Hours
Job Shadowing/Networking
Career/Cognate Exploration
Clubs and Organizations
Research
Field work/classes
Course Assistantships
Alternative Spring Break
Study Abroad, Study Away
MSU Sports Administration and Team Management
Cadaver & Exercise Physio labs
Adapted Sports Skills Program
Internships

7. 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. Build your network!
Consider AP and dual enrollment courses. The MSU Transfer Equivalency website is a useful tool in verifying class options. KIN Academic Advisors can help you choose!
Attend the MSU Athletic Training High School Summer Camp.
Research Kinesiology careers.
Visit with a Kinesiology/Athletic Training advisor!

8. Enjoy the rest of your visit
Thanks for Coming!
Enjoy the rest of your visit