1. College of Education Kinesiology & Athletic Training

2. 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

3. Kinesiology at MSU DEGREE Bachelor of Science MAJOR Kinesiology MAJOR
Athletic Training

4. 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!

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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? a Kinesiology advisor:
Jo Hartwell
Jennifer Watson
Maria DeWitt

11. Thank you for coming! 