Kinesiology and Health Sciences
- Kinesiology Major
For students interested in developing expertise in human movement—in the many skeletal, muscular, and neural systems that combine to help us move through space.
- Kinesiology Major with an Education Minor
Offers specialized training for those passionate about teaching or coaching.
- Kinesiology Minor (for non-majors)
An excellent complement to an alternate science major such as biology, biochemistry or health sciences.
- Performance, Fitness and Conditioning Minor
An opportunity to develop expertise in conditioning, speed, agility, performance optimization, and the principles of strength development.
- Sports Coaching Minor
A targeted program for students who want to pursue professional opportunities in coaching.
- Sports Management Minor
A targeted program for students who want to pursue professional opportunities in sports management.
Kinesiology Majors, Minors & Specializations
About the Health Sciences Program
Nursing Specialization Advising
For additional information regarding the Health Sciences Nursing Specialization, please contact Heather Gable, Associate Professor/Nursing Program Director in the Nursing Department.
Nursing Department- Health Sciences - Athletic Training
Focused study on human physiology, therapeutic methods, and the standards of physical training to aid in injury prevention and recovery.
- Health Sciences – Chiropractic
Learn about the musculoskeletal system and comprehensive physical therapies in order to enter into a career as a chiropractor.
- Health Sciences – Nursing
Gain a firm foundation in chemistry, biology, human physiology, and medical care within the field of health.
- Health Sciences – Occupational Therapy
Prepare for roles in a wide variety of settings to provide physical and cognitive therapeutics for everyday mobility. Pairs with a accelerated five-year pathway program with the M.S. in Occupational Therapy.
- Health Sciences – Pharmacy
Learn the skills needed to responsibly and expertly handle prescribed pharmaceuticals through courses in chemistry and medical care.
- Health Sciences – Physical Therapy
Pursue the rigorous study of anatomy, physiological functions, and best practices in therapeutic support.
- Health Sciences – Physician Assistant
Begin learning the fundamentals of health and patient care for the Physician Assistant field.
- Health Sciences - Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences
Build a foundation for a future in audiology or speech-language pathology. Can be paired with the developing M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology at McDaniel.
Health Sciences Specializations
Meet Graduates of the Kinesiology Department
We're proud to call these recent graduates alumni, and prouder still to share a selection of their stories here – told as only they can tell them, in their own words.
