Kinesiology, B.S.

Strengthen Your Mind

Strengthen your academic core by seeking a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at University of Houston-Clear Lake. Offered through the College of Human Sciences and Humanities, the program will introduce you to the fundamental scientific aspects of exercise, completing advanced courses in exercise physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, resistance exercise, health promotion, peak athletic performance, and physical fitness.

Faculty strive to provide a strong academic and practical knowledge base to work in a variety of exercise and health-related careers or to pursue research or clinical graduate degrees. You can choose from several concentrations: 

• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Grades EC-12 Physical Education Certification
• Exercise Science
  
• Health Promotion
• Pre-Physical Therapy
• Pre-Physician's Assistant
• Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Chiropractic Medicine

Take Off on the Right Track to Success

Kinesiology classes are offered through online, hybrid, and on-campus coursework, including fundamental scientific aspects of exercise, advanced courses in physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, resistance exercise, and health promotion. Graduates currently hold jobs as physical education teachers and coaches in public and private schools and strength and conditioning coaches in the NBA, NFL, MLB and at the collegiate level. Others work as exercise physiologists, health promotion coordinators, fitness specialists and personal trainers. This degree prepares students for graduate studies in physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, and doctoral research programs.

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Degree Requirements

This degree has a specific set of courses you’ll need to complete before you can graduate from University of Houston-Clear Lake. Learn more about the classes that will help you complete the requirements of this degree. 

Kinesiology, B.S.

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