Studying kinesiology means exploring all facets of human movement, and more importantly, how they relate to our health. A degree in kinesiology gives you all kinds of options when it comes to choosing a career, and that’s why it’s one of URI’s most popular majors.
You could work in a clinical environment creating exercise prescriptions for people with such health issues as heart disease, obesity, diabetes, or cancer; or in a research setting studying the effects of resistance training on strength and balance in older adults; or design training programs for professional athletes. And that’s just for starters.
Why Kinesiology at URI?
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Get On The Right Track
We don’t just offer a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Kinesiology. We also offer three specialization options for undergraduates, and two for graduate students. So you’ll graduate with not only a strong foundation, but also the specific skills and knowledge you’ll need for your chosen career track.
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Study With Experts
Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, you’ll be working alongside faculty who are not only top-notch teachers, but also active scholars. That means you get to learn about, and often participate in, cutting-edge research in areas like chronic disease, strength and conditioning, sociocultural studies, biomechanics, and much more.
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Learn By Doing
Internships and experiential learning are a key component of our curriculum, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get hands-on experience in your field. Whether you work in a clinic, hospital, cardiac rehab center, health and wellness company, or even the Olympic Training Center, these experiences are sure to help you get hired when you graduate.