What is kinesiology?
Kinesiology is an interdisciplinary program that combines courses in exercise and rehabilitation, health and physical education, health sciences,and sport management and leadership. The minor will help prepare you for careers in areas such as health and fitness education, sports medicine and rehabilitation. The program complements a range of majors, from biology to education to recreation management and policy, broadening your career opportunities.
Why study kinesiology at UNH?
As a student in the kinesiology minor at UNH,you will graduate well-prepared for a future in health-and fitness-related fields. You’ll have access to the3,500-square-foot Robert Kertzer Exercise Physiology Laboratory, which boasts metabolic, cardiopulmonary, biochemistry, vascular and environmental facilities. You’ll gain valuable,hands-on experience while working with the university Employee Fitness Program and Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. In addition, the University Advising Center’s Pre-Professional Health Program helps those intending to apply to health-related professional schools such as medical school, physician assistant programs, chiropractic or homeopathic medicine, or physical therapy.
Potential careers
- Athletic trainer
- Chiropractor
- Clinical exercise physiologist
- Exercise science researcher
- Fitness instructor
- Nurse
- Personal trainer
- Physician
- Physician assistant
- Physical therapist
- Strength and conditioning coach
