College of Education

Kinesiology & Athletic Training

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

Kinesiology at MSU MAJOR

Kinesiology

DEGREE

Bachelor of Science

MAJOR

Athletic Training

Kinesiology Degree

Leads to… …Careers in • 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!

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

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

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

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

What is at MSU for YOU?

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? E-mail a Kinesiology advisor: Jo Hartwell [email protected]

Jennifer Watson [email protected]

Maria DeWitt [email protected]

Thank you for coming!

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