Kinesiology
Program Overview
Few academic program majors offer such diverse opportunities after graduation as Kinesiology. The academically rigorous curriculum prepares graduates with knowledge and experience for employment opportunities in a variety of settings. In the applied health area, careers in corporate and community/ hospital-based wellness programs, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and research centers investigating the benefits of exercise in chronic disease states are possibilities. Strength and conditioning specialists for sports teams are also career options.
Kinesiology is an excellent option for students interested in applying to graduate health-profession programs such as physical therapy, physician assistant, and clinical exercise physiology. Additional required course work to meet entry requirements can be chosen as electives. In this regard, students should make their career intentions known early in their program of study. Opportunities for graduate study are available in academic units of medicine, biology, physiology, and kinesiology. Although not required, completion of the program provides students with the ability to take different certification exams offered by several professional organizations including the American College of Sports Medicine, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Graduating Kinesiology majors must possess a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75.
Prior to taking any KNES course numbered above KNES 229, students must have completed all major and cognate courses with a minimum grade of “C.” Students must also possess a minimum grade point average of 2.50 within the major. Subsequently, in order to progress in KNES courses, (1.) a minimum grade of “C” must be earned in each major and cognate course and (2.) a minimum grade point average of 2.50 is required within the major.
Gwyn Cruz is the 2024 KNES Outstanding Senior for the Dept. of Health and Human Performance. Gwyn served as executive board president for the U of S Student Association of the Philippines, Vice President of the U of S Royal Expressions Contemporary Dance Team, Council Member for the U of S Student Diversity Council, Principal Dancer, Artistic Consultant for the Scranton Civic Ballet Company, Dance Representative, Marketing Committee for the Luzerne County and Beyond Got Talent, Member of the Phi Epsilon Kappa and Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Societies, Community Volunteer for the New Life Community Church. Gwyn also help organize the Easter Basket Drive and Safe Trick or Treat for the U of S Center of Service and Social Justice.
Ryan Gibki worked with the WBS Penguins during the spring 2023 semester for his internship. His general responsibilities were to assist with movement screenings/testing, instruct proper exercise and stretching techniques, collect and filter data, and conduct investigations in reference to performance-related topics. Ryan's favorite part of the internship was being able to work with the rehabbing athletes and being a part of their return to play journey.
During my internship at Kings College, I was responsible for making sure the lifts were set up properly and proper form was being used. Along with this, I also created workouts for the student-athletes who were injured and couldn't do part of or the whole lift. My favorite part about the internship was working with the football team and getting to know the players. They provided support for each other along with the energy they brought to every lift.
