Kinesiology
Kinesiology Undergraduate Program
Graduate Spotlight – From Campus to Career
Dr. Connor O’Neill, D.O.
WSU Kinesiology class of 2018
Currently – PGY-3 internal medicine resident at Providence Sacred Heart in Spokane, WA
Shweta Mohan, M.S.
WSU Kinesiology class of 2020.
Currently – Physician Assistant student at University of Washington, Seattle.
Kinesiology Curriculum
Find out what classes are needed for your degree.
Kinesiology Degree Requirements
- For students admitted to the major between fall 2024-spring 2026: Download the Fall 2024–Spring 2026 Student Admit Form
- For students admitted to the major in fall 2026 or later: Download Fall 2026 form
- Kinesiology minor: Download Kinesiology Minor F26
What sets us apart
There are plenty of kinesiology degrees around the country. But see why our Kinesiology program is tops!
Kinesiology Program Advantages
It’s an easy choice! We Offer:
- Enhanced learning through a combination of world-class research labs and innovative teaching methods.
- The opportunity to work with faculty on interdisciplinary kinesiology research projects.
- A kinesiology club that provides access to professional meetings, serves as a support network, and provides opportunities for leadership.
- A Strength and Conditioning minor to prepare students to train athletes at the collegiate and professional levels.
- Practical, hands-on opportunities for students to work with diverse populations, through practicum & internship.
Now what?
Kinesiology Career Possibilities
A Kinesiology degree can open up a lot of exciting career paths, depending on your interests. Check out our list of opportunities and discover where your degree can take you! Kinesiology Career Possibilities
Professional Development Scholarship Opportunities
- Glen E. Galligan Fund for Student Development & Conferences
- Bruya-Wood Undergraduate Research Conference
Honors and Awards
Practical Experience
Writing Guide
Kinesiology Activity Courses
Kinesiology Undergraduate Mission Statement
The mission of the program is to generate, interpret, disseminate, and apply kinesiology discipline knowledge across various contexts to enhance health, productivity, and quality of life.
Our Mission is accomplished by:
- Educating students in the states, traits, and dispositions for professional positions, certifications and post-graduate work associated with the kinesiology discipline.
- Scholarly inquiry and dissemination of knowledge within the kinesiology sub-disciplines.
- Providing community, state, national, and international leadership and service in the kinesiology discipline.
Goals
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, students will:
- Use scientific literacy and kinesiology discipline knowledge to explore, understand, analyze and address contemporary issues.
- Learn the skills to be continuous, collaborative learners who further their professional development and contribute to the profession.
- Demonstrate leadership, ethical reasoning, and social responsibility to improve quality of life for others and ensure equitable access for diverse groups by creating appropriate environments to initiate and maintain a physically active, healthy lifestyle.
- Communicate effectively to a broad range of audiences using appropriate traditional and emerging technological media.
- Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and accountability.
- Promote respect of diverse populations and thought.