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Kinesiology puts you at the center of human movement. With a foundation in anatomy and physiology, the program challenges you to think critically about performance and prevention. At the same time, it calls you to lead with empathy—because every data point represents a person trusting you with their health and goals. Whether you’re coaching a team, guiding a patient through recovery, or shaping gameday success behind the scenes, Aquinas College’s Kinesiology programs give you room to explore your interests while grounding you in practical preparation. By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to strengthen others and step confidently into work that moves people forward.
Explore Our Kinesiology Programs
Athletic Coaching
Coaching is as much about teaching as it is about competition. Through the Athletic Coaching minor, you’ll develop the ability to motivate athletes, build trust, and create positive team cultures, while learning best practices for keeping players healthy and safe.Athletic Coaching
Applied Sport and Exercise Science
Our innovative curriculum gives you the scientific knowledge and practical experience you need to succeed in fields like strength and conditioning coaching, personal training, and so much more. Best of all, you won’t be just another student in a gym. Our dedicated faculty mentor you personally, helping you connect your passion for athletics with a career that makes a difference in people’s lives. Applied Sport and Exercise Science
Business Administration and Sport Management
At Aquinas, you can earn a dual major in Business Administration and Sport Management. This unique pairing gives you the flexibility to pursue a wide range of careers, both inside and outside the world of sports. You’ll gain a strong foundation in business while developing the specific skills needed to work in sport business. Plus, an Aquinas education will take your learning beyond the classroom!Business Administration and Sport Management
Clinical Exercise Science
At Aquinas, through hands-on labs and real-world experiences, you’ll dive into how exercise impacts the body, learning to prevent injury and support rehabilitation. You’ll study emergency response, therapeutic movement, and the principles that keep athletes and patients healthy and strong.Clinical Exercise Science
Majors & Minors
Applied Sport and Exercise Science |
* Optional concentration in Pre-Exercise Physiology and Fitness Entrepreneur. |
Athletic Coaching |
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Business Administration and Sport Management |
* Concentrations |
Clinical Exercise Science |
**Optional concentrations in Pre-Athletic Training, |
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Kinesiology Facilities
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Kinesiology Awards
Miriam Paquet-Rice Award
The Miriam Paquet-Rice Award is the highest honor given annually by the Department of Kinesiology at Aquinas College to a senior majoring in Clinical Exercise Science. It is presented to the outstanding student who exhibits a combination of high academic achievement, along with college and community involvement and service.See Past Winners
Outstanding Student in the Applied Sport and Exercise Science Major
This award, given annually by the Department of Kinesiology at Aquinas College, recognizes undergraduate students for excellence in the Applied Sport and Exercise Science major. Excellence may be demonstrated through high academic achievement, practical application, field research, leadership, and/or community service.See Past Winners
Outstanding Sport Management Major of the Year Award
The Outstanding Sport Management Major of the Year Award is the highesthonor given annually by the Department of Kinesiology at Aquinas College to aSport Management senior. It is presented to the outstanding Sport Management student who exhibits a combination of high academic achievement, along withcollege and community involvement and service.See Past Winners
Insignis Program
The Insignis Honors Program at Aquinas College offers high-achieving students a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum, exclusive research opportunities, and a vibrant community that fosters intellectual growth and professional success.
Study Abroad
Discover global opportunities with the ability to study abroad at Aquinas College. Offering immersive semester, summer, and short-term programs designed to broaden your perspective and enhance your academic journey
