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Love sport, fitness or helping people heal? Kinesiology has you covered. Kinesiology is the study of body movement, and it is home to everything associated with moving bodies. With a variety of majors and minors, you can gain the skills and education needed to combine your love of sport, fitness and helping people with healthcare, coaching, personal training or business to land the job of your dreams. An education in the Kinesiology area will prepare you for a successful, rewarding and fulfilling career.
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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.Explore 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. Explore 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!Explore 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.Explore 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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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.
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
