Pre-Professional Tracks

The Bachelor of Science in Education in Kinesiology with coursework focusing on Exercise Science provides coursework that prepares students for graduate programs and careers related to the Health and Fitness industry.  Some examples include physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician’s assistant, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, clinical exercise physiology, and cardiac rehabilitation. Other examples include private and corporate wellness, fitness centers/university recreation settings, personal training, group fitness instruction, and strength and conditioning coaching. In addition, the major prepares students for further study in Kinesiology at the graduate level. Students will select Kinesiology electives bases on the prerequisite classes required by the graduate programs they plan to apply for. Click the button below to see what suggested coursework will look like based on the professional school that a student plans to attend. The general track prepares students for the Kinesiology Master of Science Program in Exercise Science. 

pREVIOUS catalog Information

Students who need to access degree requirements from a previous catalog, may do so by clicking on the appropriate link below.

Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP)

The Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) allows highly motivated students concentrating in Exercise Science to take courses that dual count toward the BS in Kinesiology degree as well as toward an MA in Kinesiology degree (with coursework focusing on Exercise Science). Students admitted to the program take 12 hours of graduate-level coursework during the senior year. Upon completion of the undergraduate degree, students can take an additional 18 hours of coursework during year 5 to complete the 30-hour MA degree. Students are not obligated to complete the master’s degree and choosing not to complete it will not adversely affect the ability to earn the BS degree.   ​Students may begin the AMP after 90 or more hours have been earned, so this means they would normally apply to the Graduate School during the final semester of the junior year if the following conditions are met:

• ​Have completed 90 hours toward their BS in Kinesiology (Exercise Science Concentration)
• Have an overall GPA of at least 3.70
• Achieve a composite score of 300 or higher on the GRE
• Have taken (or be enrolled in) KIN 303 before applying

For more information, you can schedule an appointment with Tyler Cranmore. You may also learn more at the UA Graduate School website.