KINESIOLOGY is the scientific study of human movement—anatomy, physiology and mechanics.
About the Program
At MNU, you will be prepared to enter careers that promote and restore health through exercise, healthy lifestyle changes, and rehabilitation methods. We focus on helping you move toward careers in a variety of paths including:
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Athletic Training
- Chiropractic
- Health promotion and fitness/exercise
We prepare students to go on to professional or graduate school or enter the work force where they can integrate faith with their professions.
Top Notch Facilities
As a student, you’ll have access to a state-of-the-art health and fitness complex in MNU’s Cook Center.
Your future
Careers
Touching many areas of human movement and mechanics, you could become a(n):
- Occupational Therapist
- Wellness Coach
- Chiropractor
- Physical Therapist
- Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Fitness Manager
Employers & Internships
Some of our recent Kinesiology grads have landed jobs at:
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Southern Arkansas University
Related Majors
Other majors you may also be interested in learning more about:
You Can Succeed Here
Pioneer alumni are working in industries and cities around the world. During their time at MNU, they developed the skills and knowledge to succeed. Transformed by Christ to serve others – that’s real success.
While most college sophomores are still deciding what to major in, Hadley Copeland is already planning her application to medical school next semester. The Topeka, Kansas native is an honor student majoring in biology and minoring in
Home health nurse Taylor (Fries ’16) Hartke says even as a child she was an adventurer. Her dad described her as having “itchy feet.” She didn’t like staying in the same place for long. Her faith was also important, so finding
Exceptional student, athlete plans flexible, disciplined profession.
Aaron Tiffany (Business Administration, '05) isn’t exactly where he thought he'd be after graduation from MNU. Or actually, he is.
"Going in to college I didn't know what I wanted to do. Or that is what I would tell people," Aaron says. "Deep down, however
Kassidy (Ritchel ’14) Chuning worked hard and played hard. During high school, she played basketball and volleyball while maintaining a coveted GPA. Strong family values were woven into the fabric of her childhood.
Some people might say that alum Jason Menard, just 7 years out of MNU, is too young to be a high school assistant principal and athletic director. But those people clearly have not met Jason. Driven is an understatement.