Kinesiology, BS
Become a Kinesiology major at Seattle University and help people improve their health through exercise. Explore exercise physiology, biomechanics and more.
About this Program
Exercise Science for Healthier People and Communities
The kinesiology major is focused on improving the health of individuals and communities through exercise. Our curriculum builds on foundational knowledge and theory in topics of exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control and exercise psychology.
Our classroom experience is grounded in themes of evidence-based practice, professional skill-building and community engagement.
Courses often incorporate assessments and activities that have our students applying their knowledge of theory to the greater Seattle community, and in ways that improve health and health promotion.
Empowering leadership through exercise is central to the kinesiology degree. We look to help our students focus on the positive impact that exercise can have on the whole person.
As a result of our efforts and our active student club, Seattle University has recently earned the title of an Exercise is Medicine campus by the American College of Sports Medicine.
Explore Kinesiology
Learn about the kinesiology major at Seattle University. Get a sneak peek into classes and community engagement opportunities.
Prepared for Success
Internships: Career-Ready Experiences
Gain real-world experience through internship opportunities in the Puget Sound region. Internships give you the opportunity to deepen your classroom knowledge and apply it in a real-world setting.
Mobile Laboratory: Community-Engaged Learning
The mobile laboratory is an innovative solution to invest in our students and community by providing portable technology that can be used for education, research and community engagement. It is our model for the future of kinesiology and a way of empowering the next generation to create societal impact through human movement!
Human Performance Lab: Hands-on Research
At Seattle University's Human Performance Lab, we pride ourselves in the hands-on experience that students gain. We challenge our students to answer their own questions in the laboratory. Every day is a new challenge in the lab, and we want to empower our students to pursue their dreams!