Kinesiology, BS
Careers
A degree in kinesiology from USF can lead to careers in health care, fitness, research, and higher education. You can also pursue graduate study in kinesiology or related fields.
What Careers Can You Pursue in Health Care?
- Medicine: Diagnose, treat, and prevent illness and injury by providing patient care in hospitals, clinics, private practices, and other health care settings.
- Physical Therapy: Help patients reduce pain, recover from injuries, and restore mobility in clinics, hospitals, schools, and fitness centers.
- Occupational Therapy: Help clients develop or regain the skills they need for daily activities in hospitals, schools, day care facilities, private practices, and workplaces.
- Athletic Training: Prevent, treat, and rehabilitate injuries in schools, universities, hospitals, health clinics, or with professional sports teams.
- Chiropractic: Correct alignment, alleviate pain, and improve function by focusing on the relationship between the body’s structure and function.
Pre-Health Professions Advising
Explore careers in the health professions and plan your path to a career in health care. Pre-Health Professions Advising helps you identify prerequisite courses, gain relevant experience, and navigate the application process for health professional programs.
What Careers Can You Pursue in Fitness?
- Personal Training: Provide one-on-one instruction and mentorship to help clients achieve their exercise and health goals in corporate gyms, club gyms, or outdoors.
- Strength and Conditioning: Help athletes improve their strength and fitness and reach specific performance goals in high schools, universities, fitness centers, and professional sports organizations.