Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health - Kinesiology

Explore the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Miami University! Gain skills in health, performance, and rehabilitation. Apply now for international students!

The Kinesiology major leads to a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health. This major is for students interested in the scientific aspects of human movement. Kinesiology focuses on the acquisition of knowledge and understanding of interactions of physiological, anatomical, neuropsychological, and biomechanical factors that affect human health and performance. Skills learned in the classroom, laboratory and internships include assessing and developing effective strategies for enhancing health, improving performance, preventing diseases related to sedentary behavior and promoting the recovery of health in rehabilitation settings. State-of-the-art laboratories complement the classroom and foster critical thinking, reasoning, and other basic principles of liberal education, instrumental in careers in and outside of Kinesiology.