什么是运动机能学?
运动机能学 is an academic discipline involving the study of physical activity and its impact on 健康, 社会, 和生活质量. 作为一个运动机能学的毕业生, your knowledge and skillset may be well suited for numerous careers, 包括以下内容:
- 物理治疗
- 职业治疗
- 运动专家
- 私人教练
- strength and conditioning coach
- 体育管理
- 健康咨询
- 脊椎按摩疗法
- 医师助理
- 医学博士
- 运动生理学
- 心脏康复
If you are interested in a career in the medical field or pursuing pre-medicine as an option, kinesiology may be a good fit for you. Not only will you gain a firm foundation in all of the biophysical sciences related to the human body, 比如生物学, 化学, 物理, 和神经科学, but you will also develop a valuable understanding and appreciation of the cultural, 社会科学, and humanistic aspects of sport, 锻炼, 健康, 健康和体育活动, 比如历史, 哲学, 以及运动心理学. You also will be prepared for a career in the field of allied 健康, such as physical or 职业治疗, 心脏康复支持, 或按摩.
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为什么选择运动机能学?
The central focus of the 运动机能学 program is the study of physical activity as it ranges from basic mechanisms of human movement to the complex dynamics of physical activity in the context of human 健康 and well-being. 除了, the program explores other facets of human 健康, including the psychological and social aspects of wellness.
The 运动机能学 major offers a comprehensive program of study designed to prepare students for professions involving physical activity, 锻炼, and the science of human movement and its relationship to human 健康 and disease, and for graduate study in related areas.
运动机能学选项
十大网投平台信誉排行榜阿尔图纳分校's 运动机能学 program offers three options within the major. The specific program option will help you reach your ultimate career goals.
- 运动科学选项: The Movement Science option provides training in areas such as biomechanics, 运动生理学, 体育运动心理学, 神经科学, 运动的历史, and sport 哲学 to understand the use of movement for prevention and diagnosis of chronic disease, 康复, 和治疗.
- Exercise Science option, Business Emphasis: The Exercise Science option with an emphasis on business includes courses in kinesiology and basic business skills such as accounting, 市场营销, 和管理.
- Exercise Science option, Science Emphasis: The Exercise Science option with an emphasis on science is designed to help you prepare for advanced study in graduate school in kinesiology and allied 健康 fields.
Integrated Undergraduate/MPH Program Program
Earn Two Degrees in Five Years
Penn State’s kinesiology program in the 阿尔图纳 College has an integrated program that allows qualified undergraduate students to earn a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in five calendar years of full-time academic study. The MPH degree is offered through the College of Medicine, Department of Public Health Science.
Learn more about the Integrated Undergraduate/MPH Program Program
人体运动学学位联系人
联系 特蕾西艾尔金, the 运动机能学 Degree Program Coordinator, or reach out to any of our 运动机能学的教职员工.