Marshall University’s kinesiology programs include athletic training, biomechanics and exercise science. These programs focus on the study of how the body moves and functions, and researches ways to strengthen the body while protecting it from injury. Marshall offers both undergraduate and graduate options for all three programs.
Marshall’s kinesiology programs are a great choice for hands-on learners interested in the human body and how it moves, heals and adapts over time.
Athletic training, biomechanics and exercise science are each allied health professions that students can begin careers in after completing a degree program and are also great choices for students who want to build clinical skills and work with patients while obtaining the prerequisites to study medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and other health professions.
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Our students benefit from superior facilities and state-of-the-art equipment for exercise testing and evaluation for human performance and clinical training. These lab spaces and resources provide unmatched opportunities for training and learning, far outpacing other institutions nationwide.
Affiliations with healthcare providers and access to the latest technology in research equipment and software make Marshall University the perfect environment for learning. Students are able to gain hands-on experiences through campus laboratories, hands-on practicums, clinical experiences and internships.
The opportunities are endless. Athletic training, biomechanics, and exercise science are each allied health professions. Graduates can begin careers directly after completing the degree programs or choose to pursue further education to become physicians, physical therapists, physician’s assistants, chiropractors, occupational therapists, and more.
