What will I learn?

The Kinesiology program is designed to prepare students to assume positions as fitness or health promotion directors and exercise consultants in private or public agencies, health centers, cardiac rehabilitation programs, as well as corporate fitness programs.

This program is also well-suited as a pre-professional program for students interested in further pursuing a career in:

Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Physician Assistant
Nursing
Chiropractic or other fields

Additionally, the kinesiology program will prepare students for research-intensive exercise science graduate programs in exercise physiology, biomechanics, physical activity, and others.

This degree is appropriate for students in pre-professional programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and medicine.

Based on the goals and objectives of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Prepares students for certification by the ACSM.

Potential Career Opportunities

Biomechanist
Community Fitness Specialist
Exercise Physiologist
Fitness Club Management
Hospital-Based Fitness & Wellness Specialist
Laboratory Technician
Personal Trainer
Physical Activity Specialist
Physical Therapy Aid or Technician
Sports Industry/Equipment Exercise Science Specialist
Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Worksite Fitness/Wellness Specialist

Which department am I in?

College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Study options

Full Time (120 Hours)

Tuition fees

US$22,358.00 per year

Fee is based on full-time enrollment of 27 credit hours or more for the nine-month academic year (Fall 2023, Spring 2024 semesters) and may subject to change in coming years

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

Expected August 2025

Start date

September 2025

Venue

College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Roskens Hall,

6001 Dodge Street,

OMAHA,

Nebraska,

68182, United States