Kinesiology
SVSU’s Kinesiology department provides a broad-based education in the fields of athletic training, exercise science, and physical education. The Department offers three majors, as well as three separate minor programs, an endorsement, and a physical activity program.
Why SVSU?
- SVSU’s top-notch Kinesiology faculty, innovative curriculum, and outstanding facilities create a learning environment unparalleled in Michigan.
- The Athletic Training Education program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
- The Exercise Science major is designed so that students can meet specific competencies set forth by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), which are the two most recognized institutions promoting health & fitness and athletic conditioning worldwide.
- The Pysical Education Teaching Education program is fully accredited by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE).
- The average class size at SVSU is only 24 students, allowing for meaningful interation between faculty and students.
Degree Offerings
Majors in Kinesiology
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Athletic Training -- curriculum
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Exercise Science -- curriculum
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Physical Education, grades K-12 -- curriculum
Minors
- Athletic Coaching -- curriculum
- Physical Education, grades 6-12 -- curriculum
Endorsement in Kinesiology
- Adapted Physical Education -- curriculum