Kinesiology Degree
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Kinesiology Department
What is a Kinesiology Major?
As a Kinesiology major, you'll use your knowledge of physiology and movement to improve people's lives through movement. Study movement, strength training, Nutrition, injury prevention, sport psychology, & wellness.
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Nutrition Classes
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I pretty much got into community college, not knowing how to college, I got very lost after the first two community colleges and ended up here at Mission College. I surrounded myself with like-minded individuals by joining a kinesiology club.
Kim Pajarillo '17
Athletic Strength Training Major
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What Can You do with a Kinesiology Degree?
Kinesiology Salary
Skills Needed
- Active listening and communication ability.
- Ability to give instruction and monitor situations.
- Service-orientated mentality.
- Maintain physical fitness.
- Able to assessment clients/students.
- Compassion and Empathy.
Explore Career Paths
Kinesiology Careers
- Fitness Instructor
- Athletics Director
- Coach or Scout
- Athletics Trainer
- Sports Manager
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Personal Trainers
- Physical Therapists, Chiropractor, or Occupational Therapists
- Nutritionists or Dietitians
- Sports Medicine
- Teachers and Professors