Bachelor's in Kinesiology - Sports Medicine and Movement Science

The Bachelor’s in Kinesiology Sports Medicine and Movement Science (SMMS) degree is for students pursuing careers in athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician’s assistant, physician, chiropractic medicine, and pharmaceutical medicine. The degree also prepares students for master’s and doctoral graduate programs in areas related to neuromechanics and biomechanics. Such programs prepare students to teach and research at the collegiate level.

Bachelor’s in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine and Movement Science Program Distinctions

The bachelor’s in Kinesiology Sports Medicine and Movement Science degree prepares students for future success in the kinesiology field.

• Students have the opportunity to complete the key prerequisites for allied health graduate programs, such as athletic training, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.
• Students have access to instruction from exceptional faculty, including leaders in athletic training and core faculty in UNCG’s Master’s in Athletic Training program.

Bachelor’s in Sports Medicine and Movement Science Student Experience

Students will take classes to help them find their career paths. This includes:

• Taking 14 hours of concentration-specific coursework, like courses on Detection and Correction of Pathological Movement Patterns, Foundational Skills in Sports Medicine, and General Physics.
• The opportunity to complete coursework that positions them as strong candidates for allied health graduate programs and medical programs.

Graduating with a Bachelor’s in Sports Medicine and Movement Science

Potential career paths for graduates of the Bachelor’s in Kinesiology Sports Medicine and Movement Science program include:

• Athletic trainer
• Physical therapist
• Occupational therapist
• Physician’s assistant
• Doctor
• Pharmacist
• College professor

Kinesiology Minors

There are two kinesiology minors that complement the Sports Medicine and Movement Science program:

• Sport and Social Development minor
• Sport Coaching minor