You love movement. You enjoy physical activity, sports and competition. Studying movement—or kinesiology—at Northwestern starts with acknowledging that human beings are made in God’s image and that our bodies are the Holy Spirit’s temple. The diverse curriculum of Northwestern’s kinesiology department not only teaches you principles for healthy living, it also gives you opportunities to apply what you’re learning to help others improve their health and lifestyle. Our mission is to prepare you to follow Christ and pursue God’s redeeming work in the world through various vocational callings in health, fitness, exercise and sport by promoting discipline specific knowledge, skills and perspectives within a Christ-centered and biblically based worldview. Explore our programs:
- Exercise science
- Physical education
- Sport management
- Health (minor only)
- Career concentrations in fitness management, sport management, and strength and conditioning
- Pre-professional programs in athletic training, occupational therapy, and physical therapy
- Education endorsements in coaching and secondary education
Faculty
The education and experience of Northwestern’s kinesiology faculty includes conducting exercise science research, collecting patient outcomes, teaching K-12 physical education, sport management, and studying sport cultures in other countries. Explore faculty
Kinesiology facilities
The sounds of exertion mean you’re surrounded by others who prize fitness as much as you do. Strengthen your mind and your body in our classrooms and state-of-the-art clinical labs. Explore facilities
