Movement Science

Program Info: The undergraduate program in Movement Science emphasizes the cross-disciplinary study of the causes and consequences of movement from biological, biomechanical, and motor control perspectives. The program includes required and elective courses, laboratory research opportunities and out-of-class activities. Successful completion of the program can lead to careers in such diverse areas as athletic training, cardiac and physical rehabilitation, worksite wellness, sports biomechanics, personal fitness training, performance evaluation and injury prevention. Students earn a BS in Movement Science, which also provides preparation for continuing training in the allied medical profession.

Movement Science consists of three disciplines: biomechanics, exercise physiology and motor control.