Kinesiology - Personal Training Concentration Overview

The Kinesiology program at USI equips you for entry-level positions in fitness, physical education, and health and wellness. The Personal Training Concentration enhances this with specialized training methods for individuals and groups, focusing on program design for diverse populations and providing hands-on experience with real clients to develop and evaluate personalized training plans.

The Kinesiology Personal Training curriculum adheres to American College of Sports Medicine standards. It combines scientific principles with practical skills in fitness assessment, exercise instruction, and program administration, preparing you for both the workforce and graduate studies.Additionally, the Kinesiology program at USI is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES), which allows students graduating from USI to sit for the American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Physiologist certification.

Other Emphases

Kinesiology - Fitness & Recreational Management Concentration

Major

Kinesiology - Nutrition Concentration

Major

Kinesiology - Physical Education Teaching Concentration

Major

Kinesiology - Senior Fitness Concentration

Major

5,000+

Square Feet Lab Space

Division I Athletics

150+

Hours of Field Experience

Incoming Students

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January 13, 2025

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January 09, 2025
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August 18, 2025

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August 13, 2025
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January 12, 2026

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January 08, 2026
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August 17, 2026

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August 12, 2026
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January 11, 2027

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January 07, 2027

College & Department Contacts

Dr. Renee Frimming

Professor of Kinesiology and Sport

Chair of Kinesiology and Sport

Career Outlook

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The Kinesiology major prepares students for entry-level positions in the following areas: fitness clubs, YMCAs, recreation centers, corporate fitness and wellness centers, health departments, senior centers, and hospital fitness and wellness centers. Examples of kinesiology positions include, but are not limited to personal trainers, group exercise instructors, community wellness program managers, worksite fitness or wellness center managers, health coaches, and private or commercial fitness club general managers or consultants. It is also designed to prepare students to test for the American College of Sports Medicine’s Certified Personal Trainer and Aerobics and Fitness Association of America’s Primary Group Exercise Instructor Certification.

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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

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