Kinesiology - Senior Fitness Concentration Overview

The Kinesiology and Sport Department at USI offers hands-on experience with advanced equipment, such as Alter-G treadmills and Wireless EMGs, in specialized lab facilities. Students benefit from dedicated faculty and three labs focusing on physiological testing, exercise techniques, and research.

Graduating with a concentration in areas like nutrition, personal training, or physical education teaching provides essential knowledge and practical skills. The curriculum follows American College of Sports Medicine standards, combining scientific theory with practical application in fitness assessments and exercise programming, ensuring you are competitive and prepared for further education.

Other Emphases

Kinesiology - Fitness & Recreational Management Concentration

Major

Kinesiology - Nutrition Concentration

Major

Kinesiology - Personal Training Concentration

Major

Kinesiology - Physical Education Teaching Concentration

Major

5,000+

Square Feet Lab Space

Division I Athletics

150+

Hours of Field Experience

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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