Kinesiology Department
Kinesiology, the study of human movement, prepares students for a wide variety of academic and professional pursuits. An emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion in society is opening opportunities in a variety of health related areas including physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, traditional and complementary medicine and nutrition. With the significant expansion of the fitness industry, there are many opportunities in Exercise Physiology, Sport Psychology, Geriatric Physical Education, Sports Communication, Sports Administration, Sports Marketing, Sports Management, and Wellness. Students may choose to receive a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree or a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree when completing the kinesiology major. Over the last 5 years, approximately 80% of graduating Kinesiology majors entered graduate or professional schools. Of those entering professional schools, approximately 80% were in the allied health fields and 20% in medical schools. Thus, the typical major in this department is pursuing a career in a medical, health, or research profession.
In the News
Kristen Berberich and Kyle Horst receive American Physiological Society fellowships
This summer, two William and Mary kinesiology students will be performing laboratory research as undergraduate fellows of the American Physiological Society. Their undergraduate summer research fellowship program supports full-time undergraduate work under the guidance of an established investigative scientist, with the aim of encouraging students to explore future careers in scientific research.
Blair Ashley Named Finalist for National Research Award
Senior Blair Ashley (Kinesiology /Neuroscience major), who has been conducting research in the Kinesiology Department’s Vascular Physiology Lab since her freshman year, has been named a finalist for the David Bruce Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research, a national award granted by the American Physiological Society.
Perspectives
Kambis will become next Chair of Kinesiology Department
We are pleased to announce that Professor Ken Kambis has been appointed the new Chair of the Kinesiology Department at The College of William and Mary by Provost Geoff Feiss effective July 1, 2008.
14th Annual Undergraduate Science Symposium
Nine kinesiology students presented their research at the 14th Annual Undergraduate Science Research Symposium on February 22nd in the University Center. Many of these students participated in the symposium to prepare for presentation of their work at national conferences later in the Spring. Click on Read More to see pictures and list of students who presented their research.
Mackenzie Roby '08 Finds Natural Fit with Physical Therapy
Mackenzie Roby '08 finds a home in the Kinesiology Department, where she integrates her interests in scientific research and physical activity to pursue her career goals in Physical Therapy.
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