International Direct - Bachelor of Education - Kinesiology - Fitness Specialist

The Bachelor of Education in Kinesiology prepares students to pursue careers related to educating, training, and coaching individuals in health, fitness, and physical education settings. To accompany the Kinesiology degree, students can choose from two concentrations. Fitness Specialist Concentration is for students interested in working in a fitness environment in roles such as an exercise physiologist, strength and conditioning coach, athletic trainer, fitness club programmer, or group activity instructor.

This concentration prepares students to take national certifications such as the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist Exam and the National Strength and Conditioning (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam, which are recognized as the gold standard of certifications in the field of Kinesiology. In addition to the roles listed above, they will be prepared to pursue clinical or applied graduate degrees in the Kinesiology and Exercise Science fields.

Health & Physical Education Pedagogy Concentration is for students who wish to pursue teaching Health and Physical Education in the K-12 school setting. They will complete the Kinesiology major along with the identified concentration courses and teacher certification courses. At the completion of the teacher certification program, graduates will obtain Washington State Certification in Health & Fitness, which is a requirement to teach in public school settings.