The Kinesiology program at USI prepares you for entry-level roles in fitness, physical education, and health and wellness. The Nutrition Concentration enhances your understanding of health by focusing on nutrition throughout the life cycle, emphasizing sport, fitness, supplementation, and herbal usage, which strengthens your ability to apply physical activity knowledge.
The Kinesiology and Sport Department prioritizes hands-on learning, featuring state-of-the-art equipment such as glucose and lactate analyzers, as well as metabolic carts that measure carbohydrate and fat caloric expenditure in real-time which are housed in specialized labs like the Human Performance Lab and Instructional Performance Center. Dedicated faculty ensure you gain practical experience alongside theoretical knowledge. With concentrations in nutrition, personal training, fitness management, senior fitness, and physical education, the program aligns with American College of Sports Medicine standards, equipping you for the workforce and graduate studies.
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
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.
*income information provided by O*NET Online. Occupation opportunities vary by region and experience.
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.
