Kinesiology Minor
Compliment almost any major at UND with a versatile Kinesiology minor.
UND's Kinesiology program offers a flexible minor designed to enhance a wide range of majors, including business, education and psychology.
- Program type:
- Minor
- Format:
- On Campus or Online
- Est. time to complete:
- 2 semesters
- Credit hours:
- 16
Why pursue a Kinesiology minor at UND?
UND's Kinesiology minor serves as an excellent stepping stone for you when aiming to pursue graduate studies in high-demand fields like physical therapy, occupational therapy or athletic training. It also qualifies you for roles in the growing fitness and wellness industries.
UND emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of the role physical activity plays in improving health outcomes and quality of life. This focus on real-world impact distinguishes the Kinesiology minor as a program that bridges academic research with societal needs. This interdisciplinary approach provides students with practical and marketable skills tailored to their career goals, from corporate wellness to fitness entrepreneurship.
What majors pair well with a Kinesiology minor?
Combining a Kinesiology minor with specific majors can enrich your skill set and expand your career opportunities. Alternatively, you may consider pursuing a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology for a more in-depth focus. Here are some bachelor's degrees that complement a Kinesiology minor:
- Esports Degree: Enhances your understanding of physical wellness, ergonomics and mental performance, empowering you to optimize player health and competitive success in the rapidly growing esports industry.
- Public Health Degree: Gain expertise in promoting physical activity and wellness, which will equip you to address community health challenges and improve quality of life through evidence-based interventions.
- Dietetics & Nutrition Degree: Blends your expertise in physical activity with dietary health, preparing you to create holistic wellness plans that optimize both nutrition and fitness for improved overall well-being.
- Management Degree: Equip yourself with the knowledge to lead wellness-focused organizations, such as fitness centers or sports companies, and implement effective health and fitness programs within corporate environments.
- Psychology Degree: Provides insights into the connection between physical activity and mental health, preparing you for careers in sport psychology, rehabilitation or promoting overall well-being through movement.
- Nursing Degree: Deepen your understanding of physical activity's role in patient recovery, rehabilitation and overall health, equipping you to promote wellness and address physical health needs in clinical settings.
- Education Degree: Provides you with the tools to promote physical education, health and wellness, fostering the development of healthy, active lifestyles in schools and educational settings.
- Business Degree: Equip yourself with knowledge in health and fitness trends, preparing you to lead or innovate in wellness-focused industries such as corporate wellness, fitness entrepreneurship and sports management.
- Aviation and Aerospace: Gain insights into human performance, ergonomics and physical conditioning, preparing you to optimize astronaut health, enhance performance under extreme conditions and promote overall well-being in the aerospace industry.
- Inclusive Rehabilitation Sciences: Provides a deeper understanding of physical activity's role in rehabilitation, helping you develop comprehensive approaches to promote physical and mental well-being for individuals with diverse needs.
- Music or Theatre Arts: Exploing the connection between physical movement and performance will help you understand how physical health, posture and coordination can enhance musical expression and prevent injury in musicians.