About the Program
The Kinesiology concentration focuses on the study of human movement. Students in this concentration will learn about topics related to human movement, including anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, exercise testing and prescription, personal and group fitness, sport and exercise psychology, biomechanics, and motor learning and control. Our curriculum prepares students for direct entry into the field of fitness or a wide range of graduate and professional programs.
Students with a Kinesiology concentration can pursue careers such as personal and group fitness training, strength and conditioning, coaching, physical and health education, and the development and marketing of medical, fitness, and sports-related equipment.
Many students continue to graduate and professional programs to enter careers such as athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, clinical exercise physiology, and sport and exercise psychology, as well as allied health professions including public health, epidemiology, nursing, and medicine.
Civics Literacy Proficiency
The Civics Literacy Proficiency activities are designed to develop civic knowledge of Purdue Northwest students in an effort to graduate a more informed citizenry.
Students will complete the Proficiency by passing a test of civic knowledge, and completing one of three paths:
- Attending six approved civics-related events and completing an assessment for each; or
- Completing 12 podcasts created by the Purdue Center for C-SPAN Scholarship and Engagement that use C-SPAN material and completing an assessment for each; or
- Earning a passing grade for one of the approved courses (or transferring in approved AP or departmental credit in lieu of taking a course)
For more information visit the Civics Literacy Proficiency website.
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