The Health and Movement Science bachelor’s of science (BS) degree at Marshall University prepares students for careers focused on performance, human physical activity, health and wellness. Our multidisciplinary approach allows students to gain foundational and applied knowledge and opens doors for a wide range of graduate programs.
Each student must choose a minimum of one major from the following:
- Athletic Training
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Science
- Kinesiology
- Strength and Conditioning
Students will complete the 120 hour graduation requirements by choosing one of the following Areas of Emphasis or restricted electives.
- Pre-Physical Therapy Area of Emphasis
- Pre-Physician Assistant Area of Emphasis
- Pre-Med Area of Emphasis
- Restricted Electives
Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all courses that count towards the major to be eligible for graduation.
Choose from five specialized majors: Athletic Training, Biomechanics, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Strength and Conditioning, to tailor your studies to career goals.
From biomechanics labs to exercise physiology testing, students use research-grade equipment to assess and enhance human performance.
Areas of emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, and Pre-Med help students meet requirements for competitive graduate health programs.
Students majoring in Athletic Training can earn a Health & Movement Sciences, BS degree and a master’s degree in Athletic Training through Marshall’s 3+2 program.
The Master of Science in Athletic Training Program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
Marshall offers a rigorous academic program in Athletic Training that blends classroom and laboratory instruction with clinical rotations where students complete required clinical education experiences with board-certified athletic trainers, physicians, physical therapists and other allied healthcare professionals.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in health-related fields such as exercise physiology and fitness training is projected to grow much faster than average through 2030.
Graduates with a Health and Movement Sciences degree from Marshall University are well-prepared to enter careers in clinical rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, corporate wellness and more.
- Athletic Training
- Chiropractic
- Coaching
- Exercise physiologist
- Hospital fitness & clinical rehabilitation
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Sports medicine