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A Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology prepares students to understand how the body functions during physical activity, equipping them for a career serving patients in a clinical or athletic setting. At Florida College, kinesiology degree students can specialize in exercise science, pre-occupational therapy, or pre-physical therapy based on their future career goals. Graduates are required to participate in a final semester internship in order to further define their understanding of kinesiology and apply their Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology to real-world situations.
At its core, the B.S. in Kinesiology program explores health and human performance with an emphasis on real-world practical application. From this foundation, students choose from three specializations to match their kinesiology degree program to their long-term career goals: exercise science, pre-physical therapy, or pre-occupational therapy.
A kinesiology degree with a specialization in exercise science opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities in the health, fitness, and sports industries. Graduates can pursue roles such as personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, or fitness specialists, helping individuals achieve their optimum health and performance goals. Kinesiology degree graduates also work in research, exploring human performance, biomechanics, and physiology, or in corporate wellness programs promoting employee health.
The demand for physical therapists is growing rapidly due to our aging population, increase in chronic conditions, and emphasis on healthy living and quality of life. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of physical therapists is projected to grow by 17% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations, with a median annual wage of $99,710.
A kinesiology degree from Florida College is designed to provide a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing a graduate program in physical therapy to prepare for this high-demand career. Physical therapist assistants, who support physical therapists, are expected to see even faster job growth at 26% over the same period with a median annual wage of $64,080. (Salary data as of May 2023).
Occupational therapists help individuals of all ages develop, recover, or maintain their skills after injury, illness, or disability. Today, there is greater recognition of occupational therapy’s benefits in improving mobility, recovery, and independence. There is also a growing need due to our aging population, increase in chronic conditions, and emphasis on aging in place.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in this field is expected to increase by 14% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations, with a median average salary of $93,180 (as of May 2022). A kinesiology degree from Florida College is designed to provide a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing a graduate program in occupational therapy to prepare for this high-demand career.