Opportunities for Kinesiology Majors
Your study of human movement can apply to a wide range of careers, including Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Nurse, Physician Assistant, Chiropractor, Respiratory Therapist, Radiologist, Athletic Training, Coaching and Teaching, and many others. Our graduates are well-equipped for graduate education for healthcare professions.
Academic Opportunities
As a Kinesiology major, you can choose to combine your emphasis with a second emphasis (dual emphasis), a related Kinesiology minor, another major (dual major), or a pre-professional program. You can also transition to one of our Master’s programs in either Coaching and Exercise Sciences or Coaching and Athletics Administration.
Extracurricular Activities
CUI offers many opportunities for you to become involved with on-campus events, clubs, and organizations.
Real World Experience
Every Kinesiology student is required to complete 126 minimum contact hours for the semester-long practicum. Concordia University Irvine's Kinesiology Program students have worked with professionals and athletic trainers at the following:
- A2D Sports
- Boys and Girls Club of Orange County
- Corona Del Mar High School
- Crean Lutheran High School
- Discovery Sports Complex
- Hoag Hospital
- Kinetic Chain Physical Therapy
- Memorial Care Hospital
- Mission Viejo High School
- Orisemba High School
- Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Lab
- Prime Volleyball Club
- ProSport Physical Therapy and Performance
- Raush Physical Therapy
- REPAIR Sports Institute
- Stark High-Intensity Training
- T-Street Volleyball Club
- United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County
- YMCA of Orange County
Learning Facilities
CUI's Kinesiology lab features equipment for use in Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Measurement, Exercise Science and Statistics classes.