Alverno College Launches New Health Education and Kinesiology programs

June 13, 2016

The new program includes 57 core credits that every health education major must take. Six to twelve credits of electives and two required internships round out the curriculum.

The new kinesiology program will offer two different majors, kinesiology/pre-physical therapy and kinesiology/sport management. Students opting for the pre-physical therapy major will have a strong focuson science, and will be able to work as a fitness trainer, corporate wellness manager, athletic coach or strength and conditioning coach. Students may also choose to continue their education and earn a physical therapy degree. For those who choose the sports management major, there will be more of a focus on business, management and communication. Career opportunities for graduates with this degree include coaching, health club management, athletic trainer on the high school, college or professional level and youth camp director. The pre-physical therapy major requires 53 core credits and one internship, while the sports management major requires 56 core credits and two internships.

"There is a huge demand for women in sports management, and Alverno College has a long history of preparing women to meet the needs of employers,” said Kaitlin Pike, assistant athletic director for health and wellness at Alverno and kinesiology program director. “With our new kinesiology program, we are opening up possibilities for women in sports management and fitness.”

An information session for these two programs is planned for July 19 at Alverno and is free and open to the public. For more information about the health education major or to register for the on campus event visit alverno.edu/healtheducation.