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The top-ranked undergraduate kinesiology program equips students for careers in both preventative and rehabilitative exercise fields. This pre-professional curriculum emphasizes exercise and sports science while incorporating related scientific disciplines like biology, chemistry, physics, health sciences, nutrition, and pharmacology. Graduates gain the academic foundation and clinical exposure needed to advance into various allied health professions.
With around 700 undergraduates, Kinesiology ranks as the university's fourth-largest department.
Faculty actively engage in community initiatives, outreach projects, and research, frequently involving student volunteers.
According to Universities.com (2022), UNCG holds North Carolina's top spot for undergraduate Kinesiology programs.
The department maintains membership in the American Kinesiology Association.
Students can pursue a distinctive dual major combining Kinesiology and Physical Education Teacher certification.
Freshmen must have completed minimum high school course requirements.
English Language Proficiency exams for direct entry: IBT TOEFL 79 minimum; IELTS 6.5 minimum; ELS 112 score report, PTE Academic 53 and Duolingo English Test DET 105.