Kinesiology
Kinesiology program
Put your future into motion
Study kinesiology at Oregon State
Movement is a part of everyday life and holds the power to improve lives.
If you thrive on sharing your enthusiasm for health and physical activity with others, focus that energy on a degree in kinesiology.
Oregon State’s kinesiology program incorporates the sciences — including anatomy, physiology, sociology and psychology — when looking at the effect of movement on the body.
With a degree in kinesiology, you can work in sports, academia, business, clinical settings, the fitness industry and more.
Kinesiology stories and news
OSU 2Play Lab provides physical activity outlet for kids from Jackson Street Youth Services
OSU 2Play Lab provides physical activity outlet for kids from Jackson Street Youth Services
OSU researchers develop robot buddy to help keep toddlers active
GoBot study highlights potential for robotic technology in promoting early childhood physical activity.
Inside the mind of Andy Pitchford
Associate Professor Andy Pitchford’s life mission is to improve health equity for disabled students
Oregon State dog-training program helps increase physical activity among kids with disabilities
Children in the experimental group increased their moderate to vigorous physical activity by 17 minutes per day
Barefoot and minimal shoes may increase injury risk in young runners
OSU-Cascades kinesiology researchers find increased impact forces
Future physical therapist hopes to help meet the needs of underserved Oregon communities
Meet kinesiology student Kylie Mannix