Health and Kinesiology at University of Utah

Program Description

The B.S. in Health and Kinesiology has five emphases: Community Health; Emergency Medical Services; Nuclear Medicine Technology; Health and Physical Education; and Kinesiology.

Community Health Education emphasis

The Community Health Education emphasis is a career training program that prepares students for health education roles in public, non-profit, and private health organizations including government agencies, corporate wellness facilities, and clinical education programs. This emphasis include a community health track and a workplace wellness track.

Emergency Medical Services emphasis:

The Emergency Medical Services emphasis prepares students to serve the community as an allied health professional in emergency medical response. Students choose from tracks in management, wilderness rescue, and community response/fire services.

Health and Physical Education Teaching emphasis:

The Health and Physical Education Teaching emphasis prepares student to pursue a career as a school teacher. Graduate from this emphasis will develop the knowledge and skill necessary to sit for certifications exams required to be a licensed teacher.

Kinesiology emphasis:

The Kinesiology emphasis combines exercise science fundamentals along with a signature experience in community based physical activity, fitness and wellness. The emphasis is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing careers in areas such as corporate fitness, cardiac rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning. The emphasis also prepares students to pursue graduate programs in exercise science/kinesiology, physical therapy, medicine and physician assistant programs, occupational therapy, public health, and a variety of other programs that train health professionals.