Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - Pre-Occupational Therapy

Pursue what moves you with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Central Missouri. Kinesiology professionals keep the world in motion - helping patients recover from surgery, training athletes to reach their peak performance and improving the health and wellness of people of all ages. UCM's bachelor’s in Kinesiology degree program is well-established, evolving over the past 40 years to meet the needs of students and employers, and to stand out among other schools for kinesiology. Our graduates become sought-after professionals, with the knowledge and experience needed to succeed in a high-demand field. Gain professional experience in UCM's state-of-the-art laboratories and through internship placements at hospitals, gyms and other health organizations. Learn from supportive professors with a breadth of knowledge in areas such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, rehabilitation science and physical therapy. Pre-Occupational Therapy: Focus on the occupations of life, helping people maintain independence following injury andor illness.

All undergraduate students are required to upload unofficial transcripts to their student portal (created upon application submission) and submit official transcripts to our office. These transcripts will be used for advisement purposes. Students must have a 2.0 high school GPA or above to be admissible. If the applicant has taken undergraduate coursework the cumulative GPA of the undergraduate coursework must be a 2.0 or higher to be admissible.