USU的人体运动科学学位为希望从事运动科学，物理治疗或体育事业的学生提供了三种不同的选择。在所有这些领域中，学生都研究人体运动的心理，神经生理学和生物力学/生物物理方面。通过指导，学生有机会进行本科生研究。该系与州健康计划，公园和娱乐计划以及地方和地区学区合作，为学生提供动手实践和专业培训的机会，该计划的许多毕业生被录取为物理和职业治疗高级学位课程或被医学院录取。物理治疗前的重点旨在使学生为进入物理治疗研究生学位课程做好准备。物理治疗师可以帮助能力有限的人移动和进行功能性活动。他们在各种环境中工作，包括医
The kinesiology degree at USU provides three different options for students who wish to pursue careers in exercise science, physical therapy, or physical education. Many graduates from the program are accepted into advanced degree programs in physical and occupational therapy or are admitted to medical schools. In all of these areas, students study the psychological, neurophysiological, and biomechanical/biophysical aspects of human movement. Through mentoring, students are given the opportunity to conduct undergraduate research. The department collaborates with state health programs, parks and recreation programs, and local and regional school districts to provide students with opportunities for hands-on experience and professional training.