As a freshman in college, knowing what I want to do with my major has been a struggle. I know what direction I want to head in, but I feel I need to continue to search what I can actually do with my major. I constantly ask myself what options I have available and what of these options actually interest me.
What exactly is kinesiology?
By definition, kinesiology is "the science dealing with the interrelationship of the physiological processes and anatomy of the human body with respect to movement" (Dictionary.com). Broken down, kinesiology is the study of the movement of the body and kinetic energy. I find myself often intrigued by the movement of the body with respect to the muscles involved in each step we as humans take.
What career options are available?
Kinesiology is often thought of as physical therapy or researched exercise, but as I began researching choices of careers, I realized there's so many more opportunities than just that. Athletic training, coaching, health promotion, and so much more are available in this field. I also learned that one can minor in another field of interest and can combine the two and go down a completely different path than therapy or training. For example, a student majored in kinesiology and minored in digital graphics and ended up making video games. Kinesiology can lead students in many paths that interest them.
What have I been considering?
I don't know the exact steps it would take to get me to my goal, but I am interested in working with running shoes and the dynamics of design. I have also been interested in working with therapy with athletes. I love the drive and commitment they have to their sport and how much they are willing to improve and recover after injuries. Both options are different, but involve the same relative idea; kinesiology.
Stacie Kussro
Originally when I came to MSU, I wanted to study kinesiology to become a physical therapist. I didn't know that you could get a degree in kinesiology and design running shoes. I think it's an awesome twist to the degree that you would be getting, and you could help a lot of different people!
ReplyDelete-Amber V.