• Rice's Department of Kinesiology is the home of two academic majors are Health Sciences and Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology.
  • The goal of the health sciences major is to provide students with a fundamental background in health promotion and disease prevention. This background will enable them to understand the role that health promotion plays in society and the mechanisms that affect public and community health, while also considering the complexities of maintaining an optimal level of personal health.
  • The health sciences major is viewed as an excellent option for undergraduate students who are preparing to enter graduate school in public health, health promotion, and health education, as well as other health-related graduate or professional programs, such as medicine or dentistry. 
  • The goal of the sports medicine and exercise physiology major is to provide a strong foundation in basic science and interface this with the study of the human body and its application to human movement, performance, and exercise.
  • This major provides a foundation for continued studies in graduate school, allied health, physical therapy, or medicine. Graduates are also prepared to pursue exercise or wellness careers in fitness or sport settings.