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Human Health Science

Public Health and Wellness

Medical and Research

Medical research expands our knowledge of illness and treatments, pushing the boundaries of medicine forward. Through clinical trials and other means, medical researchers investigate the workings of diseases, evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments and test medical devices in a quest to continually improve human health and wellness. Medical researchers need a strong foundation in biomedical science and exercise science. McMurry’s medical research track will prepare you for further schooling in medical research and health science.

Allied Health

Allied Health professionals serve patients as part of the healthcare team, but in a role other than physician, nurse or dentist. The field encompasses acute care, rehabilitative and restorative medicine professions: physical and occupational therapists, sonographers and radiologists, chiropractors, speech language pathologists, respiratory therapists, genetic counselors, patient educators, medical assistants and more.

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Roger Ward ‘67 Donates $1 Million to McMurry University Ward-Bottom Science Fund

(Abilene, Texas – May 6, 2022) – Roger Ward, former President and CEO for Quartzdyne, Inc and McMurry University alumnus, has generously donated $1 Million to the science fund he...

Sports Leadership and Management

Sports and Wellness Leadership prepares you for the big leagues – whether at the corporate or collegiate level, in the front office or on the sidelines, in training room or the boardroom. This versatile degree provides fundamental knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, psychology and kinesiology while developing the effective communications and leadership skills you’ll need for career success. The degree is a gateway to a master’s level degree in a variety of disciplines, and the career possibilities are exciting and endless – from sports management, communications and operations to athletic trainer, athletic director, head coach, executive director, and more.

Physical Education (All Levels)

Imagine taking your excitement for physical education and sharing it with others. Physical education majors combine their love of sports with their natural talent for education management — and inspire the next generation of athletes along the way. As a physical education student, you’ll explore body autonomy, muscle mass, nutrition and the mechanics of body movement. You’ll engage in hands-on learning and receive a well-rounded education to prepare you for a career as a physical education teacher, health educator or fitness instructor. By choosing all levels of physical education, you’ll be prepared to teach at the elementary or secondary school level.

Kinesiology (Minor)

Kinesiology is the study of the human body and its movement and ability. Professional kinesiologists have the unique job of rebalancing and realigning patients’ physical and nutritional habits for wellness and performance. As a kinesiology professional, your passion for understanding the human body and helping others will be rewarded with a fulfilling career mentoring up-and-coming athletes or helping injury survivors recover their lives. Students who with a background in kinesiology can be found in occupations like physical rehabilitation, fitness consulting, athletic conditioning, coaching and more.