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Exercise Science and Human Performance

A degree in exercise science and human performance explores the systems and structures of the human body and how they relate to performance, injury and healing. Students who graduate with an exercise science and human performance degree can take the first step towards a career in exercise science, physical therapy, chiropractic care, occupational therapy and more. You’ll study the latest research in kinesiology, anatomy, nutrition and physiology — with the goal of understanding and improving strength, mobility, wellness and optimal athletic performance.

Administration of Coaching (Minor)

Coaches spend their lives positively impacting the physical and emotional wellbeing of athletes. Your minor in coaching administration will act as a reinforcement to other kinesiology programs at McMurry. During your studies, you’ll learn to engage with players of all ages, understand the body and its movement and create sports lesson plans and curriculum. You’ll be prepared for game day with team strategies and motivational techniques to help your players thrive. An administration of coaching minor prepares you for work as a personal trainer, sports coach or manager.

Kinesiology and Health Fitness

Kinesiology explores the human body and how complex movement impacts overall well-being. As a kinesiology student, you’ll gain knowledge of anatomy and physiology, psychology, exercise science and statistics, chemistry, physics, nutrition and more. A bachelor of science degree will put you on track to help others of all ages and abilities, whether the objective is to attain better health, improve mobility and optimize athletic performance.

Pre-Engineering Program

If you are interested in an engineering career, McMurry offers a bachelor of science in engineering physics or a bachelor of science in physics with a focus on electrical pre-engineering. Students in both tracks take mostly the same classes during their freshman year and begin to diverge and specialize at the sophomore and junior years. Either degree plan will give you the mathematics and physics background needed to pursue a master’s level degree in an engineering discipline. It will also qualify you to move immediately into an entry-level technical job in a variety of industries.

Engineering Physics

The study of engineering physics builds foundational knowledge of physics, engineering and mathematics. In addition to scientific coursework, you be exposed to technical training and experiential learning opportunities. This STEM degree is flexible enough to prepare you for a variety of graduate-level engineering programs – specifically mechanical or civil engineering, as well as a technology career upon graduation.

Annette Wren