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Health and Kinesiology

Investigate the Science Behind Movement and Wellness: Health Science Programs at Bridgewater State University

Confront issues related to exercise and fitness, human movement and sports performance and management. Bridgewater State University’s health science programs shape the future by preparing you to help others enjoy happy and healthy lives.

BSU’s Department of Health and Kinesiology offers undergraduate health studies and health science degrees that prepare you for careers in education, health and recreation. Our graduate-level physical education and athletic trainer degrees prepare you for advanced and specialized careers.

BSU’s undergraduate and graduate health science programs take an interdisciplinary approach to your education as you: 

  • Learn from experienced professionals. No matter which health studies degree program you pursue within our Department of Health and Kinesiology, you can expect to work alongside our experts as they help you achieve your goals.
  • Study in a tight-knit, personalized environment. Throughout your health studies program and health studies classes, you’ll receive personal attention and have opportunities to connect and network with classmates, faculty and staff.
  • Pursue additional opportunities to help you move forward. Whether you choose an athletic trainer degree or health science and physical education degrees, you will gain the hands-on expertise to succeed professionally throughout our health science programs.
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Pathways to Health Profession Schools

Are you considering a career in nursing, dentistry, occupational therapy, or another health profession? Bridgewater State University can help prepare you for a number of graduate programs in health fields.

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