1. 100% Online. Learn on Your Schedule

All coursework is delivered online with no set class times. Balance your studies with work, family or wherever life takes you.

2. Affordable Tuition

CUC’s online BS in Kinesiology offers strong value and a high return on investment. Compared to other online programs, CUC keeps tuition affordable without sacrificing quality. Learn more about Tuition and Fees.

3. Career Support That Goes Beyond Graduation

From day one to job offer, you’ll have access to dedicated career advisors, industry-aligned guidance and faculty connections that open real doors.

4. Professors with Proven Experience

Learn from professors who apply kinesiology in real-world settings—from clinical rehab to athletic performance.

5. Backed by the Highest Accreditation Standards

Concordia University Chicago is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to award bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. This is the level of accreditation trusted by employers, graduate schools and licensing boards nationwide.

6. Simple, Hassle-Free Transfer Credit

Whether you’re coming from a community college or another university, we make it easy to keep your momentum going.

A bachelor’s degree in kinesiology opens the door to a wide range of careers that are seeing steady job growth.

Because the degree blends biology, physiology, biomechanics and psychology, kinesiology graduates are well-equipped for advanced studies in medicine, athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy or chiropractic care — all of which are in increasing demand.

Exercise Physiologist

Design and implement fitness programs for patients recovering from illness or managing chronic diseases such as heart disease or diabetes. Often work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers or wellness facilities.

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Develop training plans to improve athletic performance for individuals, teams or schools. Many work in colleges, universities or professional sports, but private practice is also common.

Rehabilitation Assistant

Support licensed physical therapists or occupational therapists by helping patients with exercises, monitoring progress and maintaining therapy equipment.

Personal Trainer or Health Coach

Work with individuals or groups to set fitness goals, create exercise plans and promote healthier lifestyles. Health coaches may also address behavior change, nutrition and stress management.

Corporate Wellness Coordinator

Develop and manage employee health programs to improve wellness and reduce healthcare costs, including fitness challenges, health screenings and stress reduction initiatives.

Recreation Director

Plan and oversee community fitness, sports and wellness programs, managing staff, budgets and events to promote public health.

• KIN 1000 Exercise Physiology
• KIN 1010 Evidence Based Practice
• KIN 1200 Applied Kinesiology/Functional Anatomy
• KIN 1400 Health and Fitness Assessment
• KIN 2000 Health Risk Appraisal
• KIN 2200 Nutrition
• KIN 2400 Strength and Conditioning
• KIN 3200 Health and Fitness Programming Management I
• KIN 3400 Health and Fitness Programming Management II
• KIN 4000 Exercise Psychology
• KIN 4100 Applied Biomechanics
• KIN 4200 Special Topics

No Entrance Exams or Prior College Required