Kinesiology

Unlock Human Potential Through the Movement of Medicine

CEHD's Kinesiology degrees are designed for action: combining rigorous science with real-world practice to improve human health, performance, and well-being. Across undergraduate, graduate, and certification pathways, Mason's kinesiology offerings emphasize an evidence-based, data-driven approach to human movement, rooted in research, lab work, and field experience.

Our curriculum brings you into the SMART Lab and other cutting-edge facilities, where you'll engage in biomechanics, physiology, performance testing, and data analysis. You'll also set into community, fitness, clinical, and athletic settings through internships and practicum placements that build operational experience. Throughout your journey, you'll work side-by-side with faculty mentors who are active scholars and are committed to your professional growth and supported by Mason's research infrastructure.

Graduates from Mason step into roles confidently, prepared to integrate with clinical or allied health teams, lead in fitness and performance settings, or take the next step in graduate or doctoral study. Whether your goal is to be a practitioner in the field, innovate in technology, or apply research in practice, our programs give you the flexibility and foundation to define your path.

Why Choose George Mason CEHD

Accredited Professional Rigor. Our kinesiology program is CAAHEP-accredited, affirming that our curriculum meets the high standards needed for clinical exercise and human performance settings and ensuring graduates enter the workforce fully qualified.
Flexible & Interdisciplinary Pathways. From sport science to allied health, students can tailor study routes to their career goals without being boxed into a single track.
Built In Experiential Learning. Classroom instruction is deeply integrated with lab work, research, and immersive field placements in community, clinical, and athletic environments.
Faculty Who Invest in You. You'll engage with and be mentored by our world-class faculty of leading researchers and practitioners who actively engage students in inquiry, leadership, and applied solutions.
A Diverse, Impactful Community. At Mason, you join Virginia's largest public university with a mission of innovation and societal engagement.

What Sets Us Apart?

Fully Accredited Excellence. The kinesiology degrees' nationally recognized CAAHEP accreditation confirms that the academic experience is professionally aligned and recognized in the fitness, sport, and allied health sectors.
SMART Lab Advantage. Our Sports Medicine Assessment, Research, and Testing (SMART) Lab enables you to train with advanced tools for biomechanics, movement analysis, injury prevention, and performance assessment.
Robust Internship Pipeline. Students complete three required internships: 150 hours in a fitness setting and 300-400 hours internship with options available in clinical exercise, sport performance, and allied health to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Career-Ready Outcomes. Graduates pursue roles such as exercise physiologists, sports scientists, strength & conditioning coaches, health/wellness managers, progress toward graduate or doctoral work, or use their degrees to explore avenues to graduate work in allied health or other specializations.
Strategically Located. Situated in the Northern Virginia/D.C. metro area, Mason's partnerships and proximity provide access to major research networks, health institutions, and industry leaders.
Interdisciplinary Integration. Kinesiology at Mason is embedded within CEHD's broader mission of human development, making collaboration with education, policy, sport, technology, and community health natural and intentional.