Additional Course Recommendations
Many post-baccalaureate programs require or strongly recommend other courses that many not be required for the UMass Amherst Kinesiology degree. Below are courses suggested for students interested in various post-graduate opportunities. Students are encouraged to meet with Dr. Rife to discuss what courses and experiences would be the best for their particular post-graduation choice.
| If you are interested in: | You should also enroll in: | Some programs may recommend: | Required Standardized Exam: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy | Chemistry 112, Physics 132/134, Intro to Psychology, Biology | Abnormal Psychology, Internship in PT, Statistics | GRE |
| Medicine | General Biology or Zoology w/lab (2 semesters), Chem 112 w/lab, 1 year Organic Chem w/lab, Physics 132/134, Medical Ethics, 1-yr English literature or composition | Statistics, Computer Literacy, Volunteer work or work in a research lab | MCAT |
| Chiropractic | Two semesters of Biology, Chem 112, Two semesters of Organic Chem, Physics 132/134, Two semesters of English Composition, One semester of Psychology | ||
| Occupational Therapy | Developmental Psych, Intro Psych, Abnormal Psych, Intro to Sociology/Anthropology, Motor Development or gerontology course, Internship in OT | Biology course | GRE |
| Nursing | Developmental Psych, Nutrition, Microbiology, Intro to Biology, 1 semester of Sociology | Intro to Psych, Organic Chemistry | |
| Physician's Assistant | Microbiology, Molecular Biology, General Biology w/lab, Organic Chem w/lab, Intro to Psych, Internship in Patient Care | Genetics, Cell Biology, Chem 112 | |
| Research | Experimental Design, Statistical Analysis, Biology, Molecular Biology, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry | Work in a research lab, Additional coursework for a respective area of study | GRE and/or TOEFL |
| Health & Fitness | Exercise Testing & Programming, Strength and Conditioning, Personal Training, Pathophysiology and Risk Factors, Human Behavior and Psychology, Safety and Emergency Care, Nutrition and Weight Management | Internships, Additional Courses in Activities Throughout the Life Span | A National Certification |