KINESIOLOGY
GET MOVING with Centenary’s bachelor of science in kinesiology.
Kinesiology uses scientific theory and modern research methods to generate practical applications for the advancement of health, wellness, healthcare, and disease prevention. Incorporating courses and topics such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, personal and community health, motor learning, physics, and symbolic reasoning, Centenary’s kinesiology degree combines strong liberal arts roots with practical experiences to get students moving toward success.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Anna Leal (she/her/hers)
Department Chair aleal@centenary.edu 318.869.5105
Dr. Xiaoxia Zhang (she/her/hers) Assistant Professor of Kinesiology xzhang@centenary.edu 318.869.5219
KINESIOLOGY CENTENARY.EDU/KINESIOLOGY
94 % 100 %
Medical School acceptance rate over the past 5 years
100 %
of tenure-track faculty hold the highest degree in their fields
82 %
of Centenary students have participated in an international experience
Dental School acceptance rate over the past 5 years 100 %
of first-year Centenary students receive merit aid
Put your knowledge to work with internship and research opportunities, thanks to Centenary’s strong ties to Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine, and other community partners in Shreveport-Bossier.
Where Kinesiology can take you: • Physical therapy • Athletic training • Medicine • Exercise physiologist • Occupational therapy • Coach • Personal trainer • Cardiac rehab
2911 Centenary Boulevard Shreveport, Louisiana 71104 800.234.4448 admission@centenary.edu CENTENARY.EDU/ADMISSION Students intending to major in kinesiology should enroll in BIOL 101 (Principles and Methods of Biology) in the fall of their freshman year. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS