When you study kinesiology at Huntington University, a host of learning opportunities are available right at your fingertips. From state-of-the-art equipment to the seasoned experience of field experts, you will have a well-rounded education that will prepare you for a job in your chosen field.
And if your chosen field is occupational therapy, Huntington University is a one-stop-shop. From our new occupational therapy assistant program to our doctor of occupational therapy program, you can do it all right here at HU.
The Bod Pod
Huntington University's Bod Pod offers students the most advanced means possible for measuring body composition. The system helps students in the exercise science program accurately measure body composition (fat and fat-free mass) in adults and children.
With the equipment, students have the capability to measure a person’s resting metabolic rate and total energy expenditure during each body composition test without the person succumbing to performing any physical activity testings. Assessing someone’s body composition using the Bod Pod lasts five minutes.
The Department of Kinesiology also has created partnerships with community organizations to use the equipment. The Bod Pod is housed in the Merillat Complex in the exercise science labs.
Occupational Therapy
Huntington University’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program is unique in the fact that the associate and bachelor degree are earned at the same time leading to a variety of post-graduation opportunities. An OTA graduate may enter the workforce following successful passing of the national exam or apply to a masters or doctoral program to become an occupational therapist. This is why Huntington University's OT program is unique, not only do we have an OTA program, but we also offer an OTD (occupational therapy doctorate) degree. HU's OTD is ranked the #1 OT school by GraduatePrograms.com (out of 450 OT schools).
Certification Opportunities
Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM, NSCA, or NCSF)
This certification is offered from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the National Council on Strength & Fitness(NCSF). It certifies students to work with both active and sedentary clients one-on-one in in helping the client become healthy and fit. This is an ideal certification for sophomore, freshman, and junior exercise science majors.
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Certified Strength Coach (NCSF-Strength Coach)
These certifications are offered from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF). Both certifications prepare students for exercise testing and prescription of athletes. These certifications are ideal for senior exercise science majors.
Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C)
This certification from the American College of Sports Medicine certifies students to work with healthy individuals and those with medically controlled diseases. This certification is ideal for senior exercise science majors.
Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP)
This certification from the American College of Sports Medicine certifies students to work with apparently healthy individuals and those with cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic disease. This certification is ideal for senior exercise science majors wanting to work in cardiac rehab.
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