Overview

The Kinesiology major at United States Military Academy at West Point will encompass a wide spectrum of performance issues involving muscular and cardiovascular physiology, energy balance, exercise adherence, and skill acquisition and motor control. The Kinesiology major is applicable to a myriad of Army Missions.

Areas of inquiry range in scope from the study of molecular response of cells to the response and adaptation of the whole body. The major will encompass a wide spectrum of performance issues involving muscular and cardiovascular physiology, energy balance, exercise adherence, and skill acquisition and motor control. The Kinesiology major is applicable to a myriad of Army Missions.

The disciplinary focus of the Kinesiology major is on physiological, and mechanical aspects of human movement that are aligned with the Army's training and combat needs.

The science of human movement has grown exponentially over the last decade. The doctoral training of our faculty and the laboratory facilities in the Kinesiology Lab provide the necessary scientific basis for the advanced study of physical activity and performance.

The Department of Physical Education and the Kinesiology Lab will work closely with other Army agencies such as the U.S. Army Physical Fitness School, the Center for Accessions Research, and the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventative Medicine to develop relevant training protocols for the Army.

Why Major in Kinesiology?

Cutting Edge...

The disciplinary focus of the kinesiology major is on physiological, psychological, and mechanical aspects of human movement that are aligned with the Army's training and combat needs.

Scientifically Based...

The science of human movement has grown exponentially over the last decade. The doctoral training of our faculty and the resources in the Kinesiology lab provide the necessary scientific basis for the advanced study of physical activity and performance.

Relevant for the Army...

The Department of Physical Education and the Kinesiology program work closely with other Army agencies and civilian universities to develop relevant training protocols for the Army.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Military Movement

Swimming

Boxing

Combatives

Fitness

Lifetime Physical Activity Courses

Kinesiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must meet the following basic eligibility requirements:

At least age 17, but not 23 or older, on July 1 of the year you enter West Point
A U.S. Citizen (See Information for International Cadets for exceptions)
Not married
Not pregnant
Not legally responsible for child support
Your Social Security Number
Your ACT, SAT, PSAT or PLAN (Pre-ACT) scores
Your 9-digit zip code (Find zip+4)
Your high school’s ETS Code
Your high school's address
Your Congressional District
To apply for admission to West Point, contact the U.S. Defense Attaché Office at the American Embassy in your country. This office serves as the link between the student, the host nation and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Out-of-State

Free
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

Free

Additional Details

West Point tuition is free.

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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