Post-graduate Destination Reports - MOVSCI

Movement Science

One-Year Post-Graduation Destinations

The Movement Science option of the Kinesiology major prepares graduates for professional and graduate programs in allied health.

One year after their 2024 graduation, Penn State Kinesiology alumni in the Movement Science option reported their first positions through a survey (167 grads, 80 responses).

Continuing Education of
Movement Science Option Graduates

Of the graduates who responded, the majority were currently enrolled as students in graduate programs to continue their education.

Graduate / Professional Programs of Movement Science Option Graduates

• DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy)
• PA (Physician Assistant)
• OT (Occupational Therapy)
• AT (Athletic Training
• Chiro (Chiropractic)
• MPH (Master of Public Health)
• MBA (Master of Business Administration)
• MD/DO (Medical doctor/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

Five-Year Post-Graduate Destinations

Five years after graduation, Penn State Kinesiology alumni in the Movement Science option reported their first positions following their 2020 graduation through a survey (181 grads, 68 responses).

Pathways of Movement Science Option Graduates

Graduate / Professional Programs of Movement Science Option Graduates

• DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy)
• PA (Physician Assistant)
• OT (Occupational Therapy)
• AT (Athletic Training
• Chiro (Chiropractic)
• MPH (Master of Public Health)
• MBA (Master of Business Administration)
• MD/DO (Medical doctor/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)