Why KHS?
Kinesiology and Health Sciences is a rapidly growing field for those who are passionate about healthy lifestyles, including human movement, and its relationship to enhancing quality of life and performance through the lifespan.
Our degree programs will prepare you for a number of exciting career opportunities in health care, fitness, research and more. Through in-class study, hands-on laboratories and real-world clinical experiences, you'll learn about the physiology and biomechanics of the human body, as well as the principles of disease trends and health care management.
Read more about the value of a degree in kinesiology and health sciences.
News
Jan. 22, 2026
How I found my research: Dance leads the way for Valerie Shcherbakova
The recent exercise sciences graduate sees movement and global health care as ideal partners.
Nov. 7, 2025
VCU research in action: Offering a leg up to patients with chronic kidney disease
Rooted in science, the exercise-based Renal Rehab program prepares vulnerable patients for kidney transplants and supports their ongoing recovery.
KHS Spotlight
Study in our new STEM building
The new facility features a variety of unique learning environments for KHS students, including a resistance and biomechanics laboratory, as well as a running track and exercise equipment for movement science experiments.
Certificate in Health Behavior Coaching
Do you want to facilitate positive and lasting behavior change in your clients? Earn this post-baccalaureate graduate certificate in our 100% online program.
Meet Chantal
Chantal Groot wanted a major that focused on the relationship between health and the human body. Read more about Chantal's favorite classes, favorite professors and how VCU helped take her graduate studies abroad.
Certificate in Health Sciences
Did you earn a non-science undergraduate degree and want to become more competitive for admission to professional degree programs in the health sciences? Earn this post-baccalaureate undergraduate certificate with options for full- or part-time study.
Get on the fast track to a master's degree
Choose from one of three programs to earn your M.S. in a minimum of five years by completing approved graduate courses during the senior year of your undergraduate program.