Applied Kinesiology Semester/ Balance and Mobility Summer Program

Greetings from the Gordon College Department of Kinesiology!  We are very pleased to introduce you to our two new programs: the Applied Kinesiology Semester and the Balance and Mobility Summer Program. 

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Applied Kinesiology Semester

The Applied Kinesiology Semester is designed for non-Gordon College students of kinesiology or related fields (exercise science, movement science, pre-physical therapy to name a few) to come to our campus and take part in a special spring curriculum featuring Gordon's state-of-the-art Center for Balance, Mobility and Wellness, and the Wenham location of Harmeling Physical Therapy.  The Applied Kinesiology Semester features:

• clinical internships in either physical therapy working with older adults at risk for falls or in orthopedic physical therapy working with active adults recovering from injury or surgery that can transfer to your home institution as either elective credit or credit toward your major
• a selection of kinesiology courses pertaining to diverse clinical interests, also transferable with respect to credit
• the option of selecting an elective course from the diverse curriculum of Gordon College that may serve to meet general education requirements at your home institution
• a fabulous location to live at featuring culturally-rich and historic Boston and the beautiful surroundings of the New England coast and countryside

For more specifics, please vist the Full Semester Program page.

The Balance and Mobility Summer Program is a program (mid May through mid June) that focuses on the unique needs of the ever-increasing population of older adults who suffer from balance-related problems. 

This summer, the Department of Kinesiology is offering a learning opportunity for students interested in not only furthering their understanding of one of the most significant health-care concerns facing older adults - falls - but also in gaining hands-on experience in clinical and exercise approaches to fall prevention and healthy aging.  This course provides a unique blend of content coverage and practical application where students learn and discuss relevant concepts and then apply them in a concurrent internship experience.  Academic credit is offered for this course at a reduced rate of $350.00 per credit.

For more specifics, please click on the Summer Program link here.

Do you have general questions? Click on our Frequent Questions link.