Kinesiology by Scott

Kinesiology by Scott - April 2025 Scholarship Essay

I was never the best athlete growing up, so I know first hand how it feels to be picked last. My college of choice has one of the best kinesiology programs in Texas. Kinesiology is the study of how the human body moves, which is why I want to major in kinesiology. I want to better understand the human body and its functions in order to help others improve their physical fitness as well as improve my own athletic performance. I understand that not everyone wants to squat 405 or bench 315, but that's the great thing about physical development, you don’t have to train in any way that you don't want to, it's all up to you. If you put your mind to something and have a person helping keep you motivated and train appropriately, you can achieve your goals. Naturally, it will look good on a resume to have coached top tier athletes, but I also want to help the average person get healthier. No parent should have to sit on the sidelines when their kid wants to get pushed on a swing, and no elderly person should have to ache from just standing up. Everyone has a right to be healthy, but not everyone knows where to start. That is why I want to study kinesiology.