NNU offers a variety of academic emphasis areas students can pursue as part of their Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology, including athletic training, kinesiology, coaching, sports management, and outdoor recreation. These areas of study are ideal for preparing students for future leadership, management, and coaching in professional employment environments.

Professional, college, club sports, or high school management; managing corporate fitness and wellness programs; intramural sports director; entrepreneurial fitness and conditioning programs; arena, stadium, or facilities management; sales and marketing; athletic director; event planning and evaluation; camp management; parks and recreation or community center management.