Sponsored Topics. Wilkesboro is a town in and the county seat of Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,159 at the 2000 census, and it is the second largest municipality in the county. The 2010 Census listed the town's population at 3,044.
Kinesiology majors may opt to pursue a career as a recreational therapist, physical therapist or athletic trainer. The job growth in these fields ranges from 12% projected for recreational therapists from 2014-2024, to 21% for athletic trainers and 34% for physical therapists over the same time period.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology (Athletic Medicine Concentration) This program provides students with the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Medicine. Students are trained for careers in athletic training, and this is a pre-professional allied health training program for physical therapy and occupational therapy.