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Helping people live
long, healthy lives
Our research labs and centers support communities around the world.
Move with purpose,
learn with passion
Unleash your potential through our undergraduate programs.
Creating leaders,
shaping futures
Our graduate programs support your interests and desired career path.
Helping people live
long, healthy lives
Our research labs and centers support communities around the world.
Move with purpose,
learn with passion
Unleash your potential through our undergraduate programs.
Creating leaders,
shaping futures
Our graduate programs support your interests and desired career path.
Helping people live
long, healthy lives
Our research labs and centers support communities around the world.
What is kinesiology?
Kinesiology is the study of physical activity and human movement. It's applied to various contexts, including exercise, health care, and sports.

Research
Part of the School of Kinesiology’s mission is to conduct innovative, interdisciplinary research in physical activity, human movement, and sport. Check out the work being done in the School’s research labs and centers.

Academics

Outreach
The work done by our faculty and students promotes lifelong health and well-being in local, national, and global communities through public outreach and civic engagement activities. Read the latest news from the School.
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Undergraduate programs
Esports management minor Esports management minor
With an expected 318 million Esports enthusiasts worldwide by 2025, there is a growing need for trained Esports leaders. The School of Kinesiology prepares students to be competitive applicants in the Esports and sport management fields.
Kinesiology BS Kinesiology BS
The kinesiology major is great for students interested in the the physiology and psychology of human movement. Students will explore the interactions between muscles, bones, joints, and the nervous system, making it a great pre-health major option.
Physical activity and health promotion BS Physical activity and health promotion BS
Our physical activity and health promotion (PAHP) major is great for those interested in learning how to increase physical activity, create healthy lifestyles, and improve health. In this growing field, there are a wide variety of career options.
Physical activity and health promotion minor Physical activity and health promotion minor
The physical activity and health promotion (PAHP) minor allows students to explore areas within physical activity, personal health, and wellness promotion.
Sport management BS Sport management BS
The bachelor of science (BS) program in sport management is for students who are interested in working with professional, collegiate, or community sports and athletic organizations.
Sport management minor Sport management minor
Sport management is the business side of the sport industry. It blends the unique aspects of sport with common business, marketing, management, and social and ethical principles.
Sports coaching minor Sports coaching minor
The sports coaching minor program is ideal for students who wish to coach (or are currently coaching) youth, club, high school, or college sports. This program provides a general theoretical basis for the many areas of knowledge needed for coaching
Graduate programs
Kinesiology MS Kinesiology MS
The master of science (MS) in kinesiology program combines theoretical instruction and practical experience
Kinesiology PhD Kinesiology PhD
A PhD in kinesiology prepares students for a career in academics, teaching, research, or clinical settings
Physical activity and health MEd Physical activity and health MEd
The physical activity and health master of education (MEd) provides advanced study in the broad areas of the promotion and implementation of physical activity and the resulting effect it has on health
Sport and exercise science MEd Sport and exercise science MEd
This provides advanced study in the broad areas of physical activity, including exercise science, movement science, and human performance, to prepare students for careers in health-related professions
Sport management MA Sport management MA
The master of arts in sport management concentrates on the theoretical and practical dimensions of the management of athletic events, sports teams and facilities, and the sporting process
Sport Management MEd Sport Management MEd
This is a practitioner-oriented master's program designed to prepare students for advanced study or careers in sport administration, sport management, or sport and fitness related professions
Non-degree programs
Coaching certificate Coaching certificate
The sports coaching certificate program is ideal for students who wish to coach (or are currently coaching) youth, club, high school or college sports.
Physical activity program Physical activity program
These 1-credit, 1xxx-level Physical Education (PE) courses are available to the entire student body.
Study abroad Study abroad
The School of Kinesiology encourages students to consider a study abroad program during their undergraduate or graduate studies.
News and announcements
Dengel publishes paper in the journal Obesity Dengel publishes paper in the journal Obesity
The article examined the effect of a 12-week time-restricted eating versus caloric restriction and unrestricted eating on body composition, glycemic measures and metabolic flexibility.

Konczak presents at movement science conference in Munich Konczak presents at movement science conference in Munich
Konczak presented research findings on the transfer of motor on proprioceptive learning.

Greising and colleagues publish in Regenerative Biomaterials Greising and colleagues publish in Regenerative Biomaterials
The article is titled "Advancing β-adrenoreceptor agonism for recovery after volumetric muscle loss through regenerative rehabilitation and biomaterial delivery approaches.”

School of Kinesiology hosts Sarah Kaja for seminar School of Kinesiology hosts Sarah Kaja for seminar
Kaja's presentation was titled "Increasing and Improving Sport and Physical Activity Opportunities in Minnesota and Across the Country: Developing a Research Strategy from Observation to Intervention."

Hogue publishes in Psychology of Sport and Exercise Hogue publishes in Psychology of Sport and Exercise
This research revealed athletes have psychological effects in response to hyper-competitive, winning-centered climates.

School of Kinesiology faculty and graduate students participate at Northland ACSM Chapter Meeting School of Kinesiology faculty and graduate students participate at Northland ACSM Chapter Meeting
Faculty presented their research, undergraduates competed in the quiz bowl event, and many graduate students gave poster presentations and won awards.
Kihl and colleagues publish in Managing Sport and Leisure Kihl and colleagues publish in Managing Sport and Leisure
Kihl and colleagues found community sports organizations in Australia, Germany, Canada, and the U.S. that had experienced fraud significantly lower levels of team trust overall.

Antunovic publishes article in Communication & Sport Antunovic publishes article in Communication & Sport
The article examines the theoretical and methodological trends in scholarship about women's sports and the media in the journal.

Stoffregen presents at University of Massachusetts colloquium Stoffregen presents at University of Massachusetts colloquium
Stoffregen's presentation was titled "Sex differences in motion sickness and the prediction of individual susceptibility."

Dengel publishes paper in the journal Obesity Dengel publishes paper in the journal Obesity
The article examined the effect of a 12-week time-restricted eating versus caloric restriction and unrestricted eating on body composition, glycemic measures and metabolic flexibility.

Konczak presents at movement science conference in Munich Konczak presents at movement science conference in Munich
Konczak presented research findings on the transfer of motor on proprioceptive learning.

Greising and colleagues publish in Regenerative Biomaterials Greising and colleagues publish in Regenerative Biomaterials
The article is titled "Advancing β-adrenoreceptor agonism for recovery after volumetric muscle loss through regenerative rehabilitation and biomaterial delivery approaches.”

School of Kinesiology hosts Sarah Kaja for seminar School of Kinesiology hosts Sarah Kaja for seminar
Kaja's presentation was titled "Increasing and Improving Sport and Physical Activity Opportunities in Minnesota and Across the Country: Developing a Research Strategy from Observation to Intervention."

Hogue publishes in Psychology of Sport and Exercise Hogue publishes in Psychology of Sport and Exercise
This research revealed athletes have psychological effects in response to hyper-competitive, winning-centered climates.

School of Kinesiology faculty and graduate students participate at Northland ACSM Chapter Meeting School of Kinesiology faculty and graduate students participate at Northland ACSM Chapter Meeting
Faculty presented their research, undergraduates competed in the quiz bowl event, and many graduate students gave poster presentations and won awards.
Kihl and colleagues publish in Managing Sport and Leisure Kihl and colleagues publish in Managing Sport and Leisure
Kihl and colleagues found community sports organizations in Australia, Germany, Canada, and the U.S. that had experienced fraud significantly lower levels of team trust overall.

Antunovic publishes article in Communication & Sport Antunovic publishes article in Communication & Sport
The article examines the theoretical and methodological trends in scholarship about women's sports and the media in the journal.

Stoffregen presents at University of Massachusetts colloquium Stoffregen presents at University of Massachusetts colloquium
Stoffregen's presentation was titled "Sex differences in motion sickness and the prediction of individual susceptibility."

Dengel publishes paper in the journal Obesity Dengel publishes paper in the journal Obesity
The article examined the effect of a 12-week time-restricted eating versus caloric restriction and unrestricted eating on body composition, glycemic measures and metabolic flexibility.

Konczak presents at movement science conference in Munich Konczak presents at movement science conference in Munich
Konczak presented research findings on the transfer of motor on proprioceptive learning.

Greising and colleagues publish in Regenerative Biomaterials Greising and colleagues publish in Regenerative Biomaterials
The article is titled "Advancing β-adrenoreceptor agonism for recovery after volumetric muscle loss through regenerative rehabilitation and biomaterial delivery approaches.”
