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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
Antunovic gives talk to Croatian Cultural Society of Minnesota Antunovic gives talk to Croatian Cultural Society of Minnesota
Antunovic's talk was titled "Media Coverage of Croatia's sporting success."

Smith gave presentation to Minneapolis LabView User Group Smith gave presentation to Minneapolis LabView User Group
Smith's presentation summarized key findings from his Ergonomics in Design paper.
Griffin presents at New England Regional AASP Conference Griffin presents at New England Regional AASP Conference
Griffin presented her research examining athlete’s experiences with psychological rest during injury rehabilitation and recovery.
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.”

Choi publishes in Oxford Intersections Choi publishes in Oxford Intersections
The article is titled "'Sometimes Your Presence Just Causes a Disturbance': Exclusion of Racially Minoritized Sports Medicine Practitioners in Elite Sport."

Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology Lab Students Present at Midwest Sport Psychology Symposium Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology Lab Students Present at Midwest Sport Psychology Symposium
Haru Inoue, Yugo Yamaoka, Rylee Hoyt, Samantha Brooks, and Tony Leija each presented research they assisted Candace Hogue, PhD, with.
Antunovic and colleagues publish chapter in Routledge Handbook of Sport and Social Media Antunovic and colleagues publish chapter in Routledge Handbook of Sport and Social Media
The chapter is titled "Women's Sports Teams and Social Media in the USA: Findings, Frameworks, and Future Research."

Antunovic gives talk to Croatian Cultural Society of Minnesota Antunovic gives talk to Croatian Cultural Society of Minnesota
Antunovic's talk was titled "Media Coverage of Croatia's sporting success."

Smith gave presentation to Minneapolis LabView User Group Smith gave presentation to Minneapolis LabView User Group
Smith's presentation summarized key findings from his Ergonomics in Design paper.
Griffin presents at New England Regional AASP Conference Griffin presents at New England Regional AASP Conference
Griffin presented her research examining athlete’s experiences with psychological rest during injury rehabilitation and recovery.
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.”

Choi publishes in Oxford Intersections Choi publishes in Oxford Intersections
The article is titled "'Sometimes Your Presence Just Causes a Disturbance': Exclusion of Racially Minoritized Sports Medicine Practitioners in Elite Sport."

Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology Lab Students Present at Midwest Sport Psychology Symposium Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology Lab Students Present at Midwest Sport Psychology Symposium
Haru Inoue, Yugo Yamaoka, Rylee Hoyt, Samantha Brooks, and Tony Leija each presented research they assisted Candace Hogue, PhD, with.
Antunovic and colleagues publish chapter in Routledge Handbook of Sport and Social Media Antunovic and colleagues publish chapter in Routledge Handbook of Sport and Social Media
The chapter is titled "Women's Sports Teams and Social Media in the USA: Findings, Frameworks, and Future Research."

Antunovic gives talk to Croatian Cultural Society of Minnesota Antunovic gives talk to Croatian Cultural Society of Minnesota
Antunovic's talk was titled "Media Coverage of Croatia's sporting success."

Smith gave presentation to Minneapolis LabView User Group Smith gave presentation to Minneapolis LabView User Group
Smith's presentation summarized key findings from his Ergonomics in Design paper.
Griffin presents at New England Regional AASP Conference Griffin presents at New England Regional AASP Conference
Griffin presented her research examining athlete’s experiences with psychological rest during injury rehabilitation and recovery.