College of Education and Human Development

School of Kinesiology

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Helping people live
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Our research labs and centers support communities around the world.

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Move with purpose,
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Unleash your potential through our undergraduate programs.

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Creating leaders,
shaping futures

Our graduate programs support your interests and desired career path.

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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.

#10 Ranking among kinesiology doctoral rankings (NAK, 2023)
471 | 155 Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled
318 Number of classes offered
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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.

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Academics

We offer three undergraduate majors, four undergraduate minors, six graduate programs, and two non-degree programs and certificates. Read more about the programs we offer and the faculty who instruct them.

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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

    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.

    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

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    Graduate

    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

    Master's in education (MEd) in sports management Master's in education (MEd) in sports management

    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

    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

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    Non-degree programs

    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.

    Study abroad Study abroad

    The School of Kinesiology encourages students to consider a study abroad program during their undergraduate or graduate studies.

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    News and announcements

    Morales takes third place in the APS Physiology Essay Contest Morales takes third place in the APS Physiology Essay Contest

    Master's student Favian Morales's essay, "Wrinkled, Not Rusted: The Superpower of Super Agers," took third place in the American Physiological Society's Physiology Essay Contest.

    Greising and Call publish in Experimental Physiology Greising and Call publish in Experimental Physiology

    Dr. Sarah Greising and her University of Georgia colleague Dr. Jarrod Call have published on how targeting mitochondrial metabolism can restore muscle plasticity and function in traumatic injuries where standard rehabilitation falls short.

    Greising speaks at University of Missouri Greising speaks at University of Missouri

    Dr. Sarah Greising presented on her lab's work at the University of Missouri, "Can targeting metabolism overcome the limited plasticity of skeletal muscle after traumatic injury?"

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