The Department of Health and Kinesiology offers the Master of Science in Kinesiology where students may pursue a general kinesiology degree, or they may pursue the degree with a formal concentration in health/exercise science, performance psychology, or sport management. The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology can prepare students for kinesiology-related careers in either a school setting or the public sector. Students select from formal concentrations in EC-12 physical education (teacher certification), exercise science, exercise science/performance psychology, exercise science/pre-physical therapy, sport and leisure studies, or sport business.

The mission of Health and Kinesiology is to provide well-rounded leaders and critical thinkers in the areas of health and movement studies. To accomplish this mission, the faculty are committed to teaching, service and research in the fields of health and kinesiology, in an academically challenging, learner-centered and caring environment where all employees contribute to student success.

The Department offers the following undergraduate degrees that can prepare students for health- and/or kinesiology-related careers in either a school setting or the public sector: B.S. in Kinesiology (EC-12 Physical Education), B.S. in Kinesiology (Exercise Science), B.S. in Kinesiology (Exercise Science/Performance Psychology), B.S. in Kinesiology (Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy), B.S. in Kinesiology (Sport and Leisure Studies) and B.S. in Kinesiology (Sport Business).

Available options

Performance Psychology Option

Pre-Physical Therapy Option