The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion provides quality educational degree programs for students interested in careers in the diverse field of Exercise Physiology or Athletic Training, or teaching careers in Health and Physical Education. It is our mission to provide our students with knowledge and applications in their content area of choice while promoting life-long learning and exploration of knowledge that enhances their lives and makes them marketable for meaningful employment. We do this by:
- Applying theoretical models by implementing practical experiences
- Involvement in interdisciplinary collaboration
- Preparation to participate in professional, social, and technological change
- Providing exemplary leadership through teaching in the classroom and in the field
- Demonstrating effectiveness in teaching and internship opportunities
The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the following content areas:
Exercise Physiology
B.S. Exercise Physiology
Concentrations in:
The goal of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion's Exercise Physiology Program is to prepare competent entry-level Exercise Science professionals in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains, in order for them to succeed in entry-level positions, graduate schools, and certifications.
Program coordinator: Grant Mouser
Program advisor: Becky Whetstone
M.S. Kinesiology
- Applied Physiology
Interprofessional Health Science (IPHS)
B.S. Interprofessional Health Science
Concentrations in:
- Case Management
- Health and Wellness Coach
- Crisis Intervention
- Healthcare Administration
- Health Promotion
- Professional Sales
Program coordinator: Lesley Parrish
Nutrition
B.S. Nutrition
Program coordinator: Teresa Johnson
Sports Medicine
M.S. Athletic Training
Program coordinator: Troy Coppus
Sport Pedagogy
B.S. Physical Education
B.S. Sports Coaching
M.S. Kinesiology
Concentrations in:
M.S. Physical Education
Concentrations in:
Program coordinator: Candice Smith
Program advisor: Jessica Boutwell
Minors
The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion also offers minors (18 hours) in: