Program Overview

Department of Kinesiology

The Department of Kinesiology offers various programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Programs

• Clinical Exercise Physiology (CLEP)
• Neuromechanics (NM)
• Strength and Conditioning (STCN)
• Physical Activity and Coaching (PACO)
• Physical Education and Coaching (PECO)
• Sport Administration (SPAD)
• Endorsements

Graduate Programs

• Graduate Admissions
• Current Students
• Kinesiology Graduate Program Handbook
• Disability Studies
• Exercise Physiology
• Sport Administration
• Sport Pedagogy
• Exercise Science PhD
• Sport Studies PhD

Sport Studies PhD

The Sport Studies PhD program involves studying sport from an interdisciplinary perspective, including the areas of sport management, sport pedagogy, sport sociology, and sport philosophy. The program is intended for students who desire teaching and research careers in higher education institutions. Interested students should familiarize themselves with the research interests of graduate faculty in the sport studies doctoral program.

Research Areas

• Biomechanics and Neuromechanics
• Disability and Physical Activity
• Physical Activity and Health
• Coaching
• Organizational & Event Management in Sports
• Sport Marketing & Management
• Philosophy of Sport/History of Sport

Laboratories

• Biomechanics Research Laboratory
• Clinical Exercise and Cardiovascular Research Laboratory
• Disability Research Laboratory
• Exercise Biochemistry Laboratory
• Health Enhancement through Activity and Lifestyle Laboratory (HEAL)
• Human Energetics and Thermoregulation Laboratory (HEaT)
• Physical Activity and Wellness Laboratory (PAW)
• Resistance Exercise Performance Laboratory (REP)