Welcome to the Department of Kinesiology
The Department of Kinesiology shares the University vision to be the premier learning community in Michigan and one of the best in the nation. In concert with the College of Education, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic community of lifelong learners, skilled practitioners, and dedicated leaders. The department is committed to the creation, enhancement, and dissemination of knowledge in the fields of athletic training, exercise science and physical education. As agents of change, we strive to fulfill this commitment through exemplary scholarship, creative endeavors, teaching, technological involvement and service. In this pursuit, we encourage academic excellence; the integration of academic disciplines, and quest for social justice based on a knowledge and appreciation of human diversity.
The Department of Kinesiology has world-class facilities, including the Ryder Center, Natatorium, Wickes Memorial Stadium, Morley Track and Field, outdoor activity areas, fitness centers, dance studios, athletic training and rehabilitation center, and a state-of-the-art Human Performance Laboratory with computer classroom. Our top-notch faculty, innovative curriculum, and outstanding facilities create an environment unparalleled in Michigan for the development of our students.
The Department of Kinesiology offers three majors, two minors, an endorsement and a physical activity program. Students interested in Athletic Training can complete a clinical practice major in Athletic Training (AT) or combine the athletic training major with the physical education/teacher education K-12 major (PETE) and complete a double major. Athletic Training students who complete the double major in AT and PETE will be prepared to work as an athletic trainer and a teacher (Physical Education) K-12. The Athletic Training Education Program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The Exercise Science (ES) major is built upon the outcomes of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). The Physical and Health Education (PHE) K-12 major is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NCATE/NASPE) and is thus recognized nationally as one of the premier teacher education programs. The two minors include Athletic Coaching (AC) and Physical Education/Teacher Education, grades 7-12. The endorsement area is in Adapted Physical Education (APE).
