Kinesiology, Sports Studies, and Physical Education as a discipline works to promote lifelong learning and participation in human movement that will enhance the quality of life for all. The department’s goal is to provide students will a solid understanding of health and human performance that will help them become competent and productive leaders in a variety of physical activity professional roles within fitness, exercise and sports.

Students who major in Kinesiology, Sports Studies, and Physical Education will have several career paths to pursue. These include graduate and professional schools (i.e., Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy), teaching, the health and fitness industry, recreation and leisure facilities, coaching, research, exercise and fitness consultant, fitness director, aquatics director, etc.