The Kinesiology curriculum is an engaging and challenging learning environment that provides students with the theoretical knowledge base and practical skills necessary to thrive professionally.

The Kinesiology Program is dedicated to developing lifelong learners committed to personal and professional excellence. The following ideals are emphasized throughout the Major:

• Promotion of leadership, scholarship, and professional competence in kinesiological specializations,

• Provision of a challenging and reflective learning environment focused on academic distinction,

• Creation of a classroom atmosphere that develops intellectual creativity and critical thinking skills,

• Dedicated Faculty that accomplish excellence in teaching, advising, service, and scholarship,

• Promotion of physically active lifestyles and sound nutritional practices,

• Promotion of diversity and equality

.The Kinesiology Program is a new and important component of the School of Applied Health Sciences in the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences at Jacksonville University. We are committed to accomplishing the School’s mission “to prepare healthcare professionals for careers defined by excellence in practice, community service, and lifelong professional development. Teaching, research, and community engagement serve as our core values.”

Kinesiology is an emerging, exciting, and greatly needed academic discipline that focuses on optimizing “health, wellness, and performance”.

The motto for the Kinesiology Program is the Latin phrase “mens sana in corpore sano.” The phrase translates as “a healthy mind in a healthy body.” We believe in the need for both an active mind and a healthy body. Our mission is to promote lifelong learning and physically active lifestyles that will greatly influence health, wellness, performance, and quality of life.