Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education is to contribute to the enhancement of a healthy and active society through the professional preparation of undergraduate students in the fields of exercise and wellness, physical education, and school and community health education. Graduate education will provide a more advanced and focused study to enable students to serve in leadership roles in exercise physiology, sport and exercise behavior, sport management, and adapted physical education. It is the intention of the faculty of the department to serve as a resource to the greater metropolitan community as well as state and national venues through exceptional teaching, scholarship and service activities.