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. At the graduate level, our aim is to provide more advanced and focused study that enables students to serve in leadership roles in the fields of exercise physiology, sport management, sport and exercise behavior (psychology), and pedagogy. Our exceptional faculty strive for distinction in their respective fields and serve as local, regional, and national resources via their teaching, research, and service activities.