Kinesiology, broadly defined, is the study of human movement. The School of Kinesiology focuses on the biological, developmental, social, and behavioral bases of physical activity, recreation, sport and human performance through its programs in Kinesiology, Sport Management, and Recreation, Park, and Leisure Studies. Our academic degree programs prepare students for a variety of professional opportunities in both public and private sectors that include teaching, research, health promotion, rehabilitation, medicine, coaching, sport administration, and services related to physical activity and fitness. Positions are found in settings that include schools, colleges and universities, public and private agencies, clinical environments, government, business, and the military.
News
Brownlee comments on Joe Mauer as MVP on KARE-11
November 24, 2009
Affliated Tucker Center Scholar to be Published in SMQ
November 23, 2009
Konczak publishes in Journal of Motor Behavior
November 18, 2009
Senior kinesiology undergraduate and veteran profiled in UMNews
November 13, 2009
Kane & LaVoi comment on violence in women's sport
November 11, 2009
Leon to chair sessions at AHA Annual Scientific Sessions
November 10, 2009
Weiss, Kipp present at Sport Canada Research Initiative, Ottawa
November 9, 2009
Ingraham interviewed on "second wind"
November 5, 2009
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Undergraduate & M.Ed. advising
Brandi Hoffman
Graduate studies coordinator
Marta Fahrenz
Director of graduate studies (DGS)
Michael G. Wade, Ph.D.
Director, School of Kinesiology
Mary Jo Kane, Ph.D.