Kinesiology

The Department of Kinesiology offers pathways for students interested in careers in personal training, commercial fitness, strength and conditioning, cardiac rehabilitation, or teaching in a public school. Our programs in kinesiology also prepare students for entry to pre-professional graduate programs including, but not limited to, athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or physician assistant. Our department’s curriculum has a strong science base providing a great foundation for a career in health and fitness and preparation for pre-professional graduate programs. Examples of coursework and areas of faculty expertise include exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition, exercise epidemiology and aging, advanced strength and conditioning, and exercise testing and prescription.

Important

The BS in Kinesiology with Teacher Certification program has moved to the Gainesville campus as of Spring 2019. Once students have applied and gained acceptance into the program, they will be required to transition to the Gainesville campus to complete the remainder of their Teacher Certification coursework.

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Important

All Kinesiology majors are encouraged to be members of the majors club on their respective campus and adhere to its policies, regulations, and procedures.

Practice makes perfect in summer programs

More than 130 middle and high school students reaped the benefits of two UNG summer academic programs. They increased their knowledge through enrichment classes on UNG's Gainesville Campus and were exposed

Education degree program earns literacy honor

Education program earns literacy honor

UNG's elementary and special education degree program has received National Recognition with Distinction from the International Literacy Association (ILA).

Homeschool topic of educator's book

Dr. T. Jameson Brewer, assistant professor of social foundations and leadership education in the College of Education at the University of North Georgia (UNG), is the sole author of the recently published

Teachers get experience working with 'gifted' students

Camp teaches instructors, students

Camp Appalachia, a weeklong daytime summer camp at UNG, teaches students about Appalachian history and culture through hands-on activities. The program also benefits the instructors, who are professional

Seven from UNG selected for Fulbright awards

All UNG students have big dreams after graduation. Now, five 2021 graduates plus two 2019 alumnae will see their dreams come true this year. All seven were selected as finalists for the U.S. Fulbright

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University of North Georgia senior Lauren Addison, Kinesiology/Exercise Science major, presenting research with Dr. Jason Casey, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, at the Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Conference in Greenville, South Carolina.

Dr. Paula Seffens, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, is actively engaged in research that looks at the effects of yoga on health and fitness.