Department of 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.Associate degrees may be started on any campus except the Dahlonega Campus. Bachelor's degrees may be started on any campus. Degrees can be completed on the campuses noted in charts below.
The campus designation code indicates that the degree can be completed on that campus or online, as indicated.
*Degree requires visits to multiple campuses and/or online courses.
**This program is pending SACSCOC approval.

Bachelor Degree(s)
Bachelor's Degree Title | Catalog | Campus | Colleges or Academic Units |
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Kinesiology Major with Sports Medicine Concentration (B.S.) | D | College of Education | |
Kinesiology Major with Exercise Science Concentration (B.S.) | D | College of Education | |
Kinesiology Major with Health & Fitness Concentration (B.S.) | D G | College of Education | |
Kinesiology (B.S.) with Teacher Certification | G | College of Education |
Associate Degree(s) in Core Curriculum with pathway courses
Pathway | Catalog | Campus | Colleges or Academic Units |
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Exercise Science Pathway (A.S.) | G | College of Education | |
Kinesiology with Teacher Certification Pathway (A.S.) | G | College of Education |
Graduate programs at UNG have different admission requirements, application deadlines and tuition rates. Select a program name or its catalog listing to learn more about UNG’s graduate offerings. Contact Graduate Admissions if you have questions regarding the application process.
The campus designation code indicates that the degree can be completed on that campus or online, as indicated.
*Degree requires visits to multiple campuses and/or online courses.
**This program is pending SACSCOC approval.

Program Name | Catalog | Campus | Colleges or Academic Units |
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Master of Science in Athletic Training | D | College of Education | |
Master of Science with a major in Kinesiology |
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College of Education |
The campus designation code indicates that the degree can be completed on that campus or online, as indicated.
*Degree requires visits to multiple campuses and/or online courses.
**This program is pending SACSCOC approval.

Program Name | Catalog | Campus | Colleges or Academic Units |
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Master of Science with a major in Kinesiology |
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College of Education |
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.-
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