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.

President and 26 others inducted into Phi Kappa Phi

27 inducted into Phi Kappa Phi

UNG President Bonita Jacobs and 26 other faculty and students were inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Tennis courts to turn into multicourt complex

Tennis courts being revamped

The current tennis courts on UNG's Gainesville Campus are under construction. They are being renovated into four pickleball courts, two basketball courts, two arena soccer courts, two tennis courts, and

NSA cyber academy grants expand scope

UNG can provide cybersecurity instruction for high school students and middle and high school teachers for 10 months thanks to two National Security Agency grants totaling $265,000.

Single meal or Thanksgiving box available at food pantries

Food pantries supply daily and holiday meals

The food pantry on the Dahlonega Campus has provided a place for clients to eat a single meal while the Gainesville Campus food pantry is preparing to supply clients with a Thanksgiving meal.

Students lead event for future educators

Student leaders in UNG's College of Education shared their knowledge of the teaching field with high school students at a Future Georgia Educators Day.

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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.