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

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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Program helps students take Steps to College

High school students take Steps to College

UNG hosted Steps to College on its Gainesville Campus this summer to help area high school students who are also English learners stay on track to graduate by earning course credits.

Johnson receives grant for virtual exchange research

Johnson earns grant for exchange research

Dr. Lauren Johnson, assistant dean in the College of Education, was awarded a grant to support her efforts for research in virtual exchange.

Georgia leads nation in CyberStart efforts

With almost 6,400 high school students participating in the CyberStart America game, Georgia led the nation.

State funds expansions in Blue Ridge, Cumming

State funds Blue Ridge, Cumming expansions

The Fiscal Year 2023 state budget includes more than $24 million to expand UNG's facilities to enhance degree offerings on its Blue Ridge and Cumming campuses.

1,300 honored at commencement

UNG honored more than 1,300 graduates in three commencement ceremonies May 6-7 in the Convocation Center on the Dahlonega Campus.

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Dr. Casey and Lauren Addison presenting research — 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 demonstrating a yoga pose — Dr. Paula Seffens, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, is actively engaged in research that looks at the effects of yoga on health and fitness.