Department of Kinesiology

The Department of Kinesiology offers pathways for students interested in careers in personal training, commercial fitness, strength and conditioning, or cardiac rehabilitation. 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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Cadets excel at Small Arms Championship

UNG Combat Action Shooting Team members competed in the U.S. Army Small Arms Championship at Fort Benning, Georgia, in March with impressive results.

Physical education students assist Habitat

About 15 students and faculty members from the UNG's Physical Education Teacher Education program assisted Habitat for Humanity of Hall County with projects in its Copper Glen subdivision April 17.

Kinesiology students present at conference

Twenty UNG kinesiology students attended the annual meeting of the Southeast Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, and five of them presented research posters.

Enrollment jumps 6.7% for 2024-25

Enrollment has jumped to 19,298 students this fall at UNG, growing by 6.7% from fall 2023.

18 named DMS cadets for 2024-25

Eighteen UNG cadets earned Distinguished Military Student status for the 2024-25 academic year.