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.

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.

Presidential Awards support faculty projects

Presidential Awards fund faculty projects

President Michael Shannon awarded 16 Presidential Awards for the 2025-26 academic year to support faculty projects. They included 11 Innovation Awards and five Semester Awards.

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.

Presidential Awards fund faculty projects

President Michael Shannon awarded 16 Presidential Awards for the 2025-26 academic year to support faculty projects. They included 11 Innovation Awards and five Semester Awards.

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.

Our Commitment To Our Students, Faculty, And Staff

At the University of North Georgia, we deeply value and uphold the cherished right of every American to freely express themselves. It is a hallmark of our history, our tradition, and permeates our culture. As a distinguished Senior Military College, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we take great pride in our role of cultivating leaders who tirelessly defend these fundamental freedoms for all citizens. The legacy of our graduates in this regard is second to none.

As campus leaders, our primary responsibility is to cultivate an academic environment that ensures this exchange of ideas and the safety of our community. Across all five campuses, we are committed to fostering a welcoming atmosphere where individuals feel empowered to freely express themselves and engage in exploration and learning. However, it is essential that these rights are exercised in a manner that upholds our academic mission, preserves the safety of all, and is in accordance with our institutional policies, without unlawful behavior. This means breaking the law, harassment, intimidation, trespassing, violence, and other criminal acts will not be tolerated at the University of North Georgia.

Together, let's uphold the principles of respect, understanding, and civility as we equip our students to walk toward their purpose.

Bold Forward!

Department of Kinesiology

Important

Athletic Training (M.S.)

Kinesiology (M.S.)

Kinesiology major with a Health & Fitness Concentration (B.S.)

Kinesiology Major with an Exercise Science Concentration (B.S.)

Kinesiology Pathway

Kinesiology students present at conference

Enrollment jumps 6.7% for 2024-25

Presidential Awards fund faculty projects

Cadets excel at Small Arms Championship

Physical education students assist Habitat

Kinesiology students present at conference

Enrollment jumps 6.7% for 2024-25

Presidential Awards fund faculty projects

Cadets excel at Small Arms Championship

Physical education students assist Habitat

Kinesiology students present at conference

Enrollment jumps 6.7% for 2024-25