Welcome from the Interim Director

LSU School of Kinesiology faculty are global leaders that advance the science and management of human movement across the lifespan, exploring its influence on health, wellness, quality of life, and business.

The School of Kinesiology is one of the most popular majors at LSU offering diverse, multi-modal, and high-quality programs in Kinesiology, Sport Administration and Management, and Athletic Training. Undergraduate students can pursue a BS in Kinesiology that includes five different concentrations (Exercise Science & Human Performance; Human Movement Science; Health and Physical Education Teacher Certification; Physical Activity & Health; Pre-Athletic Training) or a BS in Sport Administration that includes two concentrations (Sport Commerce; Sport Leadership). Graduate students can pursue a MS in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or Sport Management as well as a PhD in Kinesiology with concentrations in Exercise Physiology; Motor Behavior; Behavioral, Psychological, & Pedagogical Sciences; or Sport Management. LSU School of Kinesiology graduates work in a wide variety of careers in areas such as allied health, business, medicine, fitness, sport, education, and government.  

Alex Garn, PhD
Interim Director and Karen Wax Schmitt and Family Endowed
School of Kinesiology