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Welcome from the Director

Welcome to the School of Kinesiology, one of five academic units in the College of Human Sciences & Education. We provide undergraduate and graduate programs for students interested in the art and science of human movement and in the business of sport.   

Graduates pursue careers in K-12 educational settings, health and fitness programs, sport agencies and businesses, and professional programs in the field of allied health and medicine. Our outstanding faculty and students study all aspects of human movement from as variety of perspectives with the goal of optimizing health-related quality of life for diverse populations through the promotion of physical activity.

Melinda Solmon, PhD, FNAK
Director and Roy Paul Daniels Professor
School of Kinesiology