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Kinesiology and Health Science
Welcome to the Department of Kinesiology and Health Science
Mission:
The primary purposes of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Science are
related to the preparation of health science, kinesiology, and dance teachers
and the development of total fitness and recreational sports skills of the
college community through programs of fitness and lifetime sports. In addition,
programs leading to endorsement and certification are offered in the areas
of athletic training, driver education, first aid, and water safety. The
department offers opportunity for the preparation of athletic coaches.
The purpose of the Health Science program is to contribute to the liberal education of all students and to prepare students for professional careers in health science. The ultimate mission is to disseminate knowledge enabling students to prevent premature mortality and unnecessary disease. Guidelines for compliance established by the American Association of Health Education (AHHE) have been met by the Department in the health education curriculum.
The purpose of the Kinesiology program is to provide the highest quality educational experiences and opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students preparing for professional careers in a variety of physical education settings. The Department also promotes the physical, mental and emotional well being of the university community by providing opportunities to participate in unique movement and leisure pursuits thereby contributing to the enhancement of the university community¹s quality of life. The department is in compliance with the guidelines established by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) through its physical education curriculum.
The purpose of the Dance program is to professionally prepare future teachers who possess a breadth of understanding in the discipline and who will continue to uphold standards of excellence. In turn the students will make contributions to dance in education and as an art form. Students are encouraged to reach their highest technical and creative potential to the extent that, should they desire to pursue graduate studies in Dance or a performing career, they will be sufficiently prepared to realize their goals.
The Department is accredited at the undergraduate and graduate levels by NASPE (Physical Education) and at the undergraduate level by AAHE (Health Education).