Department of Kinesiology
The Department of Kinesiology enthusiastically supports and enhances the University’s vision and mission and is home to more than 190 undergraduate and graduate students studying in one of our program offerings. We offer the Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology (interest areas in Generalist, 私人教练 or Teacher Certification), the Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training and the Master of Education degree in Sport and Wellness Leadership. Undergraduate students majoring in other programs of study may complement their study with minors in Kinesiology or Recreation. 除了, all HPU students complete three semester hours of lecture and activity courses designed for study and 实践 of lifelong movement and health promotion. These broad experiences can enable the pursuit of skiing in Colorado, surfing in California, hiking in the Rockies and a host of sports skill and recreational/adventure activities. 除了, The Department provides leadership to the campus community’s wellness initiatives.
愿景声明
Active lifestyles, healthy communities.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Kinesiology is to provide and promote a Christ-centered approach to the field of human movement through study, 实践, 和服务.
Why choose HPU for your degree in ESS or Athletic Training?
的人
你r HPU classes will be led by Christian faculty who have more than 140 combined years of teaching/professional experience. 你r classmates share the same passion as you for recreational activity, fitness and sports health. Join the more than 190 KIN/athletic training majors and minors who study hard and play hard. 你, 太, can become an award-winning teacher, 传奇教练, 大学教授, successful fitness center entrepreneur, leader of outdoor adventure programs or athletic trainer for an NFL team.
的地方
HPU’s Elliston-Cassle Wellness Center is home to the department’s faculty and students and serves as the center of activity participation for the campus. 除了 to the Wellness Center’s more than 25,000 square-feet of classrooms, labs and recreational spaces, students also learn in a variety of campus recreational settings, as well as Lake Brownwood, the terrain of the Rockies, the ski slopes of Colorado and the surf of the Pacific beaches.
这些项目
Never has the interest in fitness promotion, wellness or sport health been of greater importance to society. The majors in HPU’s KIN and athletic training degree programs prepare future leaders in fitness/wellness leadership, 运动的领导, school and non-school teaching, recreational leadership, and athletic training in school or hospital settings.
度计划
Students pursuing a BS degree in Kinesiology typically select one of three options: Generalist, 私人教练, or All-grades Teacher Education. Links to the current degree plans and course requirements for each of these may be found by 点击这里.
The Department of Kinesiology is a member of the American Kinesiology Association.