Department of Kinesiology & Health Sciences
The Department of Kinesiology & Health Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate
programs that prepare students for a variety of careers related to health, education,
or exercise science or for professional graduate programs in physical therapy, occupational
therapy, physician's assistant and related areas. Programs provide strong academic
work and an abundance of practical experience in school, exercise, and clinical settings.
The department also houses the Wellness Program, which provides the course work to
meet the three-credit wellness/physical activity requirement for students in all programs
of study.
The Health and Physical Education programs are approved by the Georgia Professional
Standards Commission and accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation
of Teacher Education (now Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation).
The Department of Kinesiology & Health Sciences offers the following degrees:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Exercise Science
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Health Science
Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) - Health and Physical Education
Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) - Health and Physical Education, Non-certification Track
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) - Health and Physical Education
