For more than a century, our department has built an outstanding track record in teaching health science, pioneering scientific research, and forming extensive community partnerships and outreach. We offer a range of programs face-to-face and online, including our leading-edge EdD online doctoral program. Graduates of our programs can go on to careers in education, fitness training, sports medicine, community development, and many other areas. We invite you to explore the site to learn more about the Department of Kinesiology and our diverse, expanding family of students, researchers, faculty, and graduates.
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Why Kin
As one of the fastest-growing fields nationally and at UNCG, kinesiology’s early years as a profession were devoted almost exclusively to the preparation of physical education teachers and coaches. Now this multifaceted academic discipline centers on the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life. With rigorous interdisciplinary education and experiential learning in applied, clinical, community and research settings, the Department of Kinesiology offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs designed to maximize your opportunities for a diverse range of careers.
Potential Careers
- biomechanist
- cardiopulmonary rehabilitation specialist
- exercise physiologist
- physical education / health teacher
- fitness leader / personal trainer
- health coaching
- strength and conditioning coach, mental skills coach
- certified athletic trainer
- sport coach, director of community youth sport programs
- faculty member, researcher
- preparation for health professions such as nurse, physician assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist or medical doctor
Kin News
See All News- Lizzie Lange, EdD in KIN Alum, Leads the Creation of the Exercise and Sport Science Program at William Peace University in Raleigh, North Carolina.- UNCG EdD in KIN alum, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Lange, Assistant Professor and Program Director for Exercise and Sport Science, at William Peace University (WPU), was elated when… ...
- EdD in Kin Faculty, Dr. Reifsteck, Presents at Southeast American College of Sports Medicine- EdD in Kin faculty Dr. Erin Reifsteck recently presented at Southeast American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM). The conference was held February 14th-16th in Greenville, SC.… ...
- Kinesiology and Basketball- On the evening of Thursday February 7th, our UNCG Men’s Basketball Spartans took on the Samford Bulldogs. The game was close. It’s the second half and… ...
Kin Events
See All Events- T-Shirt Time! January 31, 2019 The departmental gear order has been sent out to all students, faculty, and staff in Kinesiology. If you would like the order form, please check your ...
- Congratulations to Dr. Nate Berry! December 6, 2018 On December 6th, 112 doctoral candidates lined up in the cold to march into the UNC Greensboro Auditorium and get hooded. This small ceremony honors the ...
- Historical Perspectives Colloquium Sees Record Attendance November 9, 2018 On November 9, 2018, KIN professors emeriti—Dick Swanson, Jo Safrit, and Kate Barrett—presented during our “Historical Perspectives on Kinesiology: UNCG and Beyond” colloquium to over 100 ...
Alumni Profile: Erin Reifsteck- The Department of Kinesiology is proud to highlight Dr. Erin Reifsteck, one of its many esteemed alumni who have invested their knowledge and skills gained at UNCG to work professionally. As an alum of both the Master's as well as… ...
Faculty Profile: Dr. Pam Brown- The Department of Kinesiology loves to recognize our outstanding faculty members. Read more on Dr. Pam Kocher Brown, and all she has done for UNCG! In recognition for her excellence in teaching, Pam Kocher Brown, received two teaching awards this… ...