The Department of Kinesiology’s mission is twofold – to provide a world-class education to our students, and to engage with the community to work on improving health outcomes for everyone. As part of our mission, we partner with the community in a variety of programs to develop health and fitness strategies and solutions, improve health and fitness education and help create and maintain positive lifestyle changes.
Interested in participating? Our professionally supervised programs are affordable, community-focused, and diverse, with a range of tailored opportunities for everyone, from children to senior citizens. Additionally, we offer volunteer opportunities to work with high school students in our Project Effort and Middle College programs, helping create pathways to success. We also seek internship opportunities for our Kinesiology students to provide professional experience.
Your partnership helps create positive outcomes not just for you, but for our Kinesiology students as well, giving them hands-on experience in developing and implementing programs, and building the skill sets they’ll go on to use after graduation in their professional careers and their communities.
Below you’ll find a list of our current community-focused partnership programs. Click the links to learn more about each program.
Community Partnership Programs
BELT: Bariatric Exercise & Lifestyle Transformation
A joint venture between Cone Health and UNCG’s Kinesiology Department to facilitate participation in exercise for those who’ve recently undergone weight-loss surgery.
Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue & Polymyalgia Rheumatica Program
A supervised exercise, health education and resource support program for adults with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and polymyalgia rheumatica.
A range of scientific assessments designed to evaluate individual health, fitness, and performance.
Helping Others Participate in Exercise (HOPE)
This innovative, state-of-the-art program is designed to educate individuals over 50 on the health and wellness benefits of physical activity, and provides a safe and unique space to exercise among your peers.
A partnership with Guilford County Schools, helping underserved youth populations to develop healthy decision-making, collaboration, and leadership skills. This is a great opportunity to volunteer your time and guidance, and help kids on a pathway to success.
A partnership with Guilford County Schools, preparing students to be college, career, and life-ready. This is a great opportunity to volunteer your time and professional experience, helping high schoolers on a pathway to future success.
Kinesiology Student Internships
An opportunity for upper-level Kinesiology students to gain valuable hands-on, career-focused experience and earn course credit, supervised by professionals in the field. We partner with a variety of organizations, in clinical and non-clinical settings, to provide our students with opportunities to develop professional skills.