About the Department of Kinesiology

The Department of Kinesiology is committed to scholarship, service, and to providing: (1) an educational experience with the overriding objective of preparing undergraduate and graduate students to become effective educators, health and fitness professionals, and sports management leaders; and (2) a service program for all Augusta University students that encourages a sense of responsibility for one's own health and well-being by providing educational opportunities that promote healthy lifestyle decisions. 

The emphasis of the professional preparation program is on integrating scientific knowledge, pedagogical theory, skill acquisition, and application into a comprehensive educational experience. For students in Sports Management, this includes coursework in sports marketing, event management, facility operations, and leadership strategies within the sports industry. The educational program will be conducted in an atmosphere that is open, concerned, and responsive to the needs of students and the community. 

To accomplish this goal, the Department collaborates with professional associations, area health service organizations, and sports industry leaders to ensure students are exposed to real-world applications of their studies. An additional emphasis of the Department of Kinesiology is to promote the life-long health and success of Augusta University students through wellness education and sports business training. A student educated in wellness and sports management has learned skills necessary to perform a variety of self-management alternatives that lead to optimal physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, interpersonal, social, and environmental well-being, as well as the ability to manage and lead effectively within the sports industry. 

Additionally, the department strives to ensure that the missions of the College of Education and Human Development and Augusta University are realized, including fostering leadership, innovation, and excellence in both health sciences and sports management.