School of Kinesiology

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School of Kinesiology
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Former name
  • Department of Physical Education (1921–1990)
  • Division of Kinesiology (1990–2008)
Type Public
Established1921 (1921)
Parent institution
University of Michigan
Dean Lori Ploutz-Snyder
Academic staff
55
Students1,073
Location, ,
United States
CampusUniversity of Michigan Central Campus
Website kines.umich.edu

The School of Kinesiology is the school of physical education and sport studies at the University of Michigan, a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Established in 1921 as the Department of Physical Education, the unit became the independent Division of Kinesiology in 1990 and was constructed as the School of Kinesiology in 2008. [1]

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Academics

The school focuses on the scientific study of human movement and how physical activity and sport affect our quality of life, community, and society at large. [2] The school offers three undergraduate degrees in Applied Exercise Science, Movement Science, and Sport Management; three master's degrees in Athletic Training, Movement Science, and Sport Management; and two doctoral degrees in Movement Science and Sport Management. [3] It also offers an Intraoperative Neuromonitoring concentration option for Movement Science undergraduates. [4] In 2020, the PhD program was ranked #1 by the National Academy of Kinesiology. [5]

The School of Kinesiology houses 24 research centers and laboratories that focus on injury prevention and rehabilitation; movement for health and well-being; childhood physical activity and development; community impact; and the business of sport. [6] School faculty also lead several university-wide initiatives, including the Exercise & Sport Science Initiative (ESSI) and the Michigan Concussion Center. [7]

Public Programs

The School of Kinesiology also houses Kinesiology Community Programs, which offers activity classes, KidSport Summer Camps, KidSport Clinics, Lifetime Fitness, and an annual Health & Fitness Workshop. [8]

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References

  1. Kinesiology, University of Michigan School of. "School of Kinesiology (University of Michigan) records". quod.lib.umich.edu. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  2. "What is Kinesiology? | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  3. "Academics | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  4. "Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) Program | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  5. Challis, John H. (2021-01-11). "The National Academy of Kinesiology 2020 Review and Evaluation of Doctoral Programs in Kinesiology". Kinesiology Review. -1 (aop): 1–17. doi: 10.1123/kr.2020-0049 . ISSN   2161-6035.
  6. "Research Areas | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  7. "University-Wide Initiatives | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  8. "Community Programs | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-27.