University of Michigan School of Kinesiology

The University of Michigan School of Kinesiology, commonly referred to as just "Kinesiology" or "Kines," focuses on the scientific study of human movement and how physical activity and sport affect our quality of life, community, and society at large.[1] 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.[2] It also offers an Intraoperative Neuromonitoring concentration option for Movement Science undergraduates.[3] In 2020, the PhD program was ranked #1 by the National Academy of Kinesiology.[4]

School of Kinesiology
TypePublic
Established2008
Parent institution
University of Michigan
DeanLori Ploutz-Snyder
Academic staff
55
Students1,073
Location
Ann Arbor
,
Michigan
,
USA
CampusUniversity of Michigan Central Campus
Websitehttp://www.kines.umich.edu

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.[5] School faculty also lead several university-wide initiatives, including the Exercise & Sport Science Initiative (ESSI) and the Michigan Concussion Center.[6]

In December 2008, Kinesiology officially became a school, previously being a division since its creation in 1984.[7] In January 2021, the school moved into its newly renovated building, located at 830 N. University in Ann Arbor, MI.[8]

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.[9]

References
  1. "What is Kinesiology? | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  2. "Academics | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  3. "Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) Program | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  4. 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.
  5. "Research Areas | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  6. "University-Wide Initiatives | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  7. "Michigan Almanac – Office of Budget and Planning". Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  8. "Kinesiology Building | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  9. "Community Programs | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
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