Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Physical Education and Kinesiology is to fulfill the broader mission of the university. In addition, the department mission is to prepare graduates to apply various kinesiological principles to:

  1. Teach the acquisition, performance, and refinement of motor skills and fitness activities;
  2. Use physical activity as an educative tool and a medium for health promotion, personal well-being, and participation in an active life style for all individuals across the life span; and
  3. Enable individuals to achieve their personal ambitions related to movement and human performance.