Welcome to the Department of Kinesiology. The Department of Kinesiology (formerly Exercise and Sport Science) serves more than 630 undergraduate students through 4 degree programs (Exercise Physiology, Health Fitness Specialist, Physical Education, and Sports Studies) and more than 100 graduate students in 4 degree programs (M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science with concentrations in Adapted Physical Education, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Physical Activity Promotion, Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sport Management, MAT, MAEd and PhD in Bioenergetics and Exercise Science) . We contribute to the East Carolina University Foundations Curriculum by offering EXSS 1000/1001/1025. Our students, faculty and staff promote well-being through academic leadership in human movement and sport.
The mission of the Department of Kinesiology is to enhance health and wellness through understanding physical activity. This is accomplished through instruction, research, and service related to the behavioral, biomechanical, pedagogical, physiological, managerial, and socio-cultural aspects of physical activity as they impact on learning movement patterns, disease prevention, and participation in physical activity, exercise and sport. The department prepares knowledgeable leaders at both the undergraduate and graduate levels who can guide individuals, groups, or organizations for the purpose of increasing lifelong participation in physical activity and sport.