About Kinesiology
About Kinesiology
Mission Statement
The Department of Kinesiology will:- Engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaborative research that focuses on physical activity and sport across the lifespan, with a special emphasis on youth
- Prepare individuals for positions of research and leadership in educational, sport, and clinical settings
- Educate individuals to lead physically active, healthy lives
Profile of KIN Students
Kinesiology continues to be a popular major at MSU, with a total current enrollment of 835 students. Approximately 20% of KIN students self-declare ethnic minority status.- 652 undergraduate kinesiology majors (17 in the physical education teacher education program, and 635 in the exercise science program)
- 29 undergraduate athletic training majors
- 10 post-BS teacher interns
- 60 master's degree students
- 44 doctoral degree students
