About the Kinesiology Department

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

Kinesiology Students: Data

Kinesiology continues to be a popular major at MSU, with continually growing undergraduate enrollment and a top-ranked graduate program.

• Approximately 1450 undergraduate Kinesiology majors
• Approximately 60 master’s degree students
• Approximately 40 doctoral degree students

Department History

From its beginnings as a department focused on physical training, physical education and exercise science, Kinesiology has distinguished itself with a top-ranked graduate program while maintaining a widely expanding undergraduate program. For more information, please view our department history.

Awards

The Department of Kinesiology presents awards displaying the accomplishments made by our distinguished alumni, faculty, staff, and students.

Completed Dissertations

See a list of all of the department’s completed dissertations ranging from 1959 until today.

Address

Department of Kinesiology
IM Sports Circle Building
308 W. Circle Drive, Room 134
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
Phone: 517-355-4730