Welcome to the Department of Kinesiology
Kinesiology is a dynamic field of study, keeping pace with society's burgeoning passion for physical activity. The mission of the Department of Kinesiology is to generate, transmit, and apply knowledge about the role of physical activity (including exercise, movement, outdoor adventure experiences, and sport) in the advancement of health in society. The department has several teaching, research, and service functions that support this mission, including the preparation of professionals in the five options listed to the left. While options vary in emphasis, each curriculum offers students fundamental knowledge in the following areas: the biological, psychological, and sociocultural foundations and consequences of physical activity; the pedagogy and rehabilitative aspects of physical activity; and the management and marketing of delivery systems in the field. Each option makes extensive use of field experiences and internships that blend theory with practice.
Outdoor Education Outdoor Jobs and Camp Fair
The Outdoor Jobs and Camp Fair will be held on Thursday Feb. 7, 2008 from 11am to 3pm. Click here to read more about this informative annual Outdoor Education event.
Department News and Announcements
The Department of Kinesiology welcomes two new faculty members to our department this fall. Jayson Seaman joins us as an Alum of UNH. He will be teaching in the Outdoor Education Option and has worked with various experiential educational approaches at multiple levels in public and private education—as a classroom teacher, a trip leader, a district-level program administrator, a curriculum writer, and a state and federal grants manager. The Department also welcomes Dr. Tim Ashwell, who is completing a one-year appointment in Sport Studies. Dr. Ashwell brings a wealth of experience in sport communications and sport history.
Interested in Coaching??? We are offering several classes for individuals interested in coaching in the spring semester 2004: KIN 565 Principles of Coaching, KIN 528 Theory of Coaching Track and Field, and KIN 523 Theory of Coaching Hockey.
Congratulations to the Outdoor Education Program for being recognized by the Association for Experiential Education as the Outstanding Organizational Member.
Department of Kinesiology Student Awards
Barbara King Newman Scholarship – scholarship awarded annually to a junior or senior Kinesiology major. Awarded to “an all-around student: evidence of scholarship and service to the department, university and/or community. He or she should possess athletic ability and strong leadership potential. In short, the person should be the kind of person you want as a friend, a teammate, and be proud to have represent our department, our school, and the University of New Hampshire.
Joyce V. Hiller Scholarship - established in 1998 by Joyce Hiller, Class of 1954, to recognize a junior Kinesiology major for outstanding academic performance in combination with a demonstrated commitment to serving youth.
Phyliss A. Hoff Award – departmental scholar award named after emeritus faculty member Phyliss Hoff. Awarded annually to a junior or senior Kinesiology major with a minimum 3.5 GPA (4 semester minimum residency), demonstrated motivation, and an established record of service to the university or community.