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Welcome to Kinesiology and Health

Welcome to the home page of the Department of Kinesiology and Health at Georgia State University.

Our Mission Statement:


Recognizing that physical activity is vital for all people, the Department of Kinesiology and Health at Georgia State University seeks to:

  • discover new knowledge and advance the understanding of the role of physical activity in attaining optimal health and well-being,
  • educate members of society and prepare future professionals, and
  • promote healthy lifestyles through life-long activity and learning.


Our department offers eight different academic degree programs, including undergraduate programs in Exercise Science and Health and Physical Education, Master’s degree programs in Exercise ScienceHealth and Physical Education, Sports Administration, and Sports Medicine, and a PhD program in Kinesiology with concentrations in Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics and Physical Rehabilitation Sciences.