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Kinesiology Department


Kinesiology Department

KINESIOLOGY = [Greek: kin sis , movement, + -logos , study] Kinesiology is an integrative science focusing on multi-dimensional study and application of physical activity, health and wellness, human movement, exercise, performance, and sport.

The Kinesiology Department at Queens University of Charlotte provides superior educational opportunities within a Liberal Arts environment. The Kinesiology Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree with majors in Exercise and Sport Sciences, Sport Management, Allied Health, and Interdisciplinary Health Services.

Students graduating with a major in one of these four areas will have an array of opportunities in sports or health-related fields.  Many students may pursue graduate school or seek careers in: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cardiac and/or exercise rehabilitation, fitness and wellness, strength and conditioning, coaching, pharmacy, pharmaceutical sales, public health, health agencies or departments, sport/athletic administration, sport physiology, sport psychology, sport sociology, sport management, or sport marketing. 

The following Kinesiology courses will be offered during the Summer semesters:

Summer Semester I  (May 7 - August 9)

KINS 340 - Sport History (On-line; Instructor = Assistant Dean Sally Hyatt)

KINS 220 - Foundations of Exercise & Sport Sciences (Wednesday, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Instructor = Dr. Amy Knab)

Summer Semester II  (May 7 - June 21)

KINS 452 - Sport in the Cinema & Television (On-line; Instructor = Dean Kevin L. Burke)

KINS 470 - Sport Sociology (Hybrid; Thursday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Instructor = Dr. Stephanie Rauch)

 

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