Kinesiology and Health Science
The Kinesiology and Health Science (KHS) Department at Utah State is committed to educating and serving students and members of both local and extended communities in the fields of kinesiology, health science, and recreation administration. Our department works toward this goal as we prepare students for careers in their fields through both our undergraduate and graduate programs.
Within our department, there are four main classifications of our programs:
Kinesiology
Kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of body movement. Students studying disciplines in this area are able to pursue careers in exercise science, physical therapy, or physical education.
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Master of Science in Kinesiology
Master of Fitness Promotion
Master of Education in Physical and Sport Education
Master of Sports Management
Physical Education Coaching Minor
Yoga Studies Minor
Coaching - Certificate of Proficiency
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Health Science
Health science focuses on the knowledge of health and the application of that knowledge to improve health.
Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Promotion
Master of Public Health: Health Education and Promotion
Recreation Administration
Recreation administration focuses on providing meaningful activities and programs to help improve the quality of life for those they serve.
Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration
Outdoor Adventure Leadership Minor
Parks & Recreation Minor
Outdoor Adventure Leadership - Certificate of Proficiency
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Activity
Our department also offers an extensive elective lifetime-skill activity course program available to all USU students.
Lifetime Activity Program
Under the direction of nationally recognized faculty, students are able to participate in innovative research methods and internships across the disciplines of study. The KHS department works to develop connections and relationships with the community through our programs to help improve the required internship experience of students. The department produces cutting-edge research in eight well-equipped laboratories to advance the understanding of human movement and motor behavior during physical activity.
Explore Our Research
BIOMECHANICS
Focused on relationships between anatomical structures, mechanics, and injuries and how they pertain to the rehabilitation of persons with disability.
BODY COMPOSITION
Focused on measuring the amount of fat mass an individual has relative to his/her total mass
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Study the acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise. The equipment in the lab allows for the investigation of a variety of physiological systems and fitness parameters.
NEUROMECHANICS
To better understand, how sensory information is used to guide our actions through the use of sensory probes, electrophysiological recording devices and psychophysics.
NEUROMUSCULAR RESEARCH
Focused on the physiological- and performance-based aspects of neuromuscular function ranging from the characteristics of neuromuscular fatigue to adaptations and beneficial responses of strength training.
PERCEPTION-ACTION
Study how we adapt corrective balance reactions to meet environmental challenges under extreme time pressure.
SENSORY MOTOR BEHAVIOR
Study how we plan for and control movements that occur in sequence..
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