Kinesiology or Sport 训练

Kinesiology-Engaging Minds & 的身体

Our kinesiology programs are committed to academic rigor; promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being; and a vision of a healthier, more active future.

Specific kinesiology emphases include Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport 训练. Each specialization offers a collaborative learning environment, focused 关于运动的研究.

Our academic rigor, hands-on experiences, and research opportunities contribute to our regional and national reputation for excellence in preparing students for careers 在体育界.

The Kinesiology Exercise Science emphasis is recognized by the National 强度 and Conditioning Association Education Recognition Program (ERP).

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• Exercise Science focuses on how exercise physiology and psychology, biomechanics, and nutrition influence human movement.
• K-12 Physical Education Licensure – Classroom learning and supervised student teaching placement in K-12 physical education instructional settings prepare students to become physical education teachers.
• Sport 训练 Education prepares students to coach in a variety of sport settings by studying coaching methodology, sport psychology, and human performance.
• K-12 Physical Education Licensure/Sport 训练 Education dual degree combines preparation as a physical education teacher with preparation for coaching.

Kinesiology networks with local and national health care providers, sports training centers, and other facilities to provide internships for Exercise Science students. These internships offer students the opportunity to develop what they have learned in the classroom into a field work experience that enhances their professional skills and knowledge in their chosen career path. Employers are more likely to hire someone with an internship and work experience than someone that does not have this experience 在简历上.

Engaged Faculty With Program Expertise

Program faculty have a wide variety of professional experiences which they infuse in undergraduate learning, helping students prepare to work in many different settings. Faculty are dedicated to making connections and building a sense of community among students in their classes, through regular interaction and strong mentorship.

Our students are provided unique opportunities to gain research experiences alongside our dedicated, Tenure-Track faculty engaging in their respective research areas to include: Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology and Sports Pedagogy. 在过去三年中 years, many of these opportunities have resulted in high-level work that has advanced to being published or presented at national conferences.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

Programs at the University of Southern Mississippi that prepare students for initial licensure in physical education are designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education. Students seeking licensure in another state are advised to contact the appropriate licensing board in that state to determine specific requirements of guidelines for reciprocity. The University of Southern Mississippi is unable to confirm whether a particular licensure program meets requirements for licensure outside of the State of Mississippi. For a list of the state departments of education that oversee professional teaching 许可证，见 U.S. Department of Education website - State Contacts 页面. 

For more information please email Nancy Speed at sknFREEMississippi. 

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