Department of Health and Kinesiology

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Health & Kinesiology Overview

Purdue University’s Department of Health and Kinesiology (HK) confronts issues related to health through research, student learning and community engagement that focuses on human movement, sports performance and management, exercise and fitness, and disease prevention. Utilizing a multidiscipline, team approach, Health and Kinesiology is a leader in faculty-led, student-centered research.

We are shaping the future by preparing the next generation - HK students - to help others develop and sustain a healthy and active lifestyle. From physical activity and health professionals to researchers and policymakers, HK graduates are tackling global health concerns across the lifespan. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about HK’s degree options, hands-on learning facilities and outstanding faculty.

Faculty

Contact Information

Department of Health and Kinesiology
Purdue University
Lambert Fieldhouse
800 West Stadium Avenue
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2046
Phone: (765) 49-43170
Fax: (765) 49-61239

Graduate Information

For Graduate Information please see Health and Kinesiology Graduate Program Information . 

Programs

• Kinesiology, BS

Courses

• HK 10000 - Foundations Of Kinesiology
• HK 10100 - Clinical Practice in Athletic Training - Orientation
• HK 13500 - Introduction To Health And Kinesiology
• HK 20100 - Clinical Practice In Athletic Training - Assist
• HK 20800 - Prevention And Treatment Of Athletic Injuries
• HK 21000 - History And Philosophy Of Physical Education
• HK 22100 - Foundations For The Fitness Professional
• HK 22200 - Foundations For The Health And Fitness Professional
• HK 25300 - Principles Of Motor Development
• HK 25800 - Foundations Of Motor Skill Learning
• HK 26100 - Applied Anatomy And Kinesiology
• HK 26300 - Biomechanical Foundations Of Motor Skills
• HK 26400 - Principles Of Motor Learning, Development, And Biomechanics
• HK 26900 - Career Development And Preparation For The Health And Fitness Fields
• HK 28500 - Fieldwork In Athletic Training - Collegiate
• HK 28600 - Fieldwork In Athletic Training - Secondary School
• HK 28700 - Fieldwork In Athletic Training - Clinic/Industry
• HK 30100 - Clinical Practice In Athletic Training - Associate
• HK 30200 - Applied Clinical Anatomy
• HK 30300 - Athletic Training Modalities
• HK 30400 - Therapeutic Exercise
• HK 30500 - Injury Assessment I
• HK 30600 - Injury Assessment II
• HK 30700 - Injury Assessment III
• HK 30800 - Athletic Health Care
• HK 31500 - Group Fitness Leadership
• HK 31600 - Foundations Of Strength And Conditioning
• HK 31800 - Strength And Conditioning And Exercise Instruction Across The Lifespan
• HK 32200 - Physical Education In The Elementary School
• HK 32500 - Instructional Skills For Kinesiology
• HK 32600 - Foundations Of Adapted Physical Education
• HK 33100 - Developmentally Appropriate Physical Activity For Children
• HK 34500 - The Coaching Of Interscholastic Sports
• HK 34600 - Field Experience In Coaching
• HK 36800 - Exercise Physiology I
• HK 37200 - Sport And Exercise Psychology I
• HK 37600 - History Of Sport
• HK 39900 - Internship In Athletic Training
• HK 40100 - Clinical Practice In Athletic Training - Lead
• HK 40500 - Administration Of Athletic Training Programs
• HK 40900 - Seminar In Sports Medicine
• HK 41100 - Clinical Applications Of Health/Fitness Concepts III
• HK 41500 - Exercise As Medicine
• HK 42100 - Health Screening And Fitness Evaluation And Design
• HK 42200 - Basic Concepts In Exercise Program Design
• HK 42400 - Health And Fitness Program Management
• HK 43500 - Student Teaching Seminar
• HK 44300 - Neuroscience Of Movement
• HK 44400 - Balance Rehab In Older Adults
• HK 45300 - Motor Coordination And Development
• HK 45800 - Principles Of Motor Control And Learning
• HK 46300 - Analysis Of Human Motion
• HK 46500 - Research Methods
• HK 46800 - Advanced Exercise Physiology II
• HK 46900 - Exercise Testing And Prescription In Special Populations
• HK 47200 - Sport And Exercise Psychology II
• HK 47400 - Youth Physical Activity Behavior
• HK 47500 - Practicum In Kinesiology
• HK 47600 - Olympic Games: Ancient And Modern
• HK 48500 - Electrocardiography, Cardiovascular Disease And Exercise
• HK 49000 - Special Topics In Health And Kinesiology
• HK 49100 - Research Experience In Health & Kinesiology
• HK 49200 - Professional Work Experience IV
• HK 49201 - Internship For Exercise And Health
• HK 49500 - International Special Topics
• HK 49600 - Mentored Research In Kinesiology
• HK 49800 - Directed Research For Undergraduates

• PES 11100 - Lifetime Fitness
• PES 11200 - Aquatic Movement Forms
• PES 11400 - Exercise And Conditioning
• PES 11500 - Individual And Dual Movement Forms I
• PES 11600 - Individualized And Dual Movement Forms II
• PES 11700 - Team Movement Forms
• PES 11800 - Horseback Riding
• PES 12000 - Officiating
• PES 14600 - Advanced Golf Applications

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