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School of Kinesiology
Former name
  • Department of Physical Education (1921–1990)
  • Division of Kinesiology (1990–2008)
TypePublic
Established1921 (1921)
Parent institution
University of Michigan
DeanLori Ploutz-Snyder
Academic staff
55
Students1,073
Location
Ann Arbor
,
Michigan
,
United States
CampusUniversity of Michigan Central Campus
Websitekines.umich.edu

The School of Kinesiology is the school of physical education and sport studies at the University of Michigan, a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Established in 1921 as the Department of Physical Education, the unit became the independent Division of Kinesiology in 1990 and was constructed as the School of Kinesiology in 2008.[1]

Academics

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The school focuses on the scientific study of human movement and how physical activity and sport affect our quality of life, community, and society at large.[2] The school offers three undergraduate degrees in Applied Exercise Science, Movement Science, and Sport Management; three master's degrees in Athletic Training, Movement Science, and Sport Management; and two doctoral degrees in Movement Science and Sport Management.[3] It also offers an Intraoperative Neuromonitoring concentration option for Movement Science undergraduates.[4] In 2020, the PhD program was ranked #1 by the National Academy of Kinesiology.[5] In 2024, the Sport Management program was ranked #2 in the United States.[6]

The School of Kinesiology houses 24 research centers and laboratories that focus on injury prevention and rehabilitation; movement for health and well-being; childhood physical activity and development; community impact; and the business of sport.[7] School faculty also lead several university-wide initiatives, including the Exercise & Sport Science Initiative (ESSI) and the Michigan Concussion Center.[8]

Student Groups

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The School of Kinesiology is home to 20 student organizations from all three majors. Student groups work towards a mission established by the group, such as professional development or community betterment.[9]

There are seven sport management focused groups. The Michigan Sport Business Conference (MSBC) was ranked the #1 U.S. sports business conference by Forbes.[10] During the 2023 conference notable sport business professionals gathered the School of Kinesiology to discuss a range of topics. Some of the notable speakers consist of ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, Fox Sports President Mark Silverman, and NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman.[11] The six other sport management organizations consist of the Michigan Sport Business Inclusion Community (MSBIC), Michigan Sport Consulting Group (MSCG), Michigan Sport Venture Group (MSVG), Michigan Sports Analytics Society (MSAS), Michigan Women Empowerment in Sport and Entertainment (MWESE) and the Sport Business Association (SBA).[12]

Public Programs

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The School of Kinesiology also houses Kinesiology Community Programs, which offers activity classes, KidSport Summer Camps, KidSport Clinics, Lifetime Fitness, and an annual Health & Fitness Workshop.[13]

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References

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  1. ^ Kinesiology, University of Michigan School of. "School of Kinesiology (University of Michigan) records". quod.lib.umich.edu. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  2. ^ "What is Kinesiology? | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  3. ^ "Academics | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  4. ^ "Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) Program | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  5. ^ Challis, John H. (2021-01-11). "The National Academy of Kinesiology 2020 Review and Evaluation of Doctoral Programs in Kinesiology". Kinesiology Review. 10: 1–17. doi:10.1123/kr.2020-0049. ISSN 2161-6035.
  6. ^ "2024 Best Colleges for Sports Management". Niche. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  7. ^ "Research Areas | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  8. ^ "University-Wide Initiatives | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  9. ^ "Student Organizations | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  10. ^ "Student Groups | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  11. ^ "Michigan Sports Business Conference set for today". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. 2023-11-03. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  12. ^ "Student Groups | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  13. ^ "Community Programs | School of Kinesiology". www.kines.umich.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
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