About the Department
ICHPERD·SD Conference in Istanbul, Turkey
The International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport & Dance ICHPERD·SD is the largest, membership-based international and umbrella organization that includes professors, teachers, researchers, coaches, educators and administrators in the fields of HPERSD and related areas. Professors Frey, Kennedy and Miller lectured for the "Fitness & Wellness Commission Certification Course" during last year's conference.
One of three departments in the Indiana University School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER), the Department of Kinesiology is committed to the study of human movement. That commitment is pursued by developing knowledge and understanding to prepare for scholarly and professional endeavors, and to prepare individuals for appropriate roles in an ever changing and diverse society. The Department of Kinesiology offers the following major programs:
- Athletic Training – Teaching/Non-Teaching
- Exercise Science
- Dance
- Fitness Specialist
- Physical Education Teacher Education
- Sport Communication – Broadcast/Print
- Sport Marketing & Management
Administration
- Chair: Donetta Cothran
- Associate Chair: John Schrader
- Associate Chair: Mike Willett
- Graduate Coordinator: Larry Fielding
- Undergraduate Coordinator: Gwen Hamm
- Physical Activities Instruction Program Coordinator: Bob Kessler
- Assistant PAIP Coordinator: Jan Walls
- Martial Arts Coordinator: Patrick Kelly
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Kinesiology is to study human movement with the objectives of developing the body of knowledge, preparing scholars in this discipline, preparing professionals for their respective roles in society, and providing public service.
Values
The Department of Kinesiology Values:
- Physical activity as an essential part of a healthy lifestyle
- The importance of the cultural, philosophical and historical aspects of sport
- The central role of science in the study of human movement achieved through research and scholarly inquiry of the highest quality
- A diverse faculty and alumni who participate in academic and professional societies, interact with scholars throughout the world, and provide leadership
- Excellence in teaching
- Progressive, high quality, curricular programs in the science and business of movement and sport at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Quality students
- A high quality and broadly based elective activity program to educate and serve the students of Indiana University
- A faculty, staff and student body rich in diversity
- Assessment as a means to ensure achievement of the goals and objectives of the department
Goals
As a faculty our goals are:
- To publish and present significant research and scholarly activity
- To offer appropriate curricula in each program of study
- To enable students to achieve appropriate learning objectives through quality teaching
- To provide meaningful service at the public, professional, university, school, and/or departmental levels
- To promote the field of Kinesiology, throughout the university, local community and state, as well as nationally and internationally
- To provide professional growth opportunities for faculty, staff and students
- To provide appropriate and high quality student services
- To recruit, mentor and retain a faculty who will enhance the reputation of the department
