Department of Kinesiology

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Concentrations

Athletic Training

Our mission is to educate a workforce of allied healthcare providers to serve the public, promote health, and enhance safety.

Gain in-depth knowledge of the scientific basis of physical activity, exercise and sport. Students may apply this knowledge to the general population or to specific populations such as children and older adults, athletes, and individuals with chronic diseases, conditions, or disabilities.

Physical Education

Physical education teaches physical activities, sports skills and fitness to all segments of the population. It is taught as a course to elementary, middle, high school, and college students to improve their motor coordination, physical fitness, and develop teamwork skills.

Sport Management

Gain a full understanding of multiple areas of sport management through interdisciplinary classes that blend business practices with the needs of the sport industry.

Degree Programs

Research Grants

Effect of Vibration on Muscle Properties, Physical Activity, and Balance in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is the most common developmental disability in children. Therefore, identifying effective treatment strategies that lead to better muscle development and balance and increased physical activity participation is needed.
Christopher M. Modlesky – National Institutes of Health
NCAA-DOD Grand Alliance

This investigation is poised to address the true natural history of clinical recovery of SRC, which has critical implications for improving safety, injury prevention, and medical care in athletes and military personnel.
Julianne D. Schmidt – U.S. Department of Defense (subcontract from University of Michigan)
The Physical Activity and Learning Program

This program provides after-school enrichment aimed at improving children's health and stimulating their learning in reading and mathematics.
Phillip D. Tomporowski – Georgia Department of Education – 21st Century Community Learning Centers
The Virtual Fitness Buddy Ecosystem

Childhood obesity is a critical health issues facing children between the ages of 6-10. The Virtual Fitness Buddy Ecosystem is a system of consumer-grade digital devices to help children and parents move together toward a common goal of increasing moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity.
Sun Joo Ahn, Grady College – National Institutes of Health

Outreach Programs

Pediatric Exercise and Motor Development Clinic

For more than 40 years, the Pediatric Exercise and Motor Development Clinic has helped children and adolescents with disabilities to gain strength and confidence through one-on-one instruction and personalized physical education plans.

The UGA Physical Education requirement can be fulfilled by successfully completing any course with the PEDB prefix. If you are unsure which class is best for you, or have some questions about the requirement, please download our information sheet before contacting the department.

Graduate Assistantships

Eligibility

Any applicants to a program in the Department of Kinesiology can apply for a graduate assistantship.

Description

Assistantship Information

Assistantship opportunities within the Kinesiology Department are available to highly qualified applicants, providing financial support and professional, teaching, or research experience. Graduate assistants work between 13-20 hours/week while completing their academic programs and receive a monthly stipend, full tuition waiver, and one-third remission of health insurance if enrolled on the university plan.

Other Assistantship Opportunities

Depending upon your background and interests you may also wish to apply for assistantship opportunities outside the Department of Kinesiology, such as:

Recreational Sports
Athletic training with the UGA Athletic Association
For information concerning Sports Medicine GA positions, please email Rob Courson or email Anna Randa.
All GA positions through UGA Athletics have been filled for the 2018-2019 school year.

Even more financial aid information can be requested from the Office of Student Financial Aid.

How To Apply

Assistantship Application

If you are interested in a departmental assistantship, complete your program's application for admission by January 10 and submit your application for graduate assistantship as soon as possible.

Selection Process

Departmental assistantships are chosen once a year for the coming academic year. Students with an assistantship must be enrolled during the academic year. Applications are reviewed starting around February 1. Usually 80% of the assistantships are awarded during the months of February and March, and the remainder during April. You cannot be awarded an assistantship until you have been admitted to a degree program in the University.

Student Organizations

Exercise is Medicine-On Campus (EIM-OC)

The Exercise is Medicine-On Campus organization works to engage in the promotion of physical activity as a vital sign of health. We encourage faculty, staff, and students to work together toward improving the health and well-being of the campus community.

Faculty advisor: Ellen M. Evans

Omega Tau

Omega Tau is a pre-professional organization for students pursuing a career in occupational therapy. Our goal is to prepare students for graduate school and a career.

We organize professional speakers to come and speak to members about the profession, graduate school, and additional information relevant to the field, and we also provide shadowing and volunteer opportunities to our members.

Faculty advisor: Christopher D. Mojock

Rho Tau

Rho Tau is a pre-physical therapy club open to any student interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy. The club hosts both representatives from physical therapy programs and physical therapists to guest lecture.

Sports Business Club (SBC)

The UGA Sports Business Club gives students opportunities to network with industry professionals and to find out about internships and other opportunities.

This club is open to all majors and anyone who has an interest in pursuing a career involving sports. A usual meeting consists of a guest speaker presentation followed by a Q&A session.

Faculty advisor: Thomas Alexander Baker III

Faculty and Staff