Excellence in Movement, Health, and Performance.

School of Kinesiology

Kinesiology Building
301 Wire Road, Auburn, AL 36849
(334) 844-4483

About Us

At The School of Kinesiology, our Mission is to promote knowledge about physical activity and performance by creating an invigorating learning environment for our undergraduate and graduate students. Our goal is to improve the health of society through research, outreach, and teaching.

We have undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degree programs. Our doctoral program is ranked 14th in the country by the National Academy of Kinesiology. Our state-of-the-art building houses 25 laboratories that conduct cutting-edge research.

Research Labs >

See our areas of expertise related to physiology, health, and performance.

Faculty and Staff >

View our faculty and staff, as well as vitas and publications.

Doctoral Program >

Learn more about earning your Ph.D. in Kinesiology.

Academic Programs (Undergraduate and Master's)

Exercise Science

Prepare for careers in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or medicine.
Physical Education Teacher Education

Learn to be a physical education teacher in K-12 schools.
Physical Activity and Health

Become a corporate wellness or cardiac rehabilitation professional.
Fitness, Conditioning & Performance

Get into coaching, strength and conditioning, or personal training.

Centers and Programs

The School of Kinesiology has a number of research centers that focus on performance, wellness, and injury prevention. For example, the Warrior Research Center prepares soldiers for combat and studies military gear and equipment. The Performance and Health Optimization Center combines biomechanics, psychophysiology, nutrition, and mindfulness to optimize human performance. These centers provide opportunities for our students and members of the community.