Kinesiology

Abstract

<p>The Department of Kinesiology seeks to provide an ample knowledge of physical activity and active living to students both within and outside of the program; by providing knowledge of the role of movement and physical activity throughout the lifespan, it seeks to improve the lives of all members of the community. Its options for students enrolled in the department include: Athletic Training; Community and Public Health; Exercise Sciences; Pre-Health Professions; and Physical Education Teacher Licensure.</p> <p><b>History</b><br />The Department of Physical Education was founded in 1974 from the merger of the Department of Physical Education for Men and the Department of Physical Education for Women. In 1981 its name changed to the Department of Physical Education and Leisure Studies. In 1993 its name changed to the Department of Health and Human Performance. In 2007 its name changed to the Department of Kinesiology.</p> <p><b>Dates of Existence</b><br />1974-present</p> <p><b>Historical Names</b><br /><ul> <li>Department of Physical Education (1974-1981)</li> <li>Department of Physical Education and Leisure Studies (1981-1993)</li> <li>Department of Health and Human Performance (1993-2007)</li></ul></p> <p><b>Related Units</b><br /></p><ul> <li><a href="http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/hs/">College of Human Sciences</a> (<i>parent college</i>)</li> <li><a href="http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/colledu/">College of Education</a> (<i>parent college</i>, 1974 - 2005)</li> <li>Department of Physical Education for Women (<i>predecessor</i>)</li> <li>Department of Physical Education for Men (<i>predecessor</i>)</li></ul></p>