Kinesiology is one of the most vibrant and unique academic departments on campus. The unmatched beauty of Berry's campus, with its thousands of acres of fields, forests, lakes and trails makes it an ideal setting for developing a vigorous and physically active lifestyle. In the Department of Kinesiology, we strive to assist in this lifestyle development through our general education offerings and our degree programs.
Berry College students complete three credit general education requirement in heath and physical education. Students may choose from a broad range of courses including outdoor activities such as canoeing, rock climbing and scuba, lifetime sporting activities like bowling, dancing, golf and tennis, and fitness activities such as weight training, self-defense and yoga.
The kinesiology department offers:
- General education major: for teaching certification in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12 (P-12). Typically, graduates choose to teach at the elementary, middle grades or secondary (high school) levels; many also pursue athletic coaching interests.
- Exercise science major: for students interested in the science of human movement, sports medicine and helping people live healthier lives.
- Teacher preparation
- Dance minor
Another degree option allows highly motivated students to develop a sport-related concentration within an Interdisciplinary Studies degree program. This individualized course of study is administered (and must be approved) through the Interdisciplinary Studies program coordinator. In the past, concentrations in KIN have been attractive to students interested in graduate study in a health or sport-related field, those interested in pursuing a specified career in such fields and for students simply interested in the scholarly study of sport, physical education and human movement.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Bob Pearson, chair of the Department of Kinesiology, via phone at 706-238-2642 or email.