Kinesiology

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Faculty

John K. Petrella, Chair, Associate Professor
Alan P. Jung, Professor
Ralph R. Gold Jr., Associate Professor
Robert W. Hensarling, Jr., Associate Professor
Darrell Jon Gililland, Jr., Assistant Professor
Allison J. Jackson, Assistant Professor
W. Nathan Kirkpatrick, Assistant Professor
Mallory Marshall, Assistant Professor
Joseph A. Pederson, Assistant Professor
Shannon M. Ashe, Instructor, Clinical Coordinator
Rebecca R. Rogers, Instructor, Human Performance Lab Coordinator

Mission

In the Department of Kinesiology, we are called to nurture and prepare students to positively impact the health and well-being of members of society and to instill in all students, faculty, and staff, a commitment to lifetime fitness and positive health. An exemplary education provided in a Christian context, by individuals with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in scholarship, service and teaching provide the mechanism to fulfill this mission.

Vision

The vision of the Department of Kinesiology is to challenge students continually to improve the health and well-being of society by exhibiting the highest standards of quality in teaching, scholarship and service; and to assume the leadership role among academic programs in our field in meeting the challenges of preventive medicine and health care.

Values

Five fundamental values form the foundation of the Department of Kinesiology culture.

Collaboration - The phrase “to act as a unit” forms the basis of the kinesiology department. This value ensures that all students will benefit from the collective wisdom of a team of education professionals.

Excellence - A commitment to excellence has created the kinesiology department’s legacy of achievement and innovation in curricular and programmatic areas resulting in high achievement for students and faculty.

Integrity - Adherence to scientific, professional, and personal integrity are our ethical cornerstones; they underlie our desire to mentor students, conduct clinical research investigations, educate students and allied health professionals, while guiding the fiscal and administrative management of the kinesiology department.

Compassion - A commitment to compassion includes a respect for all persons, while providing the highest level of service.

Commitment - As an institution, the kinesiology department recognizes its responsibilities to the community in which we reside, to the students it services, to Samford University and to the individuals in leadership who oversee the management of its resources.

Undergraduate Programs and Requirements

Majors	Minor
Athletic Training Major, B.S.	Sport and Recreation Ministry Minor
Exercise Science Major, B.S. (Pre-Physical Therapy) Health Sciences Major, B.S. Sport Administration Major, B.S. Sports Medicine Major, B.S.

The Department of Kinesiology offers majors in athletic training (ATTR), exercise science (pre-physical therapy) (EXER), health sciences (HESC), sport administration (SADM), and sports medicine (SMED) leading to a bachelor of science degree. The department also offers a minor in sport and recreation ministry. See department chair for details.

A minimum grade of C- must be achieved in all KINE prefix courses within each major and minor.

University Core Curriculum and General Education Requirements

General Education Requirements are detailed in the individual degree tables, with some exceptions. In those cases where a requirement is not specified, consult the University Core Curriculum and General Education Requirements and the Physical Activity Program for a list of applicable activity courses.

Graduate Programs and Requirements

Degree/Major

Master of Athletic Training (M.A.T.)

Athletic Training, M.A.T.

The Department of Kinesiology offers the master of athletic training degree (M.A.T.) with a major in athletic training, a 56-hour program.

Graduate Admission Requirements

Completion of pre-requisite courses (C or better) in anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, general nutrition, general psychology and health/wellness. Applicants must hold certification in CPR for the professional rescuer at the time of program entry and must have completed a minimum of 50 hours of observation with a certified athletic trainer. A minimum GPA of 2.8 is required.

Time-to-Degree Completion Plan

The program is designed to be completed in two years (five semesters) of full-time study. Cohorts will begin during the summer semester and graduate in at the end the spring semester.

Programs

Major

Minor

Sport and Recreation Ministry Minor

Master

Athletic Training, M.A.T.

Courses

Physical Activity Courses (Non-Varsity)

All regular physical activity courses earn standard letter grades, and only one instance of an individual course can be applied towards the general education physical activity requirement.

Physical Activity Courses (Varsity)

All varsity sports are graded pass/fail and may be repeated once, for a maximum of 2 credits. Only one instance of varsity sports can be applied towards the general education physical activity requirement.

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