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Kinesiology
Dr. Alford

"The Department of Kinesiology at ULM seeks to provide our students with skills to successfully pursue contemporary careers. With studies concentrated in exercise science, pre-physical therapy, fitness and sport industry, and health-physical education teacher certification, our faculty and facilities provide the best possible learning environment. Our NCATE and CAAHEP certifications for both undergraduate and graduate programs speak to the quality of the education we offer.  We welcome potential students to discover ULM.”

   -Dr. Ken Alford
 Department of Kinesiology
(318) 342-1306 Main Office
alford@ulm.edu


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Mayor May and Talya WilliamsEIM logoTalya Williams, Kinesiology graduate, will be presenting the entire Exercise is Medicine on Campus Campaign in a tutorial lecture titled "EIM On Campus: So Easy, Even a Student Can Lead the Effort!" at the 2012 ACSM Annual Meeting and 3rd Annual World Congress on Exercise is Medicine (May 29-June 2)

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For Further Information:

Main Office
Brown Hall #102
700 University Avenue
Monroe, LA 71209
(318) 342-1306
kinesiology@ulm.edu

Human Performance Lab Fant-Ewing Coliseum # 50C
(318) 342-1310

ULM Enrollment Offices/Info:

Gateway to Online Degrees (GOLD)
1-877-ULM-ONLINE 
(318) 342-DEGREE

Admissions (Undergraduate Studies)
800-372-5127
(318) 342-5430

Graduate School
800-372-5127
(318) 342-1036

Financial Aid
(318) 342-5320

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Physical fitness, sports, and wellness may be a part of your life, but they can also become your expertise and career. Attain in-dept insight on endurance, health, wellness, rehabilitation, and disease prevention.

Choosing Kinesiology

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Our Kinesiology programs prepare students to empower individuals to make healthy choices throughout the lifespan, including teaching high-quality physical education (K-12), conducting primary health promotion and disease prevention initiatives, conducting scientific testing in many aspects of exercise physiology, preparing to assist those who need physical therapy, and enhancing the lives of those involved in fitness and sports at all levels.

Opportunities in Kinesiology

With the high quality standards set by the Kinesiology Department, students must be able to meet eligibility requirements, excel in their studies and maintain a "C" or above average in the Kinesiology classes.  Therefore, employers can recognize the merit and potential our graduates have to offer.

Many health and fitness specialists are researching and working to help our society with complex issues such as:Kins rehab

  • Childhood Obesity
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Adult Onset Diabetes
  • and more

Graduates who work in the Kinesiology field find careers in:

  • Personal Training
  • Sports or Fitness Management
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Health and Physical Education (P.E.) Teaching
  • Physical Therapy*
*Students who are interested in applying to physical therapy schools upon completion of their undergraduate degrees may have their degree program oriented toward admission requirements for the Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy concentration.

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