Kinesiology Department
Studying kinesiology will prepare you for a range of exciting careers, including coaching, sports management, athletic training, and teaching.
Program Overview
From the science of the body’s movements to the hands-on work of training, coaching, and sports management, Evangel’s Kinesiology programs are on the cutting edge of all things athletic. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced professors, coaches, and trainers who can teach you the hows and whys of the intricacies of body movement, training and coaching techniques, and as well as how to manage an athletics programs.
You’ll receive a Christ-centered holistic approach to health, including physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. You’ll learn the science behind exercise and human movement, patient care, and injury prevention.
Evangel's Kinesiology programs will equip you to train athletes, coach teams, teach, or go on to graduate work in occupational therapy, athletic training, or physical therapy.
Kinesiology Department Program List
Allied Health (Pre-Athletic Training, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy)
If you want to help people get back to work or play, this degree will prepare you to be a trainer, occupational therapist, or physical therapist. Major available.
Coaching
If you love sports, the coaching minor will give you the ability to influence and help students achieve their best on and off the field. Minor available.
Exercise Science
The Exercise Science degree will give you the knowledge, experience, and credentials to work as a specialist, training people and keeping them healthy. Major available.
Physical Education (K-12)
If your passion is teaching or coaching students, the Physical Education degree will put you on track to fulfill your calling. Major available.
Pre-Athletic Training
Pursue a rewarding career as an athletic trainer and combine your passion for helping others with your interest in this wellness-related field. Major available.
Pre-Occupational Therapy: Allied Health Track
Pursue a career in helping individuals cope with the effects of injury, disease, and disability as they regain independence through our innovative pre-occupational therapy track. Major available.
Pre-Physical Therapy: Allied Health Track
Pursue a rewarding career as a physical therapist and combine your passion for helping others with your interest in this science-related field. Major available.
Sport Management
You’ll learn how to succeed in the business of sports, opening up a range of career opportunities, from professional team sports to travel and tourism. Major available.
Informational Video
Student Testimonial
My four years at Evangel were truly a blessing. The smaller class sizes led to greater, in-depth learning, and, without a doubt, assisted in my acceptance into a Physical Therapy Doctorate Program.
Accreditations
Faculty
Department Chair
Keith Hardy, Ph.D., MPT
Chair / Professor
Full Time Faculty
Kelly Richardson
Program Coordinator Physical Education/Sport Management
Kevin King, Ph.D
Associate Professor
Sarah Walters, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator of Master of Organizational Leadership Program
Adjunct Faculty
Bert Capel
Adjunct Professor
Scott Metcalf
David Baza
Department Admin
Stacy Hulm
Administrative Assistant