Kinesiology, Health, and Athletics

Dean: Keith Shackleford, JD
Academic Co-Chairs: Julie Hanks; Ted Weatherford
Faculty: Simon Davies, PhD; Julie Hanks; Kent Madole; Jovan Stojanovski; Ted Weatherford

General Information

The School offers programs designed for students interested in transfer, degree and career opportunities in these disciplines. Lecture courses are designed to provide a basis for the future professional and lifelong learner, with concepts and ideas easily applicable to the university, graduate school, and lifestyle experiences. Activity courses mirror this philosophy while putting these same concepts into motion. The program serves all students, regardless of age, fitness level, or previous experience.

Students are introduced to topics related to exercise science, such as the physiology and anatomy of the body, health, nutrition, injury prevention, fitness, and exercise. Cardiovascular fitness, strength training, individual/paired sports, team sports, intramurals, and intercollegiate athletics are offered in each term to permit the practice of the theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom. The School also provides special services courses for physically challenged individuals seeking corrective and rehabilitative exercise. For complete information on this major, please see the Kinesiology Major Handbook on the IVC Kinesiology website at ivc.edu/dept/knes.