Alumni Highlight - Nick Vitale
BS Kinesiology: Exercise Science, Pre-Physical Therapy, Class of 2011
Graduate Nick Vitale looks back at his internship and experiences at JMU that led to Physical Therapy school.
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Focus on Undergraduate Student Research
March 2012
Undergraduate students, Andrew D'Lugos and Caitlin Vining, have chosen to be submerged in research during their final semester of college. Here is some insight Andrew and Caiti provided to share some details about their experience as well as advice for students who are interested in also being involved in research.
Alumni Highlight - Jackie Sharp
February 2012
Class of 2009 – Graduate Jackie Sharp double majored in Kinesiology (Exercise Science) and Dietetics. She now works as a Registered Dietitian serving as Sodexo's first Wellness Clinical Manager in Savannah, Ga.
Alumni Highlight - Joe Baroch
Spring 2012
Class of 2010 – Kinesiology graduate Joe Baroch assists with football training and oversees other sports as assistant strength coach at William and Mary.
Alumni Highlight - Jodee Gulaskey
Fall 2011
Class of 2009 – Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Exercise Science program, Jodee Gulaskey looks back at her internship experience and how it affected her career path.
Announcements
- August 21-22, Tuesday-Wednesday
Freshman move in - August 27, Monday
Classes meet as scheduled - September 14, Friday
Last day to withdraw from the university with cancellation of tuition charges and refund. - October 5-7, Friday-Sunday
Family Weekend - November 17, Saturday
Thanksgiving vacation begins - December 7, Friday
Last day of classes. - December 10-14, Monday-Friday
Final examinations - December 15, Saturday
Commencement - The Sports and Recreation Management programs are now located in the new School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management. The head of that school is Dr. Michael O'Fallon 568-5168.
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Welcome from Kinesiology
Welcome to the Department of Kinesiology! Kinesiology involves the study of human movement and our faculty and students do so from a physiological, biomechanical, and psychosocial perspective. More >
