Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences

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Department Chair:  Robin Takahashi, Ph.D. (takahash@hawaii.edu)

Office: 320C-112 (808) 974-7403

Web: hilo.hawaii.edu/academics/kes/

Associate Professors:

Harald Barkhoff, Ph.D.
L.A. Gotshalk, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor:

Ihirangi Heke, Ph.D.
Robin Takahashi, Ph.D.

The Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences program within the College of Arts and Sciences provides students with a diverse range of high quality instruction and opportunities within the areas of health, physical education, recreation, and the exercise sciences. A wide range of activity courses provides individuals with exposure to a variety of physical activities and opportunities to enhance their overall well being. Lecture type courses provide introductory and advanced preparation for the fields of elementary and secondary education, coaching, recreational management, and the exercise sciences.

Goals for Student Learning in the Major

A student who completes the Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences degree program will be able to:

Participate in basic physical and recreational activities.
Apply for acceptance into the Teacher Education Program with the desire to become a Secondary Health and Physical Education teacher.
Apply for acceptance into: Graduate School in the areas of the exercise sciences; medical school; physical therapy programs; and athletic training programs.
Identify and understand the various health issues within our society, especially those encountered by elementary and secondary school students.
Have an understanding of the anatomical, physiological and kinesiological functions of the human body.

Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences

Goals for Student Learning in the Major

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