Kinesiology
Mark Stoutenberg, Ph.D., M.S.P.H., Associate Professor and Chair
Temple University
Department of Kinesiology
Pearson Hall 237
1800 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121
215-204-2158
mark.stoutenberg@temple.edu
Sara Kovacs, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Program Director
Temple University
Department of Kinesiology
Pearson Hall 245
1800 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121
215-204-8790
sara.kovacs@temple.edu
https://cph.temple.edu/departments-research/departments/department-kinesiology
The Department of Kinesiology offers programs and courses focused on promoting physical activity for individuals of all ages and abilities. The department offers two undergraduate degree options: 1) a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, and 2) a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science. Both of these programs prepare our students to enter a variety of jobs in the fields of physical activity, health promotion, and fitness/wellness.
The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology is focused on promoting physical activity for communities and large populations of individuals. Following graduation, our Kinesiology graduates are prepared for a number of workforce opportunities that include working as a physical activity director, corporate wellness coordinator, fitness trainer/instructor and community recreation center manager.
The Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science prepares students to work with individuals or small groups by providing training in exercise physiology and sport performance. Following graduation, our Exercise and Sport Science graduates are prepared for a number of workforce opportunities that include working as exercise physiologists, cardiac rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and sport performance.
Both degree options provide students with a strong foundation to pursue a graduate degree in kinesiology or exercise science, as well as other professional fields. Both the Kinesiology and Exercise and Sport Science curricula incorporate didactic training, provide hands-on learning that includes laboratory experiences and service-learning opportunities, and focus on inclusive physical activity promotion for individuals and communities.