Department Mission

The Department of Physical Therapy & Kinesiology’s mission is to promote health and participation in a global society through:

• Teaching of theory and practice of physical therapy and exercise science in classroom and community-based settings.
• Preparing graduates to achieve their chosen path with knowledge, competence, and respect for human well-being.
• Scholarship that advances multidisciplinary scientific research and encompasses educational and practical applications of movement science.
• Community service in partnership with local, regional, and national organizations advancing intervention and prevention – based strategies in health.