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The Department of Kinesiology seeks to advance the science, practice, and art of human movement. Faculty and students collaborate to explore human movement from biological, behavioral, social, pedagogical, and artistic perspectives. Of critical importance are the dissemination of new knowledge and creative works, and the preparation of future scientists, practitioners, educators, and performers.

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The NMSU Kinesiology and Dance department is a proud member of the
American Kinesiology Association. www.americankinesiology.org

Doctorate of Philosophy in Kinesiology

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It’s like a scene in a sci-fi movie: a group of people huddle over a long table with a glowing 3-D map of the human body, learning more about how organs and arteries work to support human life.
These anatomical tables are often seen inside of medical schools, but NMSU’s Department of Kinesiology is home to four of them thanks to funding from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund.
“The Anatomage tables were purchased to revolutionize how anatomy and physiology are taught. Students gain real hands-on experiences by doing virtual dissections, and learn in a format that is much more dynamic than models and textbooks,” says Christopher Aiken, interim head of the kinesiology department and kinesiology program director.
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Doctorate of Philosophy in Kinesiology

Message from the Interim Department Head

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Welcome to the Department of Kinesiology!

The Department of Kinesiology is focused on providing the best student-focused, hands on education possible. As you embark on your educational journey you can be assured that the faculty are here to provide you encouragement and support. Students engage with coursework, research, and real-world clinical experiences to explore human movement from a biological, behavioral, social, pedagogical, and artistic perspective. Our goal is to advance the science, practice, and art of human movement.

Faculty in the department are dedicated scholars in the areas of physical education-pedagogy, motor behavior, exercise physiology, sport psychology, and exercise physiology. Our research laboratories feature state of the art equipment to help pursue our research passions and questions. Student gain unique experiences with faculty-led research by participating as research assistants and volunteering for projects.  

Our majors are well prepared for careers in therapy, physical education, medicine, community health and wellness, strength and conditioning, clinical exercise physiology, and the performing arts. We invite you to explore the unique benefits that NMSU and the Department of Kinesiology have to offer you. We look forward to meeting you and having you join our department. Go Aggies!

Christopher Aiken
aiken@nmsu.edu