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Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology

Navigate Your Future in Health and Fitness

Begin your journey in health and fitness with the Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology at Georgia Southern University. Here, you’ll find a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, from athletic training to sports management, tailored to fit your career goals. 

As you delve into fields like exercise science and nutrition, our programs focus on enhancing your academic and professional development, setting you on the path to a successful career in the health sector.

Explore a Range of Academic Paths in Health Sciences and Kinesiology

Dive into a variety of academic programs in health sciences and kinesiology at Georgia Southern University, with choices ranging from minors in coaching and health informatics to majors in exercise science, health sciences, and sport management.

Degree Programs

Bachelors Degrees

Masters

Waters College Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities are also available for students pursuing a degree in the Waters College of Health Professions.

Career-Prep Options

Students can pursue additional opportunities outside of the classroom, such as internships, to better prepare themselves for a career after graduation.

Student Advisory Involvement

Join the Student Advisory Council to represent your peers and contribute to new ideas that can be shared directly with the department chair and faculty.

Health and Sports Careers

$66,263 – $78,179

Average Salaries

Our Health Sciences, Nutrition & Food Science, Sport Management, and Exercise Science programs pave the way for diverse careers. Graduates become Medical Technologists, Registered Dietitians, Athletic Directors, Physical Therapists, Personal Trainers, and more with salaries ranging from $66,263 to $78,179. Employers like Emory Healthcare and Atlanta Hawks value our alumni.

Contact Us

Department of
Health Sciences and Kinesiology

Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus
Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology Dept #4076
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

Phone: 912-344-2548

Georgia Southern University Statesboro Campus
Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology
P.O. Box 8076
Statesboro, GA 30460

Phone: 912-478-0200
hk-office@georgiasouthern.edu

Physical Activity Lifestyle (PAL) Program
Email: palprogram@georgiasouthern.edu

Employment Opportunities

Clinical Internship/Practicum Experience Update

Many of the clinical programs offered by the Waters College of Health Professions require a clinical internship or practicum experience to fulfill degree requirements. Pursuant to the University's legal agreements, participants in clinical experiences are required to abide by the workplace rules of the clinical site. The University is aware of recent federal requirements that would mandate vaccination against COVID-19 for those working in certain settings, including health care. At this time, we expect that these new requirements may significantly impact our ability to locate a placement for students who remain unvaccinated. As always, WCHP will continue to make every effort to place students at clinical sites. However, please be aware that we may be unable to locate a site to accept unvaccinated students, which may cause a delay or inability to progress and complete the program of study.

Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology • hk-office@georgiasouthern.edu