Kinesiology and Health Promotion

Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

Educate, mentor, and inspire students through scientific inquiry and hands-on learning

Vision

Fostering curiosity and a culture of scientific discovery

KHP is the place to be

The KHP Strategic Objective

Investigate ways to advance the art and science of health and human movement

KHP has added definitions that represent cornerstone behaviors we embrace to shape the culture we desire. These principles guide our internal conduct and external relationships to ensure we stay true to our strategic objective and provide a critical foundation for developing the goals and strategies that follow in this plan.

CURIOSITY
We encourage and model an open-minded and holistic approach to life-long learning and wellness.
INTEGRITY
We exhibit soundness of character and an unwavering moral compass.
COLLABORATION
We combine our strengths in affirming, proactive and creative ways.
INCLUSIVITY
We foster diversity appreciation and equity for all individuals and maintain an adaptable curriculum.
INNOVATION
We take risks with creative, outside the box thinking and planning to maximize our resources to best serve our students and community.

A Framework for the Future: The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion

Focus Areas and Goals

The focus areas and goals described in this section address existing and developing issues, challenges and opportunities that we have identified as most important to the current and future vitality of education. These goals resulted from a thorough analysis of department practices, opportunities, challenges and organizational member values, including faculty, staff and student input.

Each focus area is supported by one or more goals and a number of strategies which in turn are supported by planned actions. Detailed operational plans will be developed and implemented annually in support of the goals outlined here.

FOCUS AREA:  DEFINE THE MISSION AND IDENTITY OF KHP

Goal #1 - KHP appreciates the diverse ways each sub-discipline advances the art and science of health and human movement.

FOCUS AREA: REVISE THE CULTURE TO BE MORE SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE

Goal #2 - KHP is a welcoming and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff.
Goal #3 - KHP fosters a culture of professional respect, cohesion and inclusivity.

FOCUS AREA: DESIGN AND COMMUNICATE OUR CUTTING-EDGE CURRICULUM

Goal #4 - KHP is a destination department for innovators, educators and scientists in health and human movement.

FOCUS AREA: PRIORITIZE STUDENT SUCCESS FOR NOW AND FOR THEIR FUTURE

Goal #5 - KHP provides educational experiences to build leaders in health and human movement.