Kinesiology Mission and Goals
The mission of the Department of Kinesiology is to advance, apply and discover knowledge of physical activity as it relates to physical fitness, health, and performance. We do this with the conviction of developing and supporting research and academic programs that focus on a) injury prevention and rehabilitation b) maintenance and improvement of physical fitness, wellness and performance and c) understanding factors that govern human movement. It is our intention that the research and academic programs will prepare professionals to be successful in future educational pursuits as well as careers in the Allied Health area.
In a manner consistent with the university's goals of achieving the Carnegie Classification of a Research University II within the next five years and being defined as a "Premier Urban University," the Department of Kinesiology subscribes to the university goals of:
- Goal #1: Become More Student Focused
All members of the university community will focus on and be committed to students' learning and development; they will place students at the center of what they do and how they think, thereby creating a true learning community within which UNLV's students can meet their educational objectives. - Goal #2: Hire, Motivate, and Reward Superior Faculty
UNLV will encourage and reward faculty members who best integrate teaching, scholarship and service in support of student learning and the creation of new knowledge. - Goal #3: Increase Research, Scholarly Activity and
National Recognition
UNLV will be distinguished by the quality and quantity of scholarship produced by its faculty and students; this scholarship will enhance the reputation and visibility of the university while also enhancing the quality of education experienced by UNLV's students and the quality of life of the citizens of Nevada. - Goal #4: Grow Selectively, Serve the Region, and Achieve
Distinction
The university will develop growth and enrollment strategies that attract an increasingly diverse and talented pool of applicants and encourage programs that serve regional needs and achieve national distinction. - Goal #5: Create an Inclusive and Just Campus Environment
UNLV will be characterized by a civil, inclusive campus climate that demonstrates a respect for individual differences and commitment to equity and free expression. - Goal #6: Develop a Service-Oriented, Responsive, Accountable
Administration
UNLV will develop administrative operations and structures that further the university's goals and provide service-oriented, responsive interactions in support of the academic programs of the institution. - Goal #7: Communicate and Collaborate More Effectively
UNLV will develop effective communication strategies and collaborative endeavors with the surrounding community and constituents
