… Department Home … DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY Guiding Students in the Process of Being Healthy & Physically Active for LIFE! The mission of the Department of Kinesiology is to prepare students for successful transfer to four-year institutions … education, recreation, fitness, athletic training, and coaching industries. In addition, students will understand the connection between physical activity and one’s physical and cognitive well-being. The department intends to prepare students to successfully function in a changing and diverse society …