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School of Kinesiology
Kinesiology: The study of the impact of physical activity on health, society, and quality of life.

The School of Kinesiology offers four bachelor’s degree programs, seven master’s degree programs, one doctoral program and six minor degree programs. We continue to build on our commitment to excellence with our extraordinary faculty and staff, successful alumni, and valuable external partnerships. 



School of Kinesiology Mission Statement

As a leader in professional preparation and scientific inquiry, the School of Kinesiology provides high-quality educational experiences for our students, contributes to the scholarly advancement of our academic disciplines, and serves our professional societies and the community-at-large.


Our well equipped teaching and research laboratories allow our students hands-on learning experiences, ranging from perfecting practical skills to understanding the functions of the human body.  

We are committed to delivering an exceptional educational experience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, while also furthering the respective disciplines through scholarly activity. We strive to serve the university, the professions, and the community.

 

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Pop it, Snap it, Share it! Benny Cutout Social Media Challenge
Faculty, staff, and student social media challenge! Share a photo of your Benny Cutout to show a window into your Ball State world. Be sure to stamp your post with #OneBallState. Two random participants will get to donate $500 in challenge funds toward their favorite area.
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Morning Leaderboard
The three departments/units/teams with the most donors by 10 a.m. receives $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 in challenge funds.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $3,000 Theatre & Dance 125
2 $2,000 Indiana Academy 79
3 $1,000 Communication Studies 66
4 Football 65
5 Student Scholarships 61
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Academic Department Leaderboard
The three academic departments with the most gifts by midnight receive $5,000, $3,000 and $1,000 in challenge funds.
Rank Prize Academic Department Gifts
1 $5,000 Theatre & Dance 679
2 $3,000 Communication Studies 398
3 $1,000 School of Kinesiology 187
4 School of Music 149
5 Center for Information & Communication Sciences 122
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College Gift Leaderboard
The three colleges with the biggest percentage of increased gifts from OBSD 2023 will receive $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000.
Rank Prize College % +/- Goal
1 $3,000 Honors College +80.72% 150
goal: 83
2 $2,000 Miller College of Business +69.78% 472
goal: 278
3 $1,000 College of Health +32.86% 469
goal: 353
4 Teachers College +30.59% 397
goal: 304
5 College of Sciences and Humanities -8.30% 619
goal: 675
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Donor Leaderboard
The five units with the most donors by midnight will each receive $1,000
Rank Prize Unit Donors
1 $1,000 Theatre & Dance 456
2 $1,000 Indiana Academy 325
3 $1,000 Football 273
4 $1,000 Communication Studies 199
5 $1,000 Soccer 163
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Provost Marri College Leaderboard Challenge
The three colleges with the most donors will unlock an additional $250 for 1st place, $150 for 2nd place and $100 for 3rd place from Provost Anand Marri.
Rank Prize College Donors
1 $250 College of Fine Arts 641
2 $150 College of Communication, Information, and Media 558
3 $100 College of Sciences and Humanities 548
4 Miller College of Business 432
5 College of Health 389
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1,918th Donor
The 1,918th donor will win an additional $500 to designate to the area they gave to.
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College of Health Selfie Challenge
Students, faculty, and staff: Take a selfie with Dean Rutledge's cardboard cutout, which will be available all day in the lobby of the Health Professions Building. For each selfie posted on X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag (#COHscholarships), Dean Rutledge will donate $5 to the College of Health Advisory Board Scholarship Endowment fund, for up to 100 selfies.
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One Ball State Day Video Social Media Challenge
Share any of the One Ball State Day videos on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram Stories using #OneBallState for a chance to earn extra challenge dollars. Two participants will get to donate $500 to their favorite area. Tag @BSUFoundation or @BallStateAlumni ❤️
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$500
Athletic Training Education Fund Challenge
When the Athletic Training Education Fund of Excellence surpasses 50 donors, $500 will be awarded to the fund from an anonymous donor.
50 / 50 Donors
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EPM Employee Giving Challenge
VP for Enrollment Planning and Management Paula Luff, will match dollars raised from EPM employees, up to $500, to the Jack Beyerl Student Emergency Aid Fund.
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$500
Keith & Julie Henschen Sports Psych Fund Challenge
15 donations to the Keith & Julie Henschen Sports Psych Endowment Fund will unlock $500 from the Sports & Exercise Psychology faculty. 20 additional donations will then unlock another $500.
35 / 35 Gifts
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First Student, Employee, Parent, and Alumni Challenge
First Alumni: Bill Jenkins, Theatre & Dance First Employee: Debra Roberts, Teachers College First Parent: Scott Fuller, Gymnastics First Student: Jayden Gillam, Christian Student Foundation
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Brunch Leaderboard
The five areas that raise the most money from 10 a.m. - Noon each receive $1,000 in challenge funds.
Rank Prize Department Raised
1 $1,000 Theatre & Dance $9,882.80
2 $1,000 Football $8,032.54
3 $1,000 Indiana Academy $6,463.36
4 $1,000 Men's Golf $4,685.00
5 $1,000 Men's Tennis $4,360.00
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Evening Donor Leaderboard
The five areas with the most donors between 8-10 p.m. will each receive $1,000 in challenge dollars.
Rank Prize Unit Raised
1 $1,000 Indiana Academy $8,142.54
2 $1,000 Cardinal Excellence Fund $7,140.00
3 $1,000 Theatre & Dance $6,951.80
4 $1,000 Honors College $6,129.18
5 $1,000 Department of Architecture $6,025.00
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College Donor Leaderboard
The college that has the most donors by midnight will receive $5,000 in challenge funds.
Rank Prize College Donors
1 $5,000 College of Fine Arts 641
2 College of Communication, Information, and Media 558
3 College of Sciences and Humanities 548
4 Miller College of Business 432
5 College of Health 389
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Mentor Social Media Challenge
It’s all about who you know, and who you help! Share a story about an impactful Ball State mentor or mentee experience to X (Twitter). One participant will get to donate $500 to their favorite area. Stamp your post with #OneBallState and tag @BSUFoundation or @BallStateAlumni ❤️
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School of Kinesiology Leaderboard
The top three programs (within the School of Kinesiology) with the largest number of donors will unlock a $500 donation from an anonymous donor. 1st place will receive $250, 2nd place $150, and 3rd place $100.
Rank Prize Program Donors
1 $250 Athletic Training Education Fund of Excellence 55
2 $150 Keith and Julie Henschen Sport Psychology Endowment 35
3 $100 Exercise Science Excellence Fund 20
4 Sung-Jae and Gemma Park International Fund 10
5 School of Kinesiology 10
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Paint the U.S. Cardinal Red
Gifts from all 50 states will unlock $2,500 from the Alumni Council to Ball States greatest needs.
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LinkedIn Social Challenge
Share a One Ball State Day post on LinkedIn on April 3rd for a chance to designate $1,000 to your favorite Ball State area! Use #OneBallState and tag the Ball State Foundation!
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Top 100 Student Challenges
The top two students from the Top 100 Student Awards designate $1,000 to the fund of their choice.
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$250
Sung Jae & Gemma Park International Travel Fund Challenge
10 donations to the Sung Jae & Gemma Park International Travel Fund (Kinesiology) will unlock a combined total of $250 from Eric Klosterman & Tonya Skalon.
10 / 10 Gifts
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College of Health $20K Match
In honor of Dr. Wayne Schmalhausen, alum Tom Murphy will match the first $20,000 given to support the College of Health.
$20,000 MATCHED
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Foundation Employee Giving Challenge
100% participation of Foundation employees unlocks $500 from Foundation and BSUAA President Jean Crosby.
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