Be Strong. Be True.
Kinesiology is defined as the study of human movement, but at Hope College it’s so much more than that.
As our faculty, staff and students move throughout the world, we challenge each other
with the words of our fight song to be strong and true. We’re committed to use the study and practice of human activity to transform the mind,
body and spirit for lives of leadership, character and service.
Small class sizes, student-faculty collaborative research, and mentoring are just some of the ways we foster an environment that is demanding, supportive and inspiring. Students will be challenged in the life-long pursuit of personal well-being and vocational excellence by experienced faculty who are experts in their fields and passionate about their work. Athletes will participate in world-class facilities while being coached by men and women who are absolutely committed to providing transformative experiences in the context of competitive excellence.
Being strong and true to our commitment and dedication toward the life-changing and transformative experiences obtained through mentoring, classroom activities, internships, study abroad opportunities, competition and collaborative research, will allow us to bring Hope to the world and be difference makers in our local and global communities.
Recent Blog Posts
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If You Want It Done…Do It Yourself
Posted by Kirk Brumels“For a while now, we have been trying to find the perfect laboratory book to supplement our tea...
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#KeepingHope with Coach Dan Margritz
Posted by Dan MargritzI hope this blog post finds everyone healthy as the last weeks of the semester find us all workin...
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Alumni Spotlight – Andrew Borror: Theology of Physical Fitness
Posted by Andrew BorrorAfter graduating from Hope in 2015, I decided to pursue a master’s degree in Exercise Physi...
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Hope’s Professional Tennis Management Program Causing a Racquet
Posted by Adam FordHello everyone, my name is Adam Ford and I am the Co-Director of the Professional Tennis Manageme...
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When Sports and Religion Collide
Posted by Holden GilkeyMark your calendars for the 2nd Global Congress on Sport and Christianity to take place on Octobe...
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“Alexa, What Language is My Book Written In?”
Posted by Becky SchmidtThere’s something a little unsettling about opening a box from your publisher and in it are...
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Interested in STUDYING KINESIOLOGY?
Set up an appointment with our department chair, Dr. Kirk Brumels, to learn more about our kinesiology programs.
Walk-In Office Hours
Monday: 9 a.m.–noon
Tuesday: None
Wednesday: 9 a.m.–noon
Thursday: None
Friday: 9 a.m.–noon
Kinesiology Tweets@HopeKinesiology
Congrats to @HopeKinesiology professor Dr. Rider and four Hope '20 students as well as Dr. Montoye from @almacollege on the publication of their article in the International Journal of Exercise Science! #BeStrongBeTrue #IJES #almacollege digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijes/vol13/iss…
Hope by the Numbers
- 2HOPE Award Winners
In 2014 and 2015, two of our professors were named the Hope Outstanding Professor of the Year, presented by the senior class.
- 11Faculty with a Ph.D.
Eleven faculty members in our department have earned a Ph.D. and have expertise in a wide variety of fields within the study of kinesiology
- 10Teacher. Coach. Mentor.
Ten of our full-time varsity coaches also teach within our academic department. They live out a healthy balance between academics, athletics and/or administration.
- 88%5-Year Passing Rate for PE
The five-year passing rate for our students on the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification in Physical Education is 88%