Department of Kinesiology

Kinesiology examines human movement from biomechanical, physiological, and psychological perspectives, preparing students for careers in fitness, rehabilitation, and sport science. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory and applied experience in the university's exercise science facilities. Graduates pursue paths in physical therapy, athletic training, coaching, and clinical exercise physiology.

Courses & Registration

Course descriptions for all KINE offerings are in the university catalog; scheduled sections for each term are published in SU‑SIS. This department has 14 class sections scheduled for Fall 2026.

• Catalog: all KINE course descriptions
• Fall 2026 KINE class schedule

Faculty

Name	Title	Office	Email
Jacob Petrov	Associate Professor	Griffin Athletic Center 106	petrovj@southgateuniversity.org
Hiroshi Prescott	Assistant Professor	Griffin Athletic Center 233	prescotth@southgateuniversity.org
Jessica Stanton	Adjunct Instructor	Griffin Athletic Center 113	stantonj@southgateuniversity.org
Michelle Sutherland	Professor	Griffin Athletic Center 166	sutherlandm@southgateuniversity.org
Lisa Sutherland	Associate Professor	Griffin Athletic Center 363	sutherlandl@southgateuniversity.org