Dear Future Leaders in Exercise Science and Sport Management,
Welcome to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Department of Kinesiology. If you’re passionate about movement, health, sport, or helping others thrive, you’re in the right place. When you join our department, you’re becoming part of a close-knit, supportive community that’s committed to helping you turn your interests into a meaningful and rewarding career.
Our Exercise Science and Sport Management programs are designed to give you both a strong academic foundation and real-world experience. You’ll explore how the human body moves and performs, learn how the sport and fitness industries operate, and develop the skills you need to succeed in a wide range of careers. With courses offered in person, online, and in hybrid formats, we work to meet you where you are and support your learning style. Along the way, you’ll learn from dedicated faculty who are passionate about teaching, mentoring, and helping you reach your full potential.
Learning in kinesiology goes well beyond the classroom. You’ll have opportunities to get involved in community outreach, wellness initiatives, and sport-related events that allow you to apply what you’ve learned while making a real impact. Our graduates go on to do meaningful work in health, fitness, sport, and related fields, and they continue to serve as leaders in their communities. We invite you to follow in their footsteps.
By choosing UMES Kinesiology, you’re investing in your education, your personal growth, and a future full of opportunity. We look forward to welcoming you and supporting you every step of the way.
Warmly,
The Department of Kinesiology
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
