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KU Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences

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The Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences (HSES) at KU offers degrees preparing student The department is housed in Robinson Center.

The department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences (HSES) has a proud history. James Naismith, the inventor of basketball and KU's first basketball coach and athletic director began teaching physical education in 1898 – twelve years before the School of Education came into existence. Notable alumni of the department include runner Billy Mills and football great Gale Sayers. In addition to its academic programs, HSES offers research opportunities for faculty and students in a variety of laboratories and clinics. Current research endeavors include the Research and Coaching Performance Team, Amateur Sport Research Center, and various projects in the Applied Physiology Laboratory. The department is also active in community outreach with swim classes for children, a summer sports camp, and the Hawk Fitness Academy. In addition, the department offers physical activity classes (HSES 108) for KU students and fitness and recreation facilities for faculty and staff.

Wen-hao “Winston” Chou, Assistant Teaching Professor of Sport Management in the Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences at the…

10/05/2026

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09/28/2026

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Austin Bogina, Assistant Teaching Professor of Sport Management in the Health, Sport, and Exercise Science Department and Undergraduate…

09/28/2026

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A Sport Management faculty member and Sport Management lecturer in the Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences Department has been selected…

09/17/2026

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09/17/2026

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Dr. Susan Harvey, Associate Professor of Community Health in the Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences Department at the University of…

09/09/2026

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What I did last summer is always a great conversation starter. Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences faculty and students have many great…

09/08/2026

https://youtu.be/4EosOS6QLe8

Dr. Jordan Bass, Department Chair, Health, Sport, and Exercise Scie...

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1301 Sunnyside Avenue
Lawrence, KS
66045

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 7pm
Tuesday	7am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	7am - 7pm

Telephone

+17858645552

Website

http://hses.ku.edu/

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