KU Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences

KU Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences 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.

First day of classes at KU, Robinson Center, Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences Department for the 2026-2027 school ye...
08/24/2026

First day of classes at KU, Robinson Center, Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences Department for the 2026-2027 school year.

Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences Department prepares for 2026-2027 school year with Faculty Retreat.
08/21/2026

Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences Department prepares for 2026-2027 school year with Faculty Retreat.

07/24/2026

KU researchers develop guidelines for velocity-based training for specific football players and by position group.

07/08/2026

Joshua Newman, dean of the KU School of Education & Human Sciences, delivered an address and led a panel on sport, policy and artificial intelligence at the United Nations World Cup Diplomacy Summit in New York. Newman also met with UNITAR leaders to explore future partnerships with the school.

Address

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

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