Undergraduate Honors College – Health Sciences and Kinesiology
The Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology undergraduate departmental honors experience is made up of a select group of students who seek academic challenge and best represent the rigor of a health sciences and kinesiology education. Acceptance to the Honors College offers students the following benefits:
- Advanced honors level courses taught by distinguished faculty
- Undergraduate research opportunities
- Funding opportunities for research and professional conference travel support
- Priority course registration
- Experimental learning opportunities
- Honors seal of distinction on diploma and transcripts
Honors Requirements
Honors Requirements
- Completion of one experiential learning project per year (examples: study abroad, internship, leadership, volunteer position, etc.)
- Required Honors College Courses
- Exercise science, sport management, and nutrition and food science majors enroll in research seminars during their junior and senior year to guide them through the research process and completion of an honors thesis.
Admission Requirements for Current Students
Admission Requirements for Current Students
To be eligible a student must have:
- Earned at least 15 Georgia Southern hours prior to the semester in which they are to be admitted
- A 3.3 or higher institutional GPA
- Enough remaining time to degree completion to allow for completion of departmental honors course requirements and the Honors Thesis
- Letter of recommendation from a Georgia Southern faculty member
- A complete application with answers to questions about academic goals, experiential learning, and the Honors Thesis
Admission is competitive as we have many more strong applicants than available spaces in the Program.
- Complete Honors College Application
Why participate in Honors in Health Sciences and Kinesiology?
Why participate in Honors in Health Sciences and Kinesiology?
Students who complete the honors requirements in health sciences and kinesiology are more competitive for graduate school, physical therapy programs, and careers. Students have the opportunity to work with faculty mentors on in-depth research or applied projects which will enhance post-graduation opportunities. In addition to research, students gain hands-on learning that contributes to personal and professional development.
Career and Internship Resources
Career Resources for Exercise Science
Are you interested in exercise science careers? The career opportunities can include:
- Performing fitness evaluations and exercise prescriptions in private or corporate fitness centers
- Working in industrial fitness settings
- Assisting with cardiac rehabilitation in hospitals
- Working as strength and conditioning (CSCS) assistant with athletic populations
- Serving as tactical strength and conditioning assistant with military, local law enforcement and related agencies.
Students at Georgia Southern are prepared for diverse career opportunities. After completing our curriculum, you can pursue your interests in the real world. Additionally, you will be prepared for graduate or professional school training. Our exercise science major supports applications to physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant and medical school.
For more information, please see the American College of Sports Medicine’s career guide.
Internship Resources
Exercise Science Internship Resources
Exercise Science Internship Resources
Applying for an Exercise Science Internship for Academic Credit
Applying for an Exercise Science Internship for Academic Credit
- Internship Application (Completed by Student)
- WCHP Current Student Resources (Student Liability Insurance)
- Internship Placement Agreement (Completed by Site Supervisor)
Sport Management Internship Resources
Sport Management Internship Resources*
| Sport Management Internship Manual | Internship Manual |
| Form 1: Description of Internship** | Description of Internship |
| Form 2: Internship Supervisor Form** | Internship Understanding |
| Form 3: Off Campus Student Participation** | Off Campus Student Participation |
| Form 4: Verification of Liability Insurance | Verification of Liability Insurance
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| Internship Application Form* | Internship Application Form |
*Please upload the completed internship application.
**Once an internship is secured, please submit forms 1-4.
Contact the sport management program coordinator, Gregg Rich, at grich@georgiasouthern.edu.
MOU Information
MOU Information
This list includes all sites for which GS Waters College of Health Professions currently has an active, fully executed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in place to facilitate student internships and clinical rotations. The list is intended to be used by students as a resource to identify a potential site of interest for their internship hours. For example, a student from Atlanta may wish to locate a site within the Atlanta area. After reviewing the list, students should discuss the options with their program coordinator for planning purposes. Students should NOT contact a site directly.
MOU Request/Renewal Form (Faculty and Staff use only)
Faculty and staff please contact Jennifer Hoopes at 912-344-2565 with any questions regarding the MOU Request/Renewal Form. Students needing access to the form need to contact their clinical coordinator.
Faculty Research Interests
The Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology supports both graduate and undergraduate student research. Through faculty mentorships, students are provided the opportunity to work one-on-one with faculty to conduct in depth research and/or applied projects to enhance their personal and professional development.
Athletic Training
Athletic Training
Tamerah Hunt
Professor of Athletic Training
Office: Hollis Building – Room 1126-A
Phone: 912-478-8620
E-mail: thunt@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
Bryan Riemann
Professor
Office: Armstrong Campus-University Hall 154K
Phone: 912-344-2934
Email: briemann@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
Nutrition and Food Science
Nutrition and Food Science
Food Science
Joelle Romanchik-Cerpovicz
Associate Professor of Nutrition and Food Science
Office: Hollis Building – Room 1128B
Phone: 912-478-1420
E-mail: jromchik@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
*This faculty is willing to mentor honors research and
serve on thesis committees.
Community Nutrition
Amy Jo Riggs-Deckard
Professor of Nutrition and Food Science
Office: Hollis Building – Room 2121-A
Phone: 912-478-7753
E-mail: ajriggs@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
Padmini Shankar
Professor of Nutrition and Food Science
Office: Hollis Building – Room 2120
Phone: 912)-78-5785
E-mail: pshankar@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
Exercise Science
Exercise Science
Biomechanics
Barry Munkasy
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Office: Hollis Building – Room 0107-D
Phone: 912-478-0985
E-mail: bmunkasy@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
Li Li
Professor of Kinesiology
Office: Hollis Building – Room 0107B
Phone: 912-478-8015
E-mail: lili@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
*This faculty is willing to mentor honors research, serve on thesis committees and chair thesis research committees.
Exercise Physiology
Stephen Rossi
Interim Dean and Professor of Exercise Science
Office: Statesboro Campus- Hollis Building – Room 2123A
Phone: 912-478-8557
E-mail: srossi@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
Justine Coleman
Senior Lecturer of Healthful Living and Exercise Science
Office: Statesboro Campus-Hollis Building – Room 1101c
Phone: 912-478-0775
E-mail: jbcoleman@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
Andrew Flatt
Associate Professor, M.S. Sports Medicine Program Coordinator
Office: Armstrong Campus-University Hall 154M
Phone: 912-344-3150
Email: aflatt@georgiasouthern.edu
Kinesiology
Jody Langdon, Ph.D.
Professor of Kinesiology
Office: Hollis Building – Room 1101-B
Phone: 912-478-5378
E-mail: jlangdon@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
*This faculty is willing to mentor honors research, serve on thesis committees and chair thesis research committees.
Bridget Melton
Professor of Kinesiology
Office: Hollis Building – Room 1127-A
Phone: 912-478-1973
E-mail: bmelton@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
*This faculty is willing to mentor honors research, serve on thesis committees and chair thesis research committees.
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Matthew Williamson
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Office: Herty Building – Room 0103
Phone: 912-478-1820
E-mail: mwilliam@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
Diana Botnaru
Professor of Kinesiology
Office: Hollis Building – Room 1103-A
Phone: 912-478-5456
E-mail: dsturges@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
*This faculty is willing to mentor honors research and serve on thesis committees.
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Brandonn Harris
Professor of Kinesiology
Office: Hollis Building – Room 1103C
Phone: 912-478-7900
E-mail: bharris@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
Sport Management
Sport Managment
Christina Gipson
Associate Professor of Sport Management
Office: Hollis Building – Room 1124B
Phone: 912-478-1101
E-mail: cgipson@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
*This faculty is willing to mentor honors research and serve on thesis committees.
Chris Hanna
Associate Professor of Sport Management
Office: Hollis Building – Room 2118-A
Phone: 912-478-8013
E-mail: channa@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
Coaching
Coaching
Charles H. Wilson, Jr., Ph.D.
Professor of Kinesiology
Office: Hollis Building – Room 1100-A
Phone: 912-478-5882
E-mail: charleswilson@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
*This faculty is willing to mentor honors research and serve on thesis research committees.
Jody Langdon, Ph.D.
Professor of Kinesiology
Office: Hollis Building – Room 1101-B
Phone: 912-478-5378
E-mail: jlangdon@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
*This faculty is willing to mentor honors research, serve on thesis committees and chair thesis research committees.
Bridget Melton
Professor of Kinesiology
Office: Hollis Building – Room 1127-A
Phone: 912-478-1973
E-mail: bmelton@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
*This faculty is willing to mentor honors research, serve on thesis committees and chair thesis research committees.
Physical Education
Physical Education
Starla McCollum
Professor of Health and Kinesiology
Office: Hollis Building – Room 2131-C
Phone: 912-478-5925
E-mail: mccollum@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
Tony Pritchard
Professor of Pedagogy
Office: Hollis Building – Room 2118-B
Phone: 912-478-1323
E-mail: tpritchard@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
Health Sciences
Health Sciences
Physical Activity Lifestyle (PAL) Program
The philosophy of PAL is to promote the fundamental concepts associated with healthful living, throughout the lifespan. The healthful living component focuses upon the promotion of health and wellness within individuals, families, and communities through an understanding of healthful living, development of healthy lifestyles, and avoiding or overcoming harmful habits.
The physical activity component teaches the knowledge, skills, and rules of sports and recreational activities to help each student develop a lasting interest in lifetime participation and to attain and maintain a degree of physical fitness.
Please note most courses are offered on Georgia Southern’s campuses, but others are offered in facilities nearby. Please verify the location of the course prior to registration.
Fitness-based Courses
Fitness Based Courses
Course Options
- KINS 1525 Aerobics
- KINS 1525 Online Aerobics
- KINS 1218/1525 Fitness Walking
- KINS 1218/1525 Online Fitness Walking
- KINS 1525 Jogging
- KINS 1313/1525 – PA for People w/ Disabilities I
- KINS 1313/1525 – PA for People w/ Disabilities II
- KINS 1512/1525 Yoga
- KINS 1525 Online Yoga
- KINS 1525 Swimming: Fitness Swimming
- KINS 1525 Weight Training
- KINS 1525 Women’s Weight Training
- KINS 1525 Body Conditioning
- KINS 1525 Online Body Conditioning
- KINS 1525 Fitness for Life
Sports-based Courses
Sports Based Courses
Course Options
PAL Directory
PAL Directory
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 | Rob Clouse Program Director and Senior Lecturer Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2320A Phone: 912-478-2251 Email: rclouse@georgiasouthern.edu |
 | Paul Tschida Program Coordinator-Armstrong Campus Office: Armstrong Campus-University Hall 154P Phone: 912-344-2731 Email: ptschida@georgiasouthern.edu |
 | Sarah Davis Instructor of Health and Kinesiology Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner Building 2320C Phone: 912-478-7402 Email: sdavis@georgiasouthern.edu |
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 | Asgharikhonakdari, Ariyan Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2218 |
 | Bathe, Marie Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2220 |
 | Cohran, Lily Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2217 |
 | Ebersole, Nathan Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2218 |
 | Gilleland, Jackson Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2219 |
 | Haller, Jack Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2218 |
 | Harvard, Caitlyn Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2218 |
 | Jenkins, Margo Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2214 |
 | Keranen, Sonja Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2218 |
 | Kopituk, Anna Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2218 |
 | Matthiesen-Johnson, Alexis Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2214A |
 | Marquez, Jasmine Office: Armstrong Campus-University Hall 155B |
 | Murray, Brian Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2214A |
 | Patel, Nisha Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2214 |
 | Preece, Hyrum Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2219 |
 | Ptacek, Izzy Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2217 |
 | Ralston, Carter Office: Armstrong Campus-University Hall 155B |
 | Reams, Julie Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2217 |
 | Risper, Shemetria Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2214 |
 | Rowland, Carter Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2219 |
 | Spence, Elena Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2214A |
 | Shapland, Madison Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2220 |
 | Whaley, Rachel Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2220 |
 | Williams, Emma Office: Armstrong Campus-University Hall 155B |
 | Zaisberger, Verena Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2214 |
 | Zovko, Maya Office: Statesboro Campus-Hanner 2217 |
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Student Advisory Council
The Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology is consistently concerned about students’ experiences, perceptions, ideas and viewpoints regarding their experience in the our programs. The department created the Student Advisory Council in the fall of 2020 as an avenue in which a meaningful exchange of ideas among the department chair, faculty and students from programs within the department can occur.
The Student Advisory Council consists of one representative and one alternate representative from each program within the department. The Student Advisory Council is composed of undergraduate students at the junior or senior level and second year graduate students.
Responsibilities of Representatives
- Attend an orientation to the council conducted by the Chair.
- Attend designated council meetings on a regular basis as defined by the needs, responsibilities, and tasks of the council. In the event a representative cannot attend a meeting, the program alternate will attend the meeting in his/her absence.
- Elicit and convey student views, concerns, opinions, and suggestions at the Council meetings.
Current Representatives
Current Representatives
| REPRESENTATIVE | |
| BS – Nutrition and Food Science | Mary Katherine Brasher mb13080@georgiasouthern.edu |
| MSK – Sports Psych | William Bean wb08675@georgiasouthern.edu |
| BHS – Generalist | Madeleine Austin ma08649@georgiasouthern.edu |
| MHA | Foram Patel fp01701@georgiasouthern.edu |
| BHS – Human Performance | Zoe Lincoln zl00886@georgiasouthern.edu |
| MS – Sports Medicine | Meral Culver mc28967@georgiasouthern.edu |
| BHS – Gerontology | Gara Bradley gb04086@georgiasouthern.edu |
| BS – Sports Management | Shannon Callan sc07993@georgiasouthern.edu |
| MSK – Exercise Science | Rachael Childress rc04507@georgiasouthern.edu |
| BHS – Health Informatics | |
| BHS – Health Services Admin. | Danielle Brown Db23676@georgiasouthern.edu |
| BSK- Athletic Training | Sutton Stuart ss12282@georgiasouthern.edu |
| MSK – Athletic Training | Shelby Harbison sh28376@georgiasouthern.edu |
| MSK – Health and Physical Ed. | Megan Abbott ma04172@georgiasouthern.edu |
| MSK – Coaching Education | Reid Teatsorth rt09050@georgiasouthern.edu |
| MS Sports Management | Deondra Johnson dj11276@georgiasouthern.edu |
| BSK – Exercise Science | Samantha Estep se02050@georgiasouthern.edu |
| BS – Health and Physical Ed. | Ryan Favre rf03275@georgiasouthern.edu |
Graduate Assistantship Application Process
The website addresses listed below will direct you to the Graduate Assistantship Application under the College of Graduate Studies and the HSK Departmental Assistantship Application.
- Go to the College of Graduate Studies website
- Click Graduate Assistantships, go to GA Information for Students and choose Graduate Assistant Application
- Department of Health Sciences & Kinesiology