The School of Kinesiology (KNS) focuses on the study of human physical activity, dietary practices, and food production processes. The School's mission is to prepare professionals to practice at the baccalaureate and master's level, conduct research, pursue graduate study and engage in public and professional service. The overall goals of the School are to promote the adoption of lifestyles that involve health-related physical activity and healthy eating at various stages of the lifecycle and to encourage the production of healthy, safe, and attractive foods.