CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – The Campbellsville University School of Human Performance has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years, in part due to its student success and dedicated faculty. This growth has now culminated in the launch of kinesiology and sport performance degree pathways.
The new Sport Performance major is an interdisciplinary academic program that integrates students’ competitive athletic experiences with coursework grounded in the liberal arts and sport sciences. The mission of the Sport Performance program is to empower students to transform their competitive athletic experiences into leadership skills, ethical reasoning and critical thinking.
“These programs are another important step in the continued growth of health sciences at Campbellsville University. We want to create programs that meet students where their interests lie while also preparing them for where they want to go professionally. Kinesiology and Sport Performance give us two more pathways to do that, while building on the strengths we already have in Human Performance,” said Dr. Trevor Foshang, Administrative Dean of the College of Health Sciences.
Rooted in experiential and integrative learning, this program emphasizes the intentional connection between athletic practice, liberal arts inquiry, and applied sport sciences. This program prepares graduates with career competencies in diverse fields by cultivating a holistic and reflective understanding and the ability to apply evidence-based solutions in sport and related professions.
Sport Performance launches in the fall of 2026 and will offer both major and minor options for CU students.
“This isn’t just a new program in Human Performance, but one of the first of its kind in the nation. It’s exciting to be part of a new movement that I believe will continue to gain traction across the US, especially at traditional ‘athletic schools’. What’s most unique about this program is that it is exclusive to student athletes.” Shared Dr. Lauren Willis, Dean of the school of human performance.
“I believe there’s a significant value to the skills that students gain from being an athlete, and we’re just trying to lean into that and equip students to use those skills in their lives beyond their time as an athlete,” said Willis.
The new Kinesiology major within the Sport Medicine program aims to integrate anatomy and biomechanical principles with practical applications for fitness and overall quality of life. This major will provide students with experiences to assess and prescribe quality human movement, design programs that promote healthy behaviors, and learn about behaviors that will help prevent non-communicable diseases.
“The new major in Kinesiology is a variation of comparable programs we’ve offered through our Sport Medicine area for more than a decade. This major will be perfect for students seeking to double major in Kinesiology and Biology, Chemistry, Math, or the like as they seek graduate school opportunities,” said Willis.
Dr. Foshang also holds the title of Associate Professor of Chiropractic and explained what these programs mean for a complete higher education journey at CU.
“One of the things I’m most excited about is the opportunity for students to see Campbellsville as a place where they can complete their entire educational journey. A student interested in chiropractic can begin in Kinesiology, build a strong foundation in human movement and the sciences, and then continue into our Doctor of Chiropractic program.”
“There is real value in being able to build those connections early and progress from an undergraduate degree into a doctoral program within the same university.”
Campbellsville University is a widely acclaimed Kentucky-based Christian university that offers over 100 programs, including doctoral, master's, bachelor's, associate and certificate programs. For complete information, please visit www.campbellsville.edu.