Welcome to the Department of
Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies
For more information, please contact:
Margy Wirtz-Henry at mwirtz@utk.edu or
(865) 974-7154 or
Dr. Jeffrey T. Fairbrother, Interim Department Head at jfairbr1@utk.edu
Mission Statement
We prepare scholars, practitioners, and leaders in exercise, sport, and recreation, conduct cutting-edge research, and maintain a commitment to inclusive excellence, social justice, and local-to-global initiatives.
Vision Statement
To achieve extraordinary results and be recognized nationally and internationally as a premier Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies program.
Department By-Laws
Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies By-Laws 2010 (pdf)
Department Newsletter
NewsletterSpring2011 (pdf)
Strategic Plan
Employment
Director of Physical Education Activity Program
Dr. Jeffrey T. Fairbrother
Associate Professor and
Interim
Department Head
Email:jfairbr1@utk.edu
Undergraduate
Admissions Coordinator
Margy Wirtz-Henry
Office: 865-974-7154
Email:mwirtz@utk.edu
Graduate
Admissions Coordinator
Sarah Bicknell
Office: 865-974-1271
Email:sbicknel@utk.edu
Director of Graduate Studies
Dr. Lars Dzikus
Office: 865-974-0451
Email:ldzikus@utk.edu
Contact the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies
1914 Andy Holt Ave.
322 HPER Bldg.
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-2700
Phone: 865-974-3340
Fax: 865-974-8981