Welcome to the School of Human Movement, Sport, and Leisure Studies (HMSLS). The School of HMSLS shares the BGSU vision of being the premier learning community in Ohio and one of the best in the nation. In concert with the College of Education and Human Development, we foster a dynamic community of lifelong learners and leaders. We are committed to the creation, enhancement, and dissemination of knowledge in the fields of human movement, sport, and leisure. As agents of change, we strive to fulfill this commitment through exemplary scholarship, creative endeavors, teaching, and service. The School of HMSLS encourages academic excellence, the integration of academic disciplines, and a quest for social justice that is based on a knowledge and appreciation of human diversity.

The School of HMSLS is multidisciplinary and includes two Divisions: The Kinesiology Division and the Sport Management, Recreation, and Tourism Division. Our dynamic faculty are highly committed to undergraduate and graduate education. In addition, many faculty offer research opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students. The faculty excel in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service to students. The School of HMSLS offers prestigious programs as highlighted by the majors within each Division that prepare students for a variety of careers and for graduate studies.

Thank you for your interest in our School!

Dr. Philip Xie 
School Director