Service Program
(Fitness and sports skills classes for non-majors)

Welcome! The Kinesiology and Health Promotion (KHP) Service Program provides an essential service to the students at the University of Kentucky. In this program students have the opportunity to learn individual and team sports skills and/or improve their level of fitness. Currently 32 different courses are offered each year and over 1,200 students participate in the program. The classes are taught by members of the KHP Department and Department Graduate Teaching Assistants who possess expertise in the areas of health and physical education. 

Program Objectives

The KHP Service Program seeks to: 

1. Provide participants of all levels (beginning, intermediate, and advanced) with physical fitness opportunities through general exercise, calisthenics and suitable conditioning to enable them to pursue a physically active lifestyle.
   
   
2. Acquaint participants with the history of an activity, the equipment used and its proper care; acquaint students with the physical, social, mental, emotional and recreational values inherent in the activity.
   
   
3. Develop a positive attitude toward participation in sport or exercise programs on a regular basis and throughout life.
   
   
4. Develop fundamental skills, tactics and strategies regarding the activity to enable the participant to play, appreciate, and enjoy it now and in later years.

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Grading

In each course a midterm (10%) and a final (25%) will be given. The remaining 65% of the student grade will be based on demonstrated skills.

Since the skills component is crucial to the student grade, all the Service Program courses have an attendance policy. The number of absences permitted without affecting the final grade and the number of points deducted from the final numerical grade are based on the class length and the number of class meetings. (Service Curriculum Grading/Informed Consent in PDF)

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Required Materials

Many Service Courses require the purchase of a textbook. There are other fees and/or requirements associated with some of the courses.

The Ice Skating course requires a $60 fee for skate rental and ice time at the Lexington Ice Center.

SCUBA requires an $100 fee for equipment. In addition, students will be required to provide their own fins, snorkel, and mask or pay an additional fee for those items ($50 to rent or $90 to buy). Please contact New Horizons Diving Center at 277-1234 for more information or visit www.newhorizonsdiving.com.

All racquetball and tennis courses require students to purchase at least two cans of balls for class use.

Students enrolled in any swimming classes will be required to purchase goggles.

Green fees and driving range fees may be required of those students taking the golf course.

Additional equipment and/or fees may be required for other courses, but they will be fully explained in the course syllabi.

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Attire 

Since students will be physically active in all courses, proper workout attire is expected. During any court activities (i.e., tennis, racquetball, or basketball) students must wear appropriate shoes that do not have dark soles. In addition, for all activities in the Lancaster Aquatics Center, appropriate swimsuits are required. No cut-offs or bikinis will be permitted. Additional dress requirements for specific classes will be explained in the course syllabi.

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 Contact 

For further information, contact Dr. Lucian Taylor, Director of the KHP Service Program at 859-257-5163.