Boise State celebrates new School of Kinesiology

Boise State University's School of Kinesiology has officially emerged as an independent school in fall 2025, elevating its profile among top-tier programs nationwide under Divisional Dean Lynda Ransdell's leadership.

The newly established school joins prestigious peers like University of Michigan and Ohio State, enhancing visibility for research grants and collaborations. Students benefit from extensive lab opportunities and strong faculty mentorship, leading to impressive placement rates in competitive physical therapy programs at Duke, University of Utah, and Idaho State. The program offers diverse pathways including athletic training, graduate education, and a new online Exercise, Physical Activity and Sport degree targeting athletes and working professionals.

• School status places Boise State among elite kinesiology programs nationwide, boosting research opportunities and institutional partnerships
• Students achieve exceptional acceptance rates into top physical therapy schools through hands-on lab experience and dedicated faculty support
• New online degree program serves growing demand from athletes, rural residents, and working professionals seeking flexible education options
• Alumni success spans multiple generations, with second-generation Broncos now entering the program their parents graduated from decades ago