The Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Leisure Studies (DKHL) is located in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at National University of Kaohsiung (NUK). It was established in 2001, and is the first undergraduate program that integrates the fields of kinesiology, health, and leisure studies in a public comprehensive university in Taiwan.
The goal of this department aims to develop enhanced knowledge and leadership in the fields of sport science and leisure management with integrated perspectives of health promotion. Built on a foundation of social and natural sciences, this program also draws on a broad range of disciplines to provide high quality graduate and undergraduate education to current and future professionals.