Human Kinetics Company Information

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Human Kinetics is the premier knowledge integrator in the physical activity field. We share information through a constantly evolving array of products that utilize current technology to meet the needs of our varied audiences. HK has served the physical activity field since 1974, when it’s first publication was printed-- proceedings from a sport psychology conference.

Today, HK produces textbooks and their ancillaries, consumer books, software, videos, audiocassettes, journals, and distance education courses. Our products will continue to take a variety of forms.

Our world headquarters is based in Champaign, Illinois, where we employ more than 320 people in more than 130,000 square feet of office and warehouse facilities. HK's offices in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand bolster our international efforts. Our annual sales, including international operations, surpass $25 million.

A privately held company, HK's mission has been to meet the needs of teachers, coaches, professionals, researchers, sport participants, and fitness enthusiasts. Our objective is to make a positive difference in the lives of many by promoting physical activity through information. We seek out experts to create our products; hire educated, professionally qualified staff to develop those products; and work closely and cooperatively with leading scholarly and professional associations.

This commitment, combined with innovation and the vision to anticipate information needs for an exploding field, enables HK to annually publish more than 120 books and 23 journals, to produce numerous videos and software products, and to explore new information forms using today's and tomorrow's technology.