BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN KINESIOLOGY

The Department of Health and Kinesiology offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology.  Students interested in teaching physical education or coaching athletics can earn a specialization in physical education.  A specialization in exercise science is also an option for students majoring in Kinesiology.  The exercise science option prepares student for public and private sector employment in the health and fitness industry, clinical exercise (obesity prevention and management, cardiac rehabilitation, etc.), and sport and exercise psychology.  Exercise science students frequently apply to graduate studies in exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, motor learning and control, biomechanics, physical therapy, and athletic training.  The culminating experience in the exercise science specialization is an internship with a professional business or agency.  During the internship semester students gain practical experience applying the knowledge and skills acquired during their academic training.

Student Teaching Component

This program provides students the opportunity to pursue a degree in Kinesiology in preparation of earning certification as an All Level Physical Educator. The degree plan consists of the University core curriculum, Kinesiology core requirements, and designated electives which include Kinesiology and Education coursework. Admittance to the Teacher Certification Program is required.  Upon completion of degree, a student teaching component, and passing the TeXes exams, students are qualified to be hired to teach Kindergarten through 12th grade Physical Education in the state of Texas.   

Specialization in Exercise Science

Specilaization in Physical Education