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DEGREES B.S. in Kinesiology (EC-12 Physical Education)
For those students interested in teaching physical education and coaching, this degree qualifies students to sit for the TExES examination which can lead to a teaching certificate in physical education. The degree requires a support field which can serve as a secondary teaching field. Coordinator: Dr. Rick Grimes, 361-593-4580 Community College 2+2 Agreements
B.S. in Kinesiology (Exercise Science)
This degree plan is chosen by students wishing to work in exercise and movement settings outside of the schools (e.g. corporate/commercial/ industrial fitness, rehabilitation/therapy, non-school athletic settings, etc.). This degree plan requires a support field which serves as the graduate's secondary area of expertise. Coordinator: Dr. Chris Hearon, 361-593-3048
B.S. in Kinesiology (Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy)
This degree plan is chosen by students wishing to apply to rehabilitation/therapy school (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractry, etc.). This degree plan requires a support field in biology. Coordinator: Dr. Nestor Sherman, 361-593-2490
B.S. in Kinesiology (Sport Management)
This degree plan is chosen by students wishing to pursue non-teaching/coaching careers in the sports industry in high school, college, amateur, or professional sports settings, or in private or public sports business. Depending on the student’s professional emphasis (support field) and internship, careers settings for graduates may include sport marketing/promotions, professional sports franchises, special event planning, convention/facility direction, the sporting goods industry, television/radio/print media relations, university and scholastic athletics/governance, sport publications, advertising/graphics, sport tourism, and club management, or sport camp/recreational programs. Coordinator: TBA, 361-593-2491
B.S. in Kinesiology (Sport & Leisure Studies)
This degree plan is chosen by students wishing to enter careers in youth work such as Boys & Girls Clubs, private sports instruction, civil service, or other professions where health, fitness and exercise knowledge are essential but do not require a teacher certification and the in-depth exercise science or business preparation offered by the other degree plans (e.g., camp counselor, firefighter, private tennis instructor, police officer, lifeguard, border patrol agent, etc.). This degree plan provides students the flexibility of course selection to meet the preparatory demands of these career fields. Coordinator: Ms. Stacey Gaines, 361-593-3058
B.S. in Community Health This degree plan is chosen by students wishing to work in health settings outside of the schools (e.g., state/county health agencies, hospital health education programs, non-profit health agencies, etc.). This degree plan requires a support field which serves as the graduate's secondary area of expertise. Coordinator: Dr. Melody Yarbrough-Knight, 361-593-3062
M.S. in Kinesiology Advanced study in Health and Kinesiology provides students an opportunity to improve their proficiency as master teachers or as exercise professionals, can prepare them to become administrators in their field, and/or can prepare them for doctoral studies in their kinesiology discipline of interest. Coordinator: Dr. Mike Daniel, 361-593-3101 Degree Plan I-A: Major with Thesis and Supporting Field Degree Plan I-B: Major with Thesis Degree Plan II: Major with Research Project and Supporting Field Degree Plan III: Major with Research Project and Resource Area
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