Education & Human Development

Kinesiology & Sport Management

The Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management

The Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management (KNSM) is one the largest academic department at Texas A&M University, generating over 90,000 credit hours and 200,000 (modified) weighted student credit hours each year.

As one of four departments in the School of Education and Human Development, KNSM is currently home to over 3,000 undergraduate students, 246 master’s students, 70 doctoral students (3,921 total), 179 minor students, 103 faculty members, 32 staff members and 90 funded graduate assistants.

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Divisions of Kinesiology & Sport Management

The department is comprised of three divisions: Kinesiology, Sport Management and the Physical Education Activity Program. Each division offers various degrees and outreach programs promoting continuing education for students and the community.

Kinesiology
Sport Management
Physical Education Activity Program

Former Student Highlight

Kourtney Martin

During her time as a Group Fitness Instructor at Texas A&M Rec Sports, she was presented with the opportunity to instruct WELLNESS WORKS! fitness sessions to faculty and staff at Texas A&M. She went on to complete her graduate internship with WELLNESS WORKS! before being named Employee Wellness Coordinator in 2017.

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Programs

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Kinesiology & Sport Management

Divisions of KNSM

Division of Sport Management

The Sport Management program at Texas A&M celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2013. It is not only the largest such program in the U.S., but is universally considered by both academic and industry rankings as one of the top 5 programs in the country.

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Division of Kinesiology

The Division of Kinesiology prepares students as leaders and innovators in careers in the public education forum and exercise science. We give students access and appreciation for all things kinesiology, emphasizing the biological basis to exercise and movement.

Learn about Kinesiology

Physical Education Activity Program

At Texas A&M, we know that going to college is more than classes and studying.  That’s where the Physical Education Activity Program (PEAP) comes in. PEAP offers health and fitness activity classes to every Texas A&M student.

Learn about PEAP

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