Education & Human Development

Health & Kinesiology

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THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY

The Department of Health and Kinesiology (HLKN) is the largest academic department at Texas A&M University and generates over 98,000 credit hours and 203,000 (Modified) weighted student credit hours each year.

As one of four departments in the College of Education and Human Development, HLKN 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.

How to Apply

Divisions of Health & Kinesiology

The department is comprised of four divisions: Health Education, 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.

Division of Health Education

Prepares students to help people improve their health, and thereby the quality of life, through effective health education, powerful networking, strong leadership, meaningful research and selfless service to others.

Health Education

Division of Kinesiology

We give students access and appreciation for all things kinesiology, emphasizing the biological basis to exercise and movement.

Kinesiology

Division of Sport Management

The Sport Management Program is one of the top 5 programs in the country.

Sport Management

Division of Physical Education Activity Program

PEAP offers health and fitness activity classes to every Texas A&M student.

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

Bachelor’s →

Minors →

Master’s →

Doctoral →

FROM OUR FORMER STUDENTS

Chandler Stout ’15 discusses her experience as a Sports Management Major at the College of Education and Human Development. Chandler has been heavily involved in student organizations such as Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Freshman Leaders in Progress, Conference on Student Government Association Committee, Big Event, Relay for Life-Aggieland and Fish Camp.

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Master's in Kinesiology, Emphasis in:

Clinical Exercise Physiology (M.S.)

M.S. in Kinesiology, Emphasis in Clinical Exercise Physiology

The M.S. in Kinesiology, emphasis in Clinical Exercise Physiology provides students with the scientific background and technical skills necessary to evaluate physical fitness and cardiovascular disease risk and prescribe preventative and rehabilitative strategies to promote optimal physical fitness and health.

Students are also prepared for the American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist Certification.

Students may complete either a thesis or non-thesis degree plan.

ADMISSIONS

Application Deadlines

Fall 2022: January 15, 2022

Program Details

Degree: Master’s in Kinesiology
Emphasis: Clinical Exercise Physiology
Degrees Offered: Master of Science
Credit Hours: 38 Hours (minimum)

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Core Curriculum

 

Curriculum

M.S in Kinesiology emphasis in Clinical Exercise Physiology

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Carmen Hoffmann

Carmen Hoffmann

Academic Advisor
Tyler Fadal

Tyler Fadal

Academic Advisor

Faculty

The Division of Kinesiology faculty prepares students as leaders and innovators in careers in the public education forum and exercise science.

Division of Kinesiology Faculty

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