Kinesiology and Sports Studies (BS)
Exercise Science Emphasis
Help others become healthier through fitness and explore the important` principles of exercise physiology, motor learning and biomechanics.
Inspire Others to Become Healthier
What’s even better than living a healthy life? Helping others do the same. Learning how to design exercise programs to optimize the human body for health and performance is what the bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and sports studies with exercise science emphasis is all about. This major provides a broad and scientific education about the human body, how it performs during exercise and how it adapts to various training programs. Students will learn to assess fitness, interpret findings, and prescribe individual and group exercise and fitness programs for individuals who are apparently healthy and those with controlled disease.
Graduates will also be skilled in evaluating health behaviors and motivating individuals to modify negative health habits and maintain positive lifestyle behaviors for health promotion. Learning and skill development will occur through a variety of methods including lecture, labs, hands-on experience, as well as an internship. Exercise Science graduates possess knowledge and skills desirable in multiple industries. Graduates enjoy a wide range of career options in the university, corporate, commercial, or community settings.
The degree can also serve as a foundation for advanced study in exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other graduate health programs. Take the next step and apply today!
Focus Your Passion
In addition to the exercise science concentration, the kinesiology and sports studies major also offers:
Kinesiology and Sports Studies (BS) Allied Health Emphasis
The bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and sports studies with an emphasis in allied health provides you a background in kinesiology that prepares you for an allied health graduate program. Take prerequisite courses for allied health programs such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training and other allied health professions. Select support courses based on the prerequisites for specific professional school programs.
Kinesiology and Sports Studies (BS) General Kinesiology Emphasis
The bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and sports studies prepares students for employment in a wide variety of settings in the fitness industry, in the sports and allied health field, rehabilitation clinics, sports teams, and more. The general kinesiology track is designed to prepare individuals for graduate school (e.g. kinesiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy).
Kinesiology and Sports Studies (BS) Strength and Conditioning Emphasis
The bachelor's degree in kinesiology and sports studies with strength and conditioning emphasis prepares students for employment in a wide variety of settings in the fitness industry, in the sports and allied health field, rehabilitation clinics, sports teams and more. The strength and conditioning track is designed to prepare individuals for graduate school (e.g. kinesiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy).
Kinesiology and Sports Studies (BS) Teaching Emphasis
Physical Education Teacher Education – all-level certification is designed to prepare teachers for early childhood through grade twelve in physical education.
See Yourself Succeed with a Degree In Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Hands-On Experience
Our faculty will help you tackle complex topics and discover solutions and methods with hands-on learning.
Career Readiness
Participate in excellence-driven programs that empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a variety of settings. The Department of Health and Human Performance is dedicated to providing you with the knowledge and resources needed to excel.
Science-Centered
Our faculty are committed to evidence-based practice and offer quantitative and qualitative research opportunities.
Our Facilities
Foster your education with a space designed for innovation and collaboration. Our new Nursing and Health Sciences Building features state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that provide you with an unmatched experience.
What You Will Learn
A bachelor's degree in kinesiology and sports studies with a exercise science emphasis will offer you the opportunity to:
- Learn basic and advanced knowledge of human body function and movement
- Engage in fitness assessment, evaluation, and program planning
- Examine concepts in health psychology and behavioral strategies to modify health habits
- Master concepts of physiology, biomechanics, and motor learning
Careers
Gain the recognition you deserve by earning your bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Sports Studies with exercise science emphasis. Our program opens many opportunities within the community.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022
Internship opportunities
The exercise science emphasis does not require an internship. Such experience, however, does provide the foundation employers are often looking for. These are just a few of the companies that partner with Career Development and offer opportunities for A&M-Commerce kinesiology students.
Minors
The exercise science emphasis requires students to choose and complete an 18-hour minor such as:
- Health
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Food Studies
Featured Courses
Course Delivery
Designed for full-time and part-time students, most courses are offered at our main campus in Commerce, while some are online or hybrid.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Phi Pi Delta, the organization for health and human performance majors, provides many benefits to its members:
- Meet new people that share common interests
- Network with key professionals in your field of study
- Receive financial assistance for attending professional conventions
- Engage in social activities with faculty and other students (ex. school activities, homecoming, Texas Rangers games and much more)
- Gain valuable experience that will help your professional career
Undergraduate Program Costs
Program Costs
Tuition and fees for undergraduate students taking 12 credit hours are $4,212 for Texas residents and $9,108 for non-residents.
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- Department of Health & Human Performance
- 903.886.5549
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