Health Sciences
Kinesiology Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Kinesiology
¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼'s Kinesiology program is specially designed to develop student:
CAPABILITIES for success in professional employment and graduate studies
COMPASSION for helping others live productive, healthy, and meaningful lives
CONNECTIONS with employers, graduate schools, and internship sites
We offer four areas of specialization
with our B.S. in Kinesiology degree:
Our Alumni - Where They Are Now
"The small community and intimate atmosphere at ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ made a huge impact on my personal and professional growth today. The relationships and memories that were created will last a lifetime."
- Cedric Whitaker, 2015 ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ graduate and Assistant Special Teams Coach for the Carolina Panthers
Hands-on Learning & Research Opportunities
 | ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼'s Kinesiology students use our motion analysis equipment in the Kieffer Kinesiology Lab for exercise testing, writing exercise prescriptions, and creating personal fitness regimens for faculty, staff, and students. Students also work with professors as lab assistants on major research projects and then present their research at regional conferences such as the Texas American College of Sports Medicine conference. |
During the last semester of their senior year, Kinesiology students take a capstone course that is a culmination of their experience at ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼. The course (KINS 434) includes the application of knowledge learned in the discipline and a reflection on leadership and service. Students demonstrate knowledge and ability in written and oral communication, ethical reasoning, and research presentation skills appropriate for a graduating senior. |  |
 | ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼ offers a Pickleball class at Seguin's new Pickleball courts about one mile from campus. The complex features nine tournament ready courts with LED lighting. Courts are open from 8 am to 10 pm daily and available on a first come first served basis. |
Kinesiology Students in the Community
The Introduction to Adaptive Physical Education course (KINS 232) provides opportunities for students to develop competencies for teaching physical education to persons with disabilities.
What Can You Do With A Kinesiology Degree?
| Therapeutic Exercise |
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Sport & Fitness Management |
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| Instruction |
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| Scholarly Study or College-Level Teaching |
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| Military / Law Enforcement / Fire Fighting / EMT |
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Kinesiology Club
¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¿ª½±¼Ç¼’s student-led Kinesiology Club takes advantage of the many outdoor recreational opportunities in the Texas Hill Country including climbing Enchanted Rock in Fredericksburg, hiking at Pedernales Falls State Park, or kayaking and paddle boarding the Guadalupe River in Seguin. Kinesiology Club students also give back to the community by hosting a field day service project for students with disabilities.
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