School of Kinesiology
Mission
The mission of the School of Kinesiology is to prepare our students for careers within the Kinesiology and Sport industry. We seek to provide quality educational opportunities related to sport, exercise science, human performance, and allied health; offer transformative leadership experiences through service; and enhance the students' optimal wellness through a robust professional development program. The School of Kinesiology strives to create an atmosphere that embraces a team culture in which we BUILD FEARLESS CHAMPIONS who are prepared to succeed in the diverse field of Kinesiology and Sport. #TeamKinesiology
Vision
The School of Kinesiology will provide tomorrow’s leaders with purpose-driven educational experiences that will enhance their knowledge, skills, and confidence related to their chosen career field within the Kinesiology & Sport industry. We will be the premier BUILDER of FEARLESS CHAMPIONS within the academic disciplines of Kinesiology.
Departments and Programs
The School of Kinesiology consists of two academic departments - the Department of Health & Human Performance and the Department of Sport Science - one of which offers graduate degrees.
- Department of Sport Science
- Master of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sport Administration prepares the student interested in administration of athletic programs at the youth sport, high school, collegiate, and professional levels.
- Master of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science prepares students interested in the exercise industry to become certified exercise professionals.
| KINE 5303 | Research in Kinesiology | 3 |
| Choose between KINE 5088 or KINE 5399 | 3-6 | |
| Thesis (Thesis students must complete 6 hours of credit) | ||
| Internship | ||
| Select 9-12 hours from the following (Thesis students needs to take 9 hours) | 9-12 | |
| Advanced Psychological Aspects of Sports | ||
| Principles of Sport Organization | ||
| Administration of Athletics | ||
| Social Psychology in Sports | ||
| Health Trends in Sport Administration | ||
| Global Sports | ||
| Managing Sport Events | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Sports Medicine | ||
| Administrative Practices in Sports Medicine | ||
| Special Topics in Sports Medicine | ||
| Leadership and Professional Development | ||
| Exercise Physiology | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Sport Management | ||
| Sport Ethics | ||
| Sport Marketing | ||
| Sport Sales | ||
| Exercise Prescription Through the Lifespan | ||
| Facilities in Kinesiology, Athletics, and Recreation | ||
| Adapted Exercise and Sport | ||
| Sport Finance | ||
| Teaching in Kinesiology | ||
| Women in Sports | ||
| Sport Media | ||
| Theory of Exercise Programming and Evaluation | ||
| Laboratory and Research Techniques in Exercise Science | ||
| Statistics in Kinesiology | ||
| Motor Learning | ||
| Advanced Principles of Athletic Coaching | ||
| Law for Sport and Recreation | ||
| History of Sport | ||
| Fitness and Wellness Applications in Athletic Training | ||
| Seminar | ||
| Problems | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Exercise Science
| KINE 5320 | Exercise Physiology 1 | 3 |
| KINE 5330 | Teaching in Kinesiology 1 | 3 |
| KINE 5333 | Theory of Exercise Programming and Evaluation 1 | 3 |
| KINE 5335 | Laboratory and Research Techniques in Exercise Science 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Sport Administration
| KINE 5304 | Principles of Sport Organization 1 | 3 |
| KINE 5323 | Sport Marketing 1 | 3 |
| KINE 5329 | Sport Finance 1 | 3 |
| KINE 5343 | Law for Sport and Recreation 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Dr. Kayla Peak, Dean
School of Kinesiology
Wisdom Gym
Box T-0370
Stephenville, TX 76402
254-968-9824
peak@tarleton.edu