Department of Health, Kinesiology and Sport Studies
Undergraduate Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Option IV - (Concentration I) - Teacher Certification
- Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Option IV - (Concentration II) - Non-Teaching
- Bachelor of Science in Health Studies (CHES Certification) Option I (Concentration III) Non-Teaching
- Bachelor of Science in Health Studies, Bachelor of Science Option I (Concentration II) Non-Teaching
- Bachelor of Science in Health Studies Option I - Teacher Certification
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Option II - (Concentration I) - Teacher Certification
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Option II - (Concentration I) - Recreation & Leisure Studies Concentration - Non-Teaching
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Option II - (Concentration II) - Recreation & Leisure Studies Concentration - Non-Teaching
- Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Option III - (Concentration I) - Business Non-Teaching
- Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Option III - (Concentration II) - Health Non-Teaching
- Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Option III - (Concentration II) - Kinesiology Non-Teaching
- Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Option III - (Concentration IV) - Journalism Non-Teaching
- Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Option III - (Concentration V) - Radio, Television & Film Non-Teaching
Minor(s):
Graduate Degree(s):
- Master of Science in Health & Kinesiology (Health Education Concentration)
- Master of Science in Health & Kinesiology (Kinesiology Concentration)
- Master of Science in Sport Studies and Sport Leadership (Sport Administration Concentration Non-Thesis)
- Master of Science in Sport Studies and Sport Leadership (Sport Administration Concentration Thesis Option)
- Master of Science in Sport Studies and Sport Leadership (Sport Management Concentration Non-Thesis)
- Master of Science in Sport Studies and Sport Leadership (Sport Management Concentration Thesis Option)
The Department of Health, Kinesiology and Sport Studies offers courses in Athletic Training (ATR), Health (HED), Kinesiology (KIN), Physical Education (PE), Recreation & Leisure Studies (REC), Sport Management (SPMT), and Sport Studies (EDSS), four undergraduate degrees, two graduate degrees, four graduate certificates, two executive doctoral certificates, and doctoral concentration in Sport Education in partnership with the Department of Curriculum & Instruction. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Athletic Training, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Studies, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Kinesiology, and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Sport Management are offered on the undergraduate level; the Master of Science (M.S.) in Health and Kinesiology and Master of Science (M.S.) in Sport Studies & Sport Leadership are offered at the graduate level. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Athletic Training, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Studies, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Kinesiology, and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Sport Management are offered on the undergraduate level; the Master of Science (M.S.) in Health and Kinesiology, Master of Science (M.S.) in Sport Studies & Sport Leadership, and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum & Instruction with a Concentration in Sport Education as well as Graduate Certificates and Executive Doctoral Certificates (the certificates are available through TSU Online) are offered at the graduate level. The Department offers four minors (of which two are available through TSU Online), one in Health Studies, one in Kinesiology, one in Recreation and Leisure, and one in Sport Management, for students pursuing undergraduate degrees in other instructional units at the University. Students may also earn Texas Teacher Certification for the state of Texas either in Health Studies or Kinesiology through the Educator Preparation Program in the College of Education in conjunction with the two undergraduate degrees offered. Members of the Department and department facilities are located in the Health and Physical Education Building with the Department Office located in Room 103.
Students who are interested in detailed information regarding the Master of Science in Health and Kinesiology or Master of Science (M.S.) in Sport Studies & Sport Leadership, or the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum & Instruction with a Concentration in Sport Education as well as the Graduate Certificates and Executive Doctoral Certificates should consult the Graduate School Bulletin of Texas Southern University.
The primary mission of the Department of Health, Kinesiology and Sport Studies is to prepare students for entry into the workforce and for graduate study. A secondary mission is to ensure that all students matriculating through the University have an understanding of the importance of wellness and health-related fitness upon society.
All first time freshman must enroll in FS 102 Freshman Seminar/ first Year Experience within their first semester of attendance. Transfer students may substitute FS 102 with any college level course to complete the total credit hours required for graduation by their degree plan.
In pursuing either the B.S. in Athletic Training, B.S. in Health Studies, the B.S. in Kinesiology or the B.S. in Sport Management, there are several concentrations of study, two concentrations for the B.S. in Athletic Training three concentrations for the B.S. in Health Studies, two concentrations for the B.S. in Kinesiology and five concentrations for the B.S. in Sport Management. Completion of the B.S. in Health Studies – EC-12 (Option I, Concentration I), the B.S. in Kinesiology – All Levels Teaching (Option II, Concentration I), and B.S. in Athletic Training All Levels Teaching (Option IV, Concentration I), require matriculating students to be admitted to the Educator Preparation Program in the College of Education. Completion of the B.S. in Health Studies – non-teaching (Option I, Concentration II), B.S. in Health Studies (CHES Certification) – non-teaching (Option I, Concentration III), the B.S. in Athletic Training – non-teaching (Option IV, Concentration II), the B.S. in Kinesiology/Recreation & Leisure Studies – non-teaching (Option II, Concentration IV), requires an internship. Both Athletic Training options, concentrations I and II also require a mandatory 1350 hour externship working under a certified/licensed athletic trainer. Completion of the B.S. in Sport Management/Business (Option III, Concentration I), B.S. in Sport Management/Health (Option III, Concentration II), B.S. in Sport Management/Kinesiology (Option III, Concentration III), B.S. in Sport Management/Journalism (Option III, Concentration IV), and B.S. in Sport Management/Radio, Television, Film (Option III, Concentration V) require an internship.
Requirements for the B.S. in Health Studies, B.S. in Kinesiology, B.S. in Sport Management and the four minors (Health Studies, Kinesiology, Recreation and Leisure, and Sport Management) are summarized. Interested students must first be admitted to the University, and must satisfy the TSI requirements. Students are admitted after review by a departmental committee; and, once admitted, they are assigned an official advisor who should be consulted on a semester or term basis and who will guide those students in need of being admitted to the Education Preparation Program in that process. The advisor will also advise students with regard to their status for graduation as they enter and complete the senior year. After completion of PE 112 Team Sports II, KIN 211 Individual Sports & Activities, KIN 212 Individual Sports/ActivitiesII, KIN 127 Foundations I, KIN 233 Foundations II, and KIN 235 Intro to Adapted Physical Ed during the sophomore year, Kinesiology majors will be administered a departmental diagnostic comprehensive examination in KIN 302 Phys Fitness Progs Elem & Sec. All requirements for the Educator Preparation Program must be met (consult previous section of this document under the College of Education), and students must have an overall GPA of 3.00 or better to enter the program. Courses designated as major courses must be completed with grades of “B” or better, where grades of “C-“ are unacceptable, and grade restrictions referenced for the Educator Preparation Program must also be adhered to. Prior to graduation, a comprehensive departmental exit examination is administered to seniors.
- Athletic Training, Bachelor of Science Option IV - (Concentration I) - Teacher Certification
- Athletic Training, Bachelor of Science Option IV - (Concentration II) - Non-Teaching
- Health Studies, Bachelor of Science (CHES Certification) Option I (Concentration III) Non-Teaching
- Health Studies, Bachelor of Science Option I (Concentration II) Non-Teaching
- Health Studies, Bachelor of Science Option I - Teacher Certification
- Health Studies, Minor
- Kinesiology, Bachelor of Science Option II - (Concentration I) - Teacher Certification
- Kinesiology, Bachelor of Science Option II - (Concentration I) - Recreation & Leisure Studies Concentration - Non-Teaching
- Kinesiology, Bachelor of Science Option II - (Concentration II) - Recreation & Leisure Studies Concentration - Non-Teaching
- Kinesiology, Minor
- Recreation & Leisure Studies, Minor
- Sport Management, Bachelor of Science Option III - (Concentration I) - Business Non-Teaching
- Sport Management, Bachelor of Science Option III - (Concentration II) - Health Non-Teaching
- Sport Management, Bachelor of Science Option III - (Concentration II) - Kinesiology Non-Teaching
- Sport Management, Bachelor of Science Option III - (Concentration IV) - Journalism Non-Teaching
- Sport Management, Bachelor of Science Option III - (Concentration V) - Radio, Television & Film Non-Teaching
- Sport Management, Minor