Department of Kinesiology
A Message from the Department Chair
Welcome to the Department of Kinesiology at Huston-Tillotson University! After navigating our website, whether you are a first-time freshman, a transfer student, a curious parent, or a colleague from another college or discipline, we hope you have an idea of the range of opportunities that we can offer within kinesiology at HT.
The Department of Kinesiology is committed to the university’s mission, vision, and core values. Other institutions also provide similar degree options as we do at the Department of Kinesiology at HT. However, what sets us apart is our commitment to our students. Teaching is at the heart of what we do. All our classes have a small student-to-teacher ratio, and students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. Faculty members serve as academic advisors to students in all programs. We also have a student organization (Kinesiology Student Association) that is sponsored and mentored by faculty members. The Kinesiology Student Association provides additional opportunities for students to develop leadership skills, interact with professionals in the field, and serve the community. We also have a strong relationship with the University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
I invite you to learn more about our department, and what we have to offer, and explore HT! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by email or telephone. We strive to provide outstanding educational opportunities to our students where diversity of thought matters.
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Mission
Kinesiology is the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life. At Huston-Tillotson University, the kinesiology curriculum is flexible and may be tailored to meet each student’s needs and interests to prepare them for careers in the field of kinesiology and/or post-graduate study in kinesiology or other areas of interest.
The mission of the Department of Kinesiology at Huston-Tillotson University is to prepare a diverse population of students for careers and graduate studies related to teaching physical education, human performance, and exercise science by preparing them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions to exhibit, educate others and promote physical activity and healthy living.
Degrees Offered
The Department of Kinesiology offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in kinesiology with a concentration in physical education (leading to teaching certification) and human performance; and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in kinesiology with a concentration in exercise science and athletic training. Students can also minor in kinesiology. Our degree options serve a variety of students within the university by providing preparation for careers in physical education, coaching, personal trainers, recreation and physical activity leaders, and professional schools in allied health fields such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, as well as other health professions. Please see the program descriptions below for degree plans and course descriptions.
Current Degree Plans
(Students Who Enrolled at HT on or After Fall 2021)
Click here to learn about the requirements for a minor in kinesiology.
Important Note: For students who enrolled at HT prior to the Fall of 2021, you can find the degree plans for your bulletin year below.
Degree Plans for Students in Catalog Years Prior to 2021
(Students Who Enrolled at HT Prior to Fall 2021)
Department of Kinesiology Newsroom
Department of Kinesiology Signs Articulation Agreement with Sterling College’s Master of Athletic Training
March 29, 2023. The Department of Kinesiology at Huston-Tillotson University signed an articulation agreement with Sterling College (Sterling, Kansas) to create a direct path for HT kinesiology undergraduates to get admittance into Sterling College’s Graduate Athletic Training Program. To learn more, contact Dr. Carlos M. Cervantes for details.
Department of Kinesiology Signs Articulation Agreement with Texas Lutheran University’s Master of Athletic Training
September 15, 2022. The Department of Kinesiology at Huston-Tillotson University signed an articulation agreement with Texas Lutheran University to create a 3+2 direct path for HT kinesiology undergraduates to pursue a Master of Athletic Training (MAT) at Texas Lutheran University. The agreement enables kinesiology students to complete three years of coursework at HT, and subsequently transition into TLU’s MAT. As a result, the students receive a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from HT and a Master of Athletic Training degree from TLU within a give-year progression. To learn more about this agreement, click here.
Department of Kinesiology Signs Articulation Agreement with Texas State University’s Exercise Science Graduate Program
April 18, 2022. The Department of Kinesiology at Huston-Tillotson University signed an articulation agreement with Texas State University to create a direct pathway for undergraduate students at HT into the Master of Science in Exercise Science program at Texas State University. Under this agreement, students may pursue graduate degree options in exercise science such as health and rehabilitation sciences, physical activity literacy, strength and conditioning, and sport coaching. To learn more about this historic agreement click here.
To find out more about these articulation agreements and how you as a current or future student may benefit from them, please contact Dr. Carlos M. Cervantes at cmcervantes@htu.edu or at (512) 505-6462.
Helpful Resources
Click here to download the “Careers in Kinesiology: A Career Guide to HT Majors in Kinesiology.”
The Department of Kinesiology at HT is a member of the American Kinesiology Association.
