Undergraduate Program Overview

Degrees Offered:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Public Health Sciences

  • Bachelor of Arts in Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology

  • Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology

A minimum of 120 semester hours is required for the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in one of the degree programs within the Department of Kinesiology. In addition to the University course requirements, majors must complete 42-43 hours of course work in one of two Bachelor of Arts programs (Sports Medicine & Exercise Physiology and Public Health Sciences) or 64 hours of course work in the Bachelor of Science program (Sports Medicine & Exercise Physiology). The list of requirements can be obtained by clicking on the Degree Requirements PDF documents below. Students should consult the appropriate faculty advisor for personalized degree planning tailored to their desired career path.

Contacts/Advisors:

  1. Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology - Dr. Augusto X. Rodriguez, Dr. Amanda Perkins-Ball, and Dr. Laura Kabiri
  2. Public Health Sciences - Dr. Heidi Perkins, Dr. Cassandra Diep, and Dr. Isabelle Kusters

It is recommended that first year students schedule KINE 120 or HEAL 119, depending on which degree they choose. See the General Announcements and contact the Office of Academic Advising for more details. Our school also has an O-Week page about our department.

Degree Requirements

2025 Course Schedules

Distribution Courses

  • KINE 301: Human Physiology (Distribution III)

Programs under Kinesiology

Extra Opportunities

Contact Information


KINESIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

S203 Tudor Fieldhouse

(713)348-8318 (Office)
(713)348-8808 (Fax)

PHYSICAL ADDRESS

6100 Main St, MS-545 Houston, TX 77005

Our offices are located on the 2nd floor of Tudor Fieldhouse on the east side of the building. The easiest way to access our suite is to enter through the front entrance that faces the Inner Loop. You'll see the court in front of you. Turn left, then turn right, and turn right up the stairs. At the top of the stairs, turn right into the hallway. Our suite will be through the open door ahead on the left.