Kinesiology and Human Performance at Sul Ross State University provides professional training with a broad application. Through research, quality teaching, and service, it prepares a diverse student population and community for several professional careers in health, fitness, recreation and sports.
The Bachelor of Science with a major in Kinesiology and Human Performance offers three concentrations and a teacher certification track:
- Athletic Training Concentration
- Pre-Professional Concentration
- Sport and Recreation Management Concentration
- All-Level Physical Education Teacher Certification
The Pre-Professional Concentration is designed for students interested in applying for admission to Physical Therapy School and therefore requires several courses (prerequisites) for the pre-physical therapy student to consider taking as part of their chosen degree plan. Recommended courses for pre-physical therapy students may include: Anatomy/Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Statistics. Information and specific prerequisite course work for each physical therapy school can be obtained from your adviser. Students are should also contact the physical therapy school of choice for the most up-to-date information on entrance requirements to ensure that the courses taken at Sul Ross State University will be accepted.
A minor is offered in Kinesiology and Human Performance. It requires 18 semester credit hours of Kinesiology or Physical Education course work including at least 6 hours of upper division (3000 or 4000 level) courses.
A minor is offered in Recreation Administration. The 18-hour minor provides students with knowledge in recreation and leisure services, outdoor skills, leadership and specific training in recreation administration. Students will learn to be effective partners in their community to support others of all ages in the pursuit of active, healthy lifestyles. Required courses include KES 2311, KES 2330, KES 3316, KES 3318, KES 3321 and KES 3330.
The Kinesiology & Human Performance Department is located in the Graves-Pierce Complex where the majority of the classes are taught. The Graves-Pierce Complex (PGC) is connected to the Pete Gallegos Center. The PGC houses an indoor swimming pool, two collegiate size gyms, cross-fit/dance room, wellness area, free-weight room, nautilus machines, racquetball courts, elevated running track, sauna and whirlpool. Additional athletic and sports facilities include tennis courts, football stadium, an all-weather track, baseball and softball fields, intramural fields for soccer, golf and archery.
Careers in Kinesiology and Human Performance
- College Professor
- Exercise Physiologist
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
- Biomechanist
- Sport Psychologist
- City Sports Recreation Director
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Personal Fitness Trainer
- Sports Official
- Athletic Trainer
- Recreation Leader
- Physical Education Teacher
- Health Education Teacher
- Athletic Coach
- Athletic Director
- Physical Education Administrator
- Public Health Education
- Sports Facilities Manager
- Aquatics Specialist
- Choreographer
- Camp Director
- Sports Information Director
- Recreation and Intramural Director
- Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Christopher Herrera, PhD, MBA Chair, Assistant Professor & Graduate Program Coordinator GPC 101 C-28 432.837.8375 christopher.herrera@sulross.edu |
Billy Jack Ray, EdD Assistant Professor / Undergraduate Program Coordinator GPC 101 C-28 432.837.8444 billy.ray@sulross.edu |
Shanna Moody, EdD Assistant Professor / Wellness Coordinator GPC 102-B C-28 432.837.8120 shanna.moody@sulross.edu |
Billy Ray Laxton, MEd, LAT, ATC Associate AD for Sports Medicine / Adjunct Lecturer PPGC 103 C-17 432.837.8241 brl18oh@sulross.edu |
Austin Kiraly, MS Part-Time Lecturer / Football Assistant Coach GPC 107 C-17 432 837 8226 axk20rs@sulross.edu |
Eric Eisenberg, MS Part-time lecturer / Football Assistant Coach GP 107 C-17 432 837 8226 eric.eisenberg@sulross.edu |
Antuan Washington, MS Director, Recreational Programs / Adjunct Lecturer GP C-23 432.837.8792 awashington@sulross.edu |
Anya Malloch, MS, LAT, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer / Adjunct Lecturer PPGC 117-A C-17 432 837 8450 anya.malloch@sulross.edu |
All undergraduates must be advised in order to register/enroll in courses in a future term.
Academic Advisors provide students with schedule planning and degree checklists, identify academic support structures (tutoring) for at-risk students, help new students transition from other institutions, and assist students in deciding on a major. Academic Advisors also provide students with one-on-one instruction on how to use Lobo Online which is the student’s portal to academic and administrative services at Sul Ross State University.
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Kinesiology & Human Performance Major
Freshman Year
Semester I
Semester II
ENG 1301
3 credit hours
MATH 1314
3 credit hours
BIOL 1306, 1307, CHEM 1311, 1312, PHY 1301, 1302 + Lab
4 credit hours
BIOL 1306, 1307, CHEM 1311, 1312, PHY 1301, 1302 + Lab
4 credit hours
HIST 1301
3 credit hours
HIST 1302
3 credit hours
PE 1301
3 credit hours
PE 1306
3 credit hours
KES Activity Class
1 credit hour
COMM 1311
3 credit hours
SRSU 1101
1 credit hour
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Total: 15 sch
Total: 16 sch
Sophomore Year
Semester I
Semester II
ENG 2311
3 credit hours
MATH 1342
3 credit hours
PS 2305
3 credit hours
PS 2306
3 credit hours
BIOL 1306, 1307, CHEM 1311, 1312, PHY 1301, 1302, BIOL 2304 + Lab
4 credit hours
COMM 1310, 1320, ENG 2312, 2315, 2322, 2323, 2331, 2341, THEA 2304, 2336
3 credit hours
KES 2303
3 credit hours
PSY 1302
3 credit hours
ART 1310, FA 1302, 1315, THEA 1310
3 credit hours
KES 2311
3 credit hours
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KES Activity Class
1 credit hour
Total: 16 sch
Total: 16 sch
Junior Year
Semester I
Semester II
ENG 2312, 2315, 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2331, 2341, HIST 2301, 2302, MAS 2301, PHIL 1301 or WS 2301
3 credit hours
KES 3305
3 credit hours
PE 3305
3 credit hours
PE 3307
3 credit hours
Concentration Area Course
3 credit hours
Concentration Area Course
3 credit hours
Concentration Area Course
3 credit hours
Concentration Area Course
3 credit hours
Concentration Area Course
3 credit hours
Concentration Area Course
3 credit hours
Total: 15 sch
Total: 15 sch
Senior Year
Semester I
Semester II
Concentration Area Course
3 credit hours
KES 4360
3 credit hours
Concentration Area Course
3 credit hours
Concentration Area Course
3 credit hours
Concentration Area Course
3 credit hours
University Elective
3 credit hours
Concentration Area Course
3 credit hours
University Elective
3 credit hours
Concentration Area Course
3 credit hours
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Total: 15 sch
Total: 12 sch
Total Credit Hours Required for Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology & Human Performance: 120