Kinesiology and Human Performance
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Program Mission Statement
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.
Career Opportunities
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 |
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.
Department of Kinesiology
Admin
- Amy McFerrin, 432-837-8120, amy.mcferrin@sulross.edu
Department Chair
– Dr. Chris Herrera, 432-837-8375, christopher.herrera@sulross.edu
Box C-17
Alpine, Texas 79832