College of College of Kinesiology & Sport Science

Where movement meets passion.

Greetings, Texans!

I’m Dr. Kayla Peak, Dean of the College of Kinesiology & Sport Science at Tarleton State University — and I want to personally welcome you to the Tarleton State family. We are fired up you’re here.

You didn’t choose this path by accident. You’re competitive. You’re future-focused. You’re career-minded. And you’re ready to train for something bigger than a degree — you are preparing for a profession.

Smiling woman with curly hair wearing a white jacket and necklace. — Dr. Peak, Dean of the College of Kinesiology & Sport Professions

Kinesiology Faculty with purple background. — Faculty at the Dr. Wendell Sadler Distinguished Speaker Series, featuring United States Congressman Roger Williams .

Group of hikers giving thumbs up in a mountainous landscape. — Mr. Zoch’s Outdoor Adventure class went on a hike in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

In the College of Kinesiology & Sport Science, our students don’t sit on the bench. From day one, you step into a system built to develop leaders in two high-impact arenas where preparation meets opportunity and ambition turns into action.

Mission

The mission of the College of Kinesiology and Sport Science is to provide educational opportunities related to movement and health, provide leadership experiences through service, and promote the total well-being of students, not only for a career but for a lifetime. The kinesiology and sport science faculty strive to Build Fearless Champions within our two departments of Health and Human Physiology and Sport Professions. Please continue to scroll to see the degrees and programs offered.

Athlete in a lab wearing a breathing mask and Tarleton State University shirt.

Department of Health and Human Physiology

Battle ropes and a 10 lb medicine ball on green turf.

Department of Sport Professions

Health Science Track

Health Sciences Track – Your Pre-Professional Training Camp
If your goal is to earn acceptance into elite health science programs, this is where you build your edge.

This is your pre-professional training ground — intentionally designed to ensure you complete the prerequisite courses required for admission into Nursing School and advanced Allied Health graduate programs. Every class, every lab, every advising session is structured to position you as a top-tier applicant.

We prepare students to compete — and win acceptance — in high-demand pathways, including:
• Nursing
• Physical Therapy
• Physician Assistant
• Occupational Therapy
• Sonography
• Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Cardiac Rehabilitation, and many more healthcare professions
We don’t just prepare you to graduate — we prepare you to advance.

Sport Science Track

Sport Science Track – Build Your Championship Career
If you see yourself building championship programs, leading high-impact sport and fitness organizations, or driving peak performance — this is your arena.

We prepare students for dynamic careers in:
• Coaching
• Sport Management
• Strength & Conditioning
• Wellness & Performance
• Teaching & Physical Education
• And other sport and performance professions
You won’t just study sport — you’ll learn how to lead it, grow it, manage it, and strengthen it. From sport sales and business operations to legal strategy, tactical strength, personal training, and group fitness leadership, you’ll develop the tools today’s sport industry demands.

Through hands-on reps, real-world application, industry engagement, and intentional career mentoring, you’ll graduate ready to compete for — and win — career opportunities immediately..