{"id":798,"date":"2022-08-04T14:13:28","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T14:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/kinesiology\/?page_id=798"},"modified":"2026-05-06T16:14:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T16:14:34","slug":"depts-certs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/kinesiology\/people\/depts-certs\/","title":{"rendered":"Departments and Certifications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"what-is-kinesiology-c9eddd6d-4d05-4f2d-89a0-0aaa28be2045\">What is Kinesiology?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kinesiology (pronounced kin-ee-see-ol-uh-jee) is the study of human movement, exercise, health, and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Tarleton State University, students in Kinesiology explore how the body moves, performs, heals, and responds to exercise. The program prepares students for careers in healthcare, sports performance, coaching, fitness, recreation, and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can pursue multiple academic pathways based on their career goals through two departments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Health and Human Physiology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sport Professions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"health-and-human-physiology-bf9ede43-147f-497b-a8bb-a95b499207c9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/kinesiology\/hhp\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/kinesiology\/hhp\/\">Health and Human Physiology<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Health and Human Physiology focuses on exercise science, human performance, wellness, and preparation for healthcare-related careers and graduate programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"students-interested-in-this-department-often-pursue-careers-in-bfa9f51d-dd91-416f-8857-4b440d5d1e6f\">Students interested in this department often pursue careers in:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physical Therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occupational Therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chiropractic Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physician Assistant Programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercise Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strength and Conditioning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports Performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wellness and Fitness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Students may also prepare for graduate study in Athletic Training (MSAT) and related health professions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sport-professions-e9b900cc-1bd7-4492-b7de-9583a24a5616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/kinesiology\/sports-science\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/kinesiology\/sports-science\/\">Sport Professions<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Sport Professions focuses on leadership, coaching, recreation, education, and sports administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"students-interested-in-this-department-often-pursue-careers-in-fd9c184a-960c-453e-87ab-8735d14e59f8\">Students interested in this department often pursue careers in:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physical Education Teacher Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coaching and Athletics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports Administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recreation and Fitness Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Campus Recreation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Youth and Club Sports Programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Students interested in teaching and coaching at the K-12 level can also pursue teacher certification pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"certifications-53411224-252b-4806-9a48-b20f6ef9f0d1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/kinesiology\/certification\/\">Certifications<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to degree pathways, Tarleton State University offers certifications designed to help students prepare for careers in education, coaching, fitness, and sports performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore available certifications and professional preparation opportunities available through the College of Kinesiology and Sport Science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignnone\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-c7230aea-4196-4e33-8c35-e52e444c12fa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/kinesiology\/certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>View Certifications<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<style class=\"advgb-styles-renderer\">.advgbbtn-c7230aea-4196-4e33-8c35-e52e444c12fa{font-size:18px;color:#ffffff !important;background-color:#4f2d7f !important;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px !important;padding:10px 30px 10px 30px;border-width:1px !important;border-style:none;border-radius:50px !important;}.advgbbtn-c7230aea-4196-4e33-8c35-e52e444c12fa:hover{color:#ffffff !important;background-color:#8e7db3 !important;box-shadow:1px 1px 12px 0px #ccc;opacity:1;transition:all 0.2s ease;}.advgbbtn-c7230aea-4196-4e33-8c35-e52e444c12fa > i {font-size:30px;color:inherit;float:left;margin-right:7px;}<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Kinesiology? Kinesiology (pronounced kin-ee-see-ol-uh-jee) is the study of human movement, exercise, health, and performance. 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