Health Sciences
Kinesiology Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Kinesiology
TLU’s Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology offers hands-on, practical experience to prepare you for a fulfilling career aimed at improving the physical performance in athletes as well as promoting and enhancing wellness for optimal health and disease prevention.
We offer four areas of specialization
with our B.S. in Kinesiology degree:
- Exercise Science
- Rehabilitation Science
- Sport & Fitness Management
- Teaching/Coaching All-Level Certification
Hands-on Learning & Research Opportunities
TLU's Kinesiology students use our motion analysis equipment in the Keiffer Kinesiology Lab for exercise testing, writing exercise prescriptions, and creating personal fitness regimens for faculty, staff, and students. Students also work with professors as lab assistants on major research projects and then present their research at regional conferences such as the Texas American College of Sports Medicine conference.
What Can You Do With A Kinesiology Degree?
| Therapeutic Exercise |
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Sport & Fitness Management |
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| Instruction |
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| Scholarly Study or College-Level Teaching |
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Kinesiology Club
TLU’s student-led Kinesiology Club takes advantage of the many outdoor recreational opportunities in the Texas Hill Country including climbing Enchanted Rock in Fredericksburg, hiking at Pedernales Falls State Park, or kayaking and paddle boarding the Guadalupe River in Seguin. Kinesiology Club students also give back to the community by hosting a field day service project for students with disabilities.
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Master of Athletic Training Program
TLU also offers a competitive entry, professional level program in which students earn a Master of Athletic Training (MAT). The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and upon completion, students are eligible for national certification through the Board of Certification (BOC) and for Texas State Licensure.