Division of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Welcome future and current Panthers to the Division of Kinesiology and Physical Education at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU).

Our division’s vision and mission provide the roadmap to our becoming the premiere educational experience for students interested in redefining the boundaries of human potential. Here, we don’t just study movement – we celebrate it. We understand that kinesiology and physical education are not solely about sports or exercise, but about understanding the profound connection between movement, health, and human potential.

What awaits you in Kinesiology and Physical Education at PVAMU:

  • A robust curriculum that marries theory with practice, ensuring that you graduate not just with knowledge but with competence.
  • Coming soon – State-of-the-art facilities and equipment to provide you with the best training and research experience.
  • Engaged and dedicated faculty who are leaders in their fields, ready to mentor, guide, and inspire.
  • Opportunities for internships, research, and outreach that transcend the classroom and allow you to impact the community.

Vision

To be a globally recognized epicenter dedicated to the study and promotion of human movement, sport, wellness, and fitness ensuring our scholars, educators, and students have the expertise and resources for meaningful societal impact.

Mission

To educate both students and the wider community on the foundational science underpinning human movement and sport and the principles and practice of physical education. Focused on student-centered education, we champion inclusivity and uplift minority perspectives, paving the way for a universally empowered understanding of holistic healthcare.

Program Degree Offered
Kinesiology BS
Physical Education MS, MED
 

E-Sports Courses

ESPT 1301 Introduction to eSports: 3 semester hours.

This course will give students an in-depth historical overview of eSports through the introduction of the ecosystem of eSports including but not limited to potential careers, gaming events, developer titles, and leagues. Through studies, lectures, and hands on assignments, students will gain a through understanding of numerous of eSports-related topics.

ESPT 2301 The Business of eSports and Virtual Reality: 3 semester hours.

This course will examine the in-depth business strategies of the eSports industry designed to increase and sustain consumer demand, sales, marketing, sponsorships, economics, new media and communications strategies, and consumer research.

ESPT 3301 eSports and Virtual Reality Physical Training and Rehab: 3 semester hours.

This course provides an overview of common eSports injuries with corresponding rehabilitation strategies as well as strength and conditioning programs used to prevent injury through the lens of health and sport science. Students will learn team and individual eSports skill coaching and analysis, including relevant theories of motor learning and control and sport psychology.
Prerequisites: ESPT 1301 and ESPT 2301.

ESPT 3699 Independent Study: 1-6 semester hour.

Reading, research, and/or field work on selected topics.

ESPT 4699 Independent Study: 1-6 semester hour.

Reading, research, and/or field work on selected topics.

Health & Kinesiology Courses

HKIN 1101 Swimming I: 1 semester hour.

Instruction is offered at beginning levels of skills with emphasis on the development of total fitness and recreational skills for leisure time. All classes are coeducational.

HKIN 1106 Gymnastics: 1 semester hour.

Instruction is offered at beginning levels of skills with emphasis on the development of total fitness and recreational skills for leisure time. All classes are coeducational.

HKIN 1108 Fundamentals of Golf I: 1 semester hour.

Instruction is offered at beginning levels of skills with emphasis on the development of total fitness and recreational skills for leisure time. All classes are coeducational.

HKIN 1109 Badminton I: 1 semester hour.

Instruction is offered at beginning levels of skills with emphasis on the development of total fitness and recreational skills for leisure time. All classes are coeducational.

HKIN 1110 Basketball and Volleyball I: 1 semester hour.

Instruction is offered at beginning levels of skills with emphasis on the development of total fitness and recreational skills for leisure time. All classes are coeducational.

HKIN 1111 Flag and Touch Football I: 1 semester hour.

Instruction is offered at beginning levels of skills with emphasis on the development of total fitness and recreational skills for leisure time. All classes are coeducational.

HKIN 1112 Conditioning and Self Analysis: 1 semester hour.

Instruction is offered at beginning levels of skills with emphasis on the development of total fitness and recreational skills for leisure time. All classes are coeducational.

HKIN 1114 Personal Defense Activities: 1 semester hour.

Instruction is offered at beginning levels of skills with emphasis on the development of total fitness and recreational skills for leisure time. All classes are coeducational.

HKIN 1120 Aerobic Activities: 1 semester hour.

Instruction is offered at beginning levels of skills with emphasis on the development of total fitness and recreational skills for leisure time. All classes are coeducational.

HKIN 1122 Jogging and Track and Field Activities: 1 semester hour.

Instruction is offered at beginning levels of skills with emphasis on the development of total fitness and recreational skills for leisure time. All classes are coeducational.

HKIN 1123 Bowling I: 1 semester hour.

Instruction is offered at beginning levels of skills with emphasis on the development of total fitness and recreational skills for leisure time. All classes are coeducational.

HKIN 1124 Racquetball: 1 semester hour.

Instruction is offered at beginning levels of skills with emphasis on the development of total fitness and recreational skills for leisure time. All classes are coeducational.

HKIN 1125 Wrestling I: 1 semester hour.

Instruction is offered at beginning levels of skills with emphasis on the development of total fitness and recreational skills for leisure time. All classes are coeducational.

HKIN 1127 Cycling: 1 semester hour.

Instruction is offered at beginning levels of skills with emphasis on the development of total fitness and recreational skills for leisure time. All classes are coeducational.

HKIN 1128 Tennis I: 1 semester hour.

Instruction is offered at beginning levels of skills with emphasis on the development of total fitness and recreational skills for leisure time. All classes are coeducational.

HKIN 1129 Archery I: 1 semester hour.

Instruction is offered at beginning levels of skills with emphasis on the development of total fitness and recreational skills for leisure time. All classes are coeducational.

HKIN 1130 Weight Training: 1 semester hour.

Instruction is offered at beginning levels of skills with emphasis on the development of total fitness and recreational skills for leisure time. All classes are coeducational.

HKIN 1164 Physical Fitness: 1 semester hour.

Instruction is offered at beginning levels of skills with emphasis on the development of total fitness and recreational skills for leisure time. All classes are coeducational.

HKIN 1306 First Aid, Safety and CPR: 3 semester hours.

Certification program (The American Red Cross) for emergency care procedures for illness, injury, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

HKIN 2307 Psycho-Social Aspects of Sport: 3 semester hours.

This course will engage psychological and sociological perspectives toward understanding sports and physical activity as both personal engagements and social phenomena. Topics will include sport-based youth development, mental health and physical activity, performance enhancement, and sport and social issues.

HKIN 2308 Practicum in Kinesiology and Sport: 3 semester hours.

This course provides experiential learning opportunities for students to apply and integrate knowledge acquired through coursework, develop skills, clarify values, and develop capacity to contribute to their professional and community organizations. Students will also be able to clarify and broaden their career goals further refining necessary competencies and skills for their proposed career objectives. Work is supervised by personnel within the approved work site.
Prerequisites: KINE 1303 or KINE 1330.

HKIN 3366 Exercise Physiology: 3 semester hours.

This course is a study of the physiological bases of exercise and physical conditioning through investigation of the body’s response to exercise; measurement of the metabolic efficiency during exercise, neuromuscular efficiency, and body composition.
Prerequisites: (KINE 3023 or HKIN 3302) and (MATH 1113 or MATH 1314).

HKIN 3699 Independent Study: 1-6 semester hour.

Readings, research and/or field work on selected topics.

HKIN 4304 Athletic Injuries: 3 semester hours.

Theory and practice of prevention and treatment of athletic injuries; laboratory experience in techniques of massaging and bandaging.
Prerequisites: KINE 3023 or HKIN 3302.

Kinesiology Courses

KINE 1201 Sports Skills I: 2 semester hours.

Theory and application of fundamental skills in flag and touch football, soccer, wrestling and gymnastics I.

KINE 1202 Sports Skills II: 2 semester hours.

Emphasis given to theory and application skills for fundamentals in badminton, bowling, tennis, and racquetball.

KINE 1208 Fundamentals of Human Movement: 2 semester hours.

Theory and practice in movement improvisation, exploration, and rhythmic exercising methods and fundamentals of presenting creative and rhythmic activities to elementary age children.

KINE 1215 Low Organized Games: 2 semester hours.

Instruction is offered at beginning levels of skills with emphasis on the development of total fitness and recreational skills for leisure time. All classes are coeducational.

KINE 1330 Foundation to Kinesiology: 3 semester hours.

Instruction is offered at beginning levels with emphasis on mechanical principles that regulate human movement, how to analyze movement and how to create the efficient movements possible to increase structure of the human body.

KINE 2205 Intramural and Recreational Sports: 2 semester hours.

Theory and practice in organizing and conducting tournaments, meets, and field days.

KINE 2303 Lifeguarding: 3 semester hours.

Demonstration and practice in knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatics emergencies. Students have opportunity to complete requirements for the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification. Recommended proficiency in five basic strokes (front and back crawls; elementary back, side and breast strokes).

KINE 2304 Coaching Individual and Dual Sports: 3 semester hours.

This course is designed for majors with intermediate and advanced skills. Students deal with strategy, rules, and court layouts with special emphasis on fundamentals and materials for individual and dual sports.
Prerequisites: KINE 1151 or KINE 1215.

KINE 2306 Outdoor Performance Activities: 3 semester hours.

Introduction to outdoor activities with emphasis on principles and purposes; skills and activities for individual and group activities; practices and skills of low and high intensity levels.

KINE 2307 Psycho-Social Aspects of Sport: 3 semester hours.

This course will engage psychological and sociological perspectives toward understanding sports and physical activity as both personal engagements and social phenomena. Topics will include sport-based youth development, mental health and physical activity, performance enhancement, and sport and social issues.

KINE 2308 Practicum in Kinesiology and Sport: 3 semester hours.

This course provides experiential learning opportunities for students to apply and integrate knowledge acquired through coursework, develop skills, clarify values, and develop capacity to contribute to their professional and community organizations. Students will also be able to clarify and broaden their career goals further refining necessary competencies and skills for their proposed career objectives. Work is supervised by personnel within the approved work site.
Prerequisites: KINE 1303 or KINE 1330.

KINE 3301 Water Safety Instruction: 3 semester hours.

Swimming and lifesaving skills required for water safety instruction. Opportunity for completion of requirements for the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Certification.

KINE 3302 Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology: 3 semester hours.

A scientific study of the structural kinesiology and biomechanics of human movement.
Prerequisites: (BIOL 2401 or BIOL 1054) and (BIOL 2402 or BIOL 1064) and (KINE 1208 or KINE 1082).

KINE 3303 Movement Activities for Elementary Children: 3 semester hours.

Theory of Kinesiology for young children; classroom demonstration and field laboratory assignments. Emphasis is placed on stages of development and gross motor skills.
Prerequisites: (KINE 1151 or KINE 1215) and (KINE 1082 or KINE 1208).

KINE 3305 Theory and Practice of Officiating: 3 semester hours.

Treats the theory and practice of officiating selected sports; emphasis on rules, mechanics, and officiating individual, dual and team sports.
Prerequisites: (KINE 1303 or KINE 1330).

KINE 3306 Theory and Practice of Coaching: 3 semester hours.

Theory and strategy of coaching football, basketball, and volleyball.
Prerequisites: (KINE 1082 or KINE 1208) and (KINE 1303 or KINE 1330).

KINE 3365 Motor Learning and Control: 3 semester hours.

This course is designed to review basic principles of motor control and motor learning with emphasis on the application of these principles in the neurologic population.
Prerequisites: (KINE 1082 or KINE 1208) and (KINE 1303 or KINE 1330).

KINE 3699 Independent Study: 1-6 semester hour.

Readings, research and/or field work on selected topics.

KINE 4303 Measurement and Evaluation: 3 semester hours.

This course is a study of various kinds of tests and test usage in the field of health and kinesiology. Students are exposed to and participate in practical experiences in the 1) construction and administration of tests, 2) application and use of elementary statistics to manipulate data, and 3) interpretation of results.
Prerequisites: KINE 3023 or KINE 3302.

KINE 4304 Athletic Injuries: 3 semester hours.

Theory and practice of prevention and treatment of athletic injuries; laboratory experience in techniques of massaging and bandaging.
Prerequisites: KINE 3023 or KINE 3302.

KINE 4305 Special Topics in Health and Kinesiology: 3 semester hours.

Detailed study of selected topic and activities.

KINE 4306 Adapted Physical Activity: 3 semester hours.

A study of the general organization of programs of therapeutic exercise, recreational sports, and aquatic skills for use in correctional procedures; evaluation and classification of exercises; practice in planning and presenting activities for special programs.

KINE 4307 Secondary Kinesiology: 3 semester hours.

Scientific examination of current human movement concepts, emphasis on curricular and evaluative concepts designed to assist the student in selecting, appraising, utilizing and analyzing movement related materials, resources, and instruments.
Prerequisites: KINE 3033 or KINE 3303.

KINE 4308 Administrative Management of Kinesiology: 3 semester hours.

This course studies the principles and fundamentals in the organization, administration and supervision of the health, kinesiology, intramural, and athletic programs.
Prerequisites: KINE 1208 and KINE 1217 and BIOL 2301 and BIOL 2101 and BIOL 2302 and BIOL 2102.

KINE 4309 Practicum in Athletic Training: 3 semester hours.

Designed to acquaint the Athletic Trainer Intern, Pre-Physical Therapist, and Sports Certified Specialist with the principles of application for an orthopedic examination of the joints and muscles. A hands-on clinical approach to physical assessment and rehabilitation techniques involving basic theories and principles.
Prerequisites: KINE 4232 or KINE 4322.

KINE 4310 Research Methods: 3 semester hours.

This course is designed to acclimate students to current research and the research process in their chosen field of study through exploration of scientific writings.

KINE 4315 Education Preparation: 3 semester hours.

Detailed study of selected topics and activities.

KINE 4322 Advanced Athletic Injuries: 3 semester hours.

This course provides knowledge of clinical procedures with an emphasis on application techniques, therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise, and rehabilitative practices.
Prerequisites: KINE 4304 or KINE 4042.

KINE 4323 Fitness Program: 3 semester hours.

This course uses health, wellness and fitness assessments to develop healthy lifestyles.

KINE 4334 Athletic Injury Assessment: 3 semester hours.

Theory and practice of the evaluation and diagnosis process for musculoskeletal injuries as well as recognition and referral for other injuries and illnesses. Laboratory experience with on and off-field assessment and evaluation procedures.

KINE 4399 Independent Study: 1-3 semester hour.

Readings, research and/or field work on selected topics.

KINE 4619 Internship in Health and Kinesiology: 6 semester hours.

Supervised study and practice in community, recreation, sports, fitness, and rehabilitation centers, hospitals, clinics, and other approved agencies, organizations and institutions.
Prerequisites: KINE 2308.

KINE 4699 Independent Study: 1-6 semester hour.

Readings, research and/or field work on selected topics.

Physical Education Courses

PHED 5313 Physical Education Curriculum: 3 semester hours.

Study of activities, aims, objectives, and outcomes as they relate to courses and their construction. Development of a course of study based on individual student needs.

PHED 5314 Sociology of Sport: 3 semester hours.

The reasons for studying sport are reviewed, and they include personal development, scholarly study, and professional practice. Since sport is so pervasive in U.S. society, studying its effects and its contribution to society is important. Through studying sport we can recognize historical precedents in sport, health, and physical activity. The sport sciences are categorized in three domains: (1) biophysical, (2) psychosocial, and (3) sociocultural. These three domains contain 10 individual sport sciences, which are integrated and allow us to better use and interpret our knowledge.

PHED 5330 Research Methods: 3 semester hours.

Design and methodologies for health education and physical education. Data collection, statistical applications, analyses, interpretation for evaluation and reporting.

PHED 5350 Teaching Physical Education: 3 semester hours.

A study of traditional and innovative teaching techniques in physical education, including the practical application of teaching styles.

PHED 5399 Independent Study: 1-3 semester hour.

Readings, research and/or field work on selected topics.

Sport Management Courses

SPMT 1302 Foundations of Sport Management: 3 semester hours.

This course studies the intricacies involved in the management and leadership of sport programs in health, kinesiology and sports management. Specific management techniques, administration techniques and theories will be studied to provide the foundation for effective leadership and supervision of sport programs. This course will also provide a study of administrative considerations of various sport programs, including aims, policies, principles, staffing, scheduling, finance, facilities and equipment, maintenance, legal considerations, risk management, publicity, and program evaluation.

SPMT 2310 Sport Governance: 3 semester hours.

This course is designed as an in-depth study of major sport governing agencies. Specifically, the students will study the organizational structure, constitutions, policies, procedures, and membership requirements of sport agencies at the state, national, and international levels. The course will also provide an introduction to sport governance, managerial activities related to governance, strategic management and policy development, ethics in sport organizations, scholastic sport, amateur sport in the community, campus recreation, intercollegiate athletics, major games in amateur sport,Olympic Sport, Paralympics sport, North American Professional sport, internationalprofessional sport, and the future of sport governance, among other topics of interest relating to sport governance.
Prerequisites: SPMT 1302.

SPMT 4311 Legal Aspects of Sport: 3 semester hours.

This course reviews legal foundations and issues specific to recreation and sport management. A theoretical approach to litigation with emphases on risk management, the safety of participants, and the appropriate ethical behavior of service providers will be introduced. Opportunities for practical experience will be provided.