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The Department of Health and Kinesiology offers two undergraduate degrees, Health and Kinesiology. Students have three options to pursue while obtaining their degrees: a selection of a minor in a different degree area, professional non-restrictive electives, or teaching certification.

Program Admission

Health and Kinesiology Majors

Students choosing to declare a major or minor within the Health and Kinesiology Department must submit a current transcript indicating a 2.25 cumulative GPA. Department Head approval for program admittance will not occur unless these four areas have been successfully met. Students majoring in Health or Kinesiology must meet all University and College of Education standards. Additionally, students must also complete all English composition, mathematics, and minor course work outside of the University Core, to be counted towards the 120 SCH degree, with a grade of “C” or better.

Teacher Certification

Students who select the teacher certification option must meet the following requirements to apply:

  • Minimum GPA of 2.75,
  • “C” or higher in all English and Math core courses
  • 44 SCH in the University Core completed before taking CUIN courses
  • Successful criminal background check,  
  • Successful completion of an assessment test, and
  • Approval of teacher certification application.

All students accepted into the program for teacher certification must meet the College of Education's Teacher Certification requirements.  The College of Education’s Office of Teacher Certification manages all records of students accepted into the teacher certification program.   The Office of Teacher Certification holds the TEA’s student’s identification, reference letters, criminal background verification, assessment scores, field observation, student teaching results, passed or failed records, and much more.  The Department of Health and Kinesiology also holds files on all students enrolled in the department as it pertains to their degree plans and graduation audits.

Internship for Health and Kinesiology Majors

  • The internship is an integral part of the instructional program in the Health and Kinesiology curricula. The internship experience is designed to 1) enhance the understanding and application of knowledge and research findings to health, kinesiology, applied exercise science, and sport management, 2) prepare students for graduate programs, 3) make connections with professionals in their career area/interest, and 4) be taken by students only in their final semester of matriculation at the University.
  • Students must also have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher prior to enrolling in the internship course.  In addition, students must be in their last graduating semester with no criminal background (background check is required) and an updated resume.

Requirements of Uniform Apparel 

Students enrolled in activity classes are required to purchase and to wear special physical education uniforms in compliance with departmental standards. Regulation gymnasium shoes are also required. Students enrolled in swimming must wear swimming suits and swimming caps recommended by the department. All required apparel is available for purchase in the University Exchange Bookstore.

Bachelor of Science in Health Degree Requirements 

Bachelor of Science in Health/Non-Teaching Certification (Track 1)

Complete Core Curriculum Listing at https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/

Core Curriculum 42 Credit Hours
Communication (Select Two)6
Mathematics (Select One)3
Life and Physical Sciences6
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology II
Language, Philosophy, and Culture ( Select One)3
Creative Arts (Select One)3
American History (Select Two)6
Government/Political Science 6
American Government
Texas Government
Social and Behavioral Sciences (Select One)3
Component Area Option One (Select One)3
Component Area Option Two (Select One)3
Other Requirements 2
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology II
Department Core Requirements 4
Choose one KINE 1000 level course (1 SCH)
First Aid, Safety and CPR
Major Core Requirements 48
Human Sexuality
Environmental Health
Personal Health and Wellness
Aging, Death and Dying
Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases
Research and Contemporary Issues in Health
Consumer Health
Drugs and Health
Nutrition
Public and Community Health
Health Education for the Elementary School
Overview of the U.S. Healthcare system
Health Administration and Leadership
Health and Communities
Community Health Planning and Assessment
Problem Solving and Evaluation for Community Health Programs
Electives (Choose 6 SCH from the following)6
Mental Health Promotion
Medical Terminology
Health Law and Ethics
Internship in Health and Kinesiology
Minor or Unrestricted Electives18
Total Hours120

Bachelor of Science in Health/Teaching Certification (Track 2)

Complete Core Curriculum Listing at https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/

Core Curriculum 42 Credit Hours
Communication (Select Two)6
Mathematics (Select One)3
Life and Physical Sciences Core6
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology II
Language, Philosophy, and Culture ( Select One)3
Creative Arts (Select One)3
American History (Select Two)6
Government/Political Science 6
American Government
Texas Government
Social and Behavioral Science (Select One)3
Component Area Option One (Select One)3
Component Area Option Two (Select One)3
Other Requirements 2
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology II
Department Core Requirements4
Choose one KINE 1000 level course (1 SCH)
First Aid, Safety and CPR
Major Core Requirements48
Human Sexuality
Environmental Health
Personal Health and Wellness
Aging, Death and Dying
Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases
Overview of the U.S. Healthcare system
Consumer Health
Drugs and Health
Nutrition
Public and Community Health
Health Education for the Elementary School
Research and Contemporary Issues in Health
Health Administration and Leadership
Health and Communities
Community Health Planning and Assessment
Problem Solving and Evaluation for Community Health Programs
Health and Phys Ed Pedagogy (Select 6 SCH from the following)6
Theory and Practice of Coaching
Coaching Individual and Dual Sports
Outdoor Performance Activities
Movement Activities for Elementary Children
Motor Learning and Control
Secondary Kinesiology
Health - Concentration 18
Educational Foundations
Educational Psychology
Instructional Planning and Assessment
Instructional Methods and Classroom Management
Student Teaching/Elementary I
Student Teaching Secondary - All Level
Total Hours120