Health, BS
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 Sciences | 6 | |
| 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 Electives | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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 Core | 6 | |
| 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 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 | ||
| 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 Hours | 120 | |