Yu is a fourth-year doctoral student in the Division of Sport Management under the guidance of advisor Dr. Gregg Bennett. He works as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for SPMT 304 and SPMT 423. Prior to start at Texas A&M, Yu completed his M.S. in Physical Education from the University of New Mexico, and earned his M.T.I. in Chinese-English Translation and B.A. in English both from Beijing Jiaotong University in China. His primary research interests involve examining how fans interact with human brands in both traditional sports and eSports contexts.
The Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management
The Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management (KNSM) is one the largest academic department at Texas A&M University, generating over 90,000 credit hours and 200,000 (modified) weighted student credit hours each year.
As one of four departments in the School of Education and Human Development, KNSM is currently home to over 3,000 undergraduate students, 246 master’s students, 70 doctoral students (3,921 total), 179 minor students, 103 faculty members, 32 staff members and 90 funded graduate assistants.
Divisions of Health & Kinesiology
The department is comprised of three divisions: Kinesiology, Sport Management and the Physical Education Activity Program. Each division offers various degrees and outreach programs promoting continuing education for students and the community.
Former Student Highlight
Kourtney Martin
During her time as a Group Fitness Instructor at Texas A&M Rec Sports, she was presented with the opportunity to instruct WELLNESS WORKS! fitness sessions to faculty and staff at Texas A&M. She went on to complete her graduate internship with WELLNESS WORKS! before being named Employee Wellness Coordinator in 2017.