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.

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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.

(Note: The Health Education division will be realigned into the School of Public Health starting Fall 2022.)

Division of Kinesiology

We give students access and appreciation for all things kinesiology, emphasizing the biological basis to exercise and movement.

Kinesiology

Division of Sport Management

The Sport Management Program is one of the top 5 programs in the country.

Sport Management

Division of Physical Education Activity Program

PEAP offers health and fitness activity classes to every Texas A&M student.

Physical Education Activity Program

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.

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Programs

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Bachelors

Masters

Doctoral

Craig Fulk

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Craig is a first year Ph.D. student from Roanoke, TX. and works as a graduate assistant in the Division of Sport Management under the advisement of Dr. Calvin Nite. He completed a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science with a minor in Biology from the University of North Texas (UNT) in 2018.

He continued his education at UNT completing a M.S. in Recreation, Event and Sport Management in 2020. Craig carries with him a diverse work history including medical, software development, business ownership, and entrepreneurship. His research interests include effects of technology on traditional sport, gamification of traditional sport, institutional theory, and sport entrepreneurship.

Education & Human Development

Kinesiology & Sport Management

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