Redefining the science of movement and sport

The Kinesiology program equips students with the knowledge and skills to lead in health, fitness, and movement sciences. Our programs emphasize a deep understanding of the biological principles behind exercise and human performance.

Graduates from our program pursue diverse careers in fields like physical therapy, sports science, coaching, healthcare, and education. Whether entering the workforce or continuing with advanced studies, students benefit from a strong foundation that prepares them for success.

We offer undergraduate degrees in areas such as applied exercise physiology, motor behavior, and basic exercise physiology, along with graduate programs in clinical exercise physiology, sports physiology, athletic training, and sport management. Each pathway is designed to set students up for leadership and specialized roles in their chosen fields.

Our department is an active member of the American Kinesiology Association, working to advance kinesiology and promote research that enhances health and wellness.

Discover how a degree in kinesiology can set you on a path to make a meaningful impact.

At Texas A&M, we know that going to college is more than classes and studying – that’s where the Physical Education Activity Program (PEAP) comes in. PEAP offers health and fitness activity classes to every Texas A&M student.

KINE 199 (1 credit hour): Over 50 types of exercise and physical activity classes are available in this elective course. Classes are open to all students at all levels of experience.

PEAP also offers real-world science courses that fulfill the University’s Core Curriculum requirements:

KINE 120 (1 credit hour): Students will learn the fundamentals of stress, exercise, nutrition, disease, and drug use while participating in a physical activity of their choice.

KINE 223 (3 credit hours): This course incorporates several domains of integrative learning. Here, students will learn fundamentals of health, science, and performance while participating in a physical activity of their choice.

Most courses are taken in the Physical Education Activity Program Building. The PEAP building has a large open-court area, which can be configured to four full-size basketball courts, six volleyball courts, or 12 badminton courts. Other features include areas for gymnastics, archery, fencing, boot camp activities, yoga, and Pilates. A lighted walking trail is also located behind the building. This running and walking trail is open to the public.

Over 25,000 Texas A&M students take classes from PEAP faculty, with thousands of others using the facilities through Texas A&M’s Department of Recreational Sports.

The Sport Management program at Texas A&M, one of the top programs in the U.S., prepares students to lead and innovate in the global sports industry. Combining foundational education with real-world experience, our mission is to train the next generation of sport management professionals, equipped to succeed as scholars, managers, and global citizens.

Students gain hands-on experience through internships with industry partners and can broaden their horizons with international programs, such as study abroad in Germany and Austria, Olympic Studies in Greece, and other unique global experiences.

Guided by faculty who are experts and internationally recognized scholars, Texas A&M's Sport Management program is committed to advancing sport industry knowledge with a focus on equity, inclusion, and adapting to global market trends.