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.

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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Masters

Doctoral

Rafael Rocha

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Rafael Rocha is a Ph.D. Student at Texas A&M University in the Sports Management program within the Department of Health and Kinesiology. Rafael Rocha’s research during his Ph.D. focuses on the intersections of sport, fans, and the natural environment. Rocha has a background working in the sports industry globally with brands such as UEFA, UFC, Manchester City, Nike, and New Balance, amongst others, always trying to understand fan culture and behaviors.

Rafael is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and has a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Pontificia Universidade Católica, followed by a Master’s in Marketing at Fundação Getúlio Vargas (Rio de Janeiro).

Education & Human Development

Kinesiology & Sport Management