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 Kinesiology & Sport Management

The department is comprised of three divisions: KinesiologySport 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.

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  • Rafael Rocha

    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…

  • Farzaneh Kosari

    Farzaneh is a first-year Ph.D. student and works as a graduate assistant in the Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management…

  • Paul Doh

    Paul Yuseung Doh is a first-year doctoral student in the Division of Sport Management, working under the advisement of Dr.…

  • Seongjin Park

    Seong-Jin, Park is a first-year doctoral student (Graduate Assistantship) in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management under the guidance…

  • Aly Gleason

    Aly Gleason

    Aly is a doctoral candidate in The Department of Kinesiology and Sports Management. Prior to arriving at Texas A&M, Aly…

  • Jasamine Hill

    Jasamine Hill

    Jasamine is a second year doctoral student in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, working under the advisement of…

  • Chanwook Do

    Chanwook Do is a Ph.D. student in the Sport Management program within the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at…

  • Anne Dietrich

    Anne is a Ph.D. student in the Sport Management program working under Dr. Brian McCullough. She works as a graduate…

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