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: KinesiologySport 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.

Division of Sport Management

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

Division of Physical Education Activity Program

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

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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  • Jennifer Evans

    Dr. Jennifer Evans

    Area(s) of Emphasis Community Health Drugs & Society…

  • Susan Milstein

    Dr. Susan Milstein

    Area(s) of Emphasis Community Health Human Sexuality Women’s…

  • Craig Fulk

    Craig is a first year Ph.D. student from Roanoke, TX. and works as a graduate assistant in the Division of…

  • Hailey Harris

    Hailey Harris

    Hailey is a first-year Ph.D. student and works as a graduate assistant in Education Outreach under Dr. Matthew Etchells. She…

  • Kun Chang

    Kun is a first-year doctoral student in the Division of Sport Management under the guidance of advisor Dr. Hyun-Woo Lee.…

  • Juliet Ball

    Juliet Ball is a first-year doctoral student in the Sport Management Ph.D. program and also serves as a graduate assistant…

  • Melody Alanis

    Melody Alanis is a first-year doctoral student and a graduate assistant in the Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management. She…

  • Jun Phil

    Jun-Phil is a second-year doctoral student and works as a graduate research assistant in the Division of Sport Management. His…

  • Sangchul Park

    Sangchul Park is a doctoral student from South Korea with an emphasis on Sport Management. His research interest includes consumer…

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