Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Recreation
Chair
Dr. Lindsay Spindler
325-670-5893
HSU Box 16180
lindsay.spindler@hsutx.edu
Faculty
Lindsay Edwards, Ph.D., Professor
Corrie Reed, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Charles W. Ruot, Ed.D., Professor
The purposes of the Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Recreation are:
To offer each student an opportunity to participate in wholesome, vigorous activities suited to individual needs and interests and to help promote a healthier lifestyle.
To aid the student in developing skills for recreational participation which can be carried on through life.
To provide professional preparation for students who plan to teach physical education and/or coach athletics in the public schools.
To provide professional preparation for students pursuing careers in Exercise Science; Fitness Recreation and Sports Management; and Physical Education.
The Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Recreation offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences degree in the following areas:
Exercise Science
Fitness, Recreation and Sports Management (minor required)
EC-12 Physical Education (in conjunction with the Education Department)
These three programs provide experiences that will ensure a broad educational background, provide basic concepts, principles, evaluation and administration of Kinesiology, Health and Recreation. Students who plan to coach in public schools should opt for an EC-12 major that leads to teacher certification and consider the coaching minor.
General Education Requirements
KINE 1170 (Wellness for Life) and one credit of activity courses are required for all students for graduation. The Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Recreation strongly recommends KINE 1170 be the student’s initial departmental course, followed by one additional activity credit in accordance with individual needs and interests. Beginning swimming (KINE 1105) is recommended for those who do not know how to swim.
Transfer students who do not transfer sufficient kinesiology, health, and recreation credits to meet the core requirements should enroll in activity courses until the requirements for graduation are met. Transfer students’ transcripts will be evaluated to see if they have taken a course equivalent to KINE 1170; if not, they should enroll in KINE 1170 at their earliest opportunity.
An individual who is under a physician’s care and unable to participate in regular physical education activity classes must present a written statement from a licensed physician as to the nature of the condition and the extent to which the individual may participate in physical activity to the Disability Services Office to determine if accommodations to existing courses may be performed. Based upon the individual’s condition as to “limited physical activity” or “no physical activity,” the following programs are provided:
Limited physical activity: The student must enroll in one semester credit of KINE 1101 Adapted Physical Activities. This is an individualized program designed to meet the limitations of the student and activities approved by the physician
Any person who has been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States may receive one semester credit in an activity class for the general education requirement for each six months active duty. A copy of DD Form 214 must be on file in the Registrar’s office to establish credit.
Varsity athletics and/or club sports may be taken for only one activity credit, in each sport of participation. These courses can count toward the one activity credit required for graduation provided the student is officially registered in the sport as a course during the semester he/she participates.
Exercise Science Program
Various types of career opportunities are available. Examples include corporate wellness, community wellness, strength and conditioning, performance enhancement, personal training, fitness management, and medical sales. There are certifications available through professional associations which may aid in employment after graduation. The exercise science major may also serve as pre-professional preparation for graduate studies in exercise science or selected allied health career tracks such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and chiropractic. Students should examine entrance prerequisites for specific institutional programs. The program includes an internship as a capstone to the program. The internship site is selected by the student with permission of their academic advisor and KHR internship coordinator. The application deadline is March 1 for summer and fall internships and October 1 for spring internships. Students should have all arrangements made prior to registering for their internship course (KINE 4607) or courses (KINE 4307 and 4308). Questions regarding the internship should be directed to the internship coordinator or Chair of the department.
Fitness, Recreation and Sports Management Program
Various types of career opportunities are available for graduates in this field including sporting goods retail and marketing, sports communication, fitness training, sports officiating, recreation management, nutritionist, and sports administration. The program requires a minor and includes an internship as a capstone experience. The internship site is selected by the student in consultation with their advisor and permission of the department head. The application deadline is March 1 for summer and fall internships and October 1 for spring internships. Students should have all arrangements made prior to registering for their internship course (KINE 4607) or courses (KINE 4307 and 4308). Questions regarding the internship should be directed to the internship coordinator or Chair of the department.
EC-12 Physical Education Teacher Preparation
This program is designed for students who desire to become certified to teach physical education in the public schools. Students in this program must meet all standards to be admitted into the teacher education program (see Teacher Education Information)
Students in Exercise Science and Fitness Recreation & Sports Management are NOT eligible for teacher certification upon graduation.