BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES IN KINESIOLOGY

Tarleton State University

Create Your Career

Want to help others develop motor skills, physically active lifestyles, and overall fitness? Start building your future with a degree in Kinesiology.  The BAAS degree in Kinesiology offered by Tarleton State University provides an avenue for students to complete a 4-year college degree who have documented technical training in Kinesiology, Sport, Allied Health, or other closely related fields. Work-related examples include public safety (police, fire, EMS, etc.), parks & recreation, military service, allied health technicians (PT, OT, LVN, pharmacy), etc. This is an applied degree program in which academic credit can be awarded for ‘Prior Learning Activities.’  This is generally referred to as prior learning credit (PLC).  In order to qualify for an applied degree program, a student must have a minimum of 12 hours of acceptable PLC in the form of workforce education courses (WECM) or documentable technical training that is related to the degree field.

Pathway associate program:

Associate of Science in Liberal Arts

Dual Enrollment

Tarleton State University & Blinn College District

Duration

2-4 Years

Total Credit Hours

120 Hours

Requirements

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Careers And Median Salaries

Kinesiologist

$53,857

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher

$73,180

Fitness Consultant

$68,433

Health Education Specialist

$48,860

Our Graduates Have Landed

Here’s where you can find our alumni:

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Exposure to the many facets of Kinesiology and its potential careers
  • Core concepts of human movement sciences
  • Critical, analytical, and practical (marketable) skills applied in human movement sciences
  • Contemporary issues, challenges, and solutions associated with related careers

Faculty Spotlight

DR. ALEX SULLINS

KINESIOLOGY AND SPORT MANAGEMENT

Dr. Sullins’ research interests include sport tourism, both active and passive, motivations for active participation in sport, and youth development within sport.
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FAQ

Recreation Administration, Occupational Therapist, Teaching, Sport Scout

Sport Nutrition, Motor Behavior, Therapeutic Exercise Rehab

Texas A&M-RELLIS offers a free career assessment to help determine your career interests and a major to match. Visit Vita Navis to learn more.

Free Access Code: TAMUSrellis-ExploreNS

This program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science In Kinesiology

Tarleton State University

Create Your Career

Want to help others develop motor skills, physically active lifestyles, and overall fitness? Start building your future with a degree in Kinesiology.  The BAAS degree in Kinesiology offered by Tarleton State University provides an avenue for students to complete a 4-year college degree who have documented technical training in Kinesiology, Sport, Allied Health, or other closely related fields. Work-related examples include public safety (police, fire, EMS, etc.), parks & recreation, military service, allied health technicians (PT, OT, LVN, pharmacy), etc. This is an applied degree program in which academic credit can be awarded for ‘Prior Learning Activities.’  This is generally referred to as prior learning credit (PLC).  In order to qualify for an applied degree program, a student must have a minimum of 12 hours of acceptable PLC in the form of workforce education courses (WECM) or documentable technical training that is related to the degree field.

Pathway associate program:

Associate of Science in Liberal Arts

Dual Enrollment

Tarleton State University & Blinn College District

Duration

2-4 Years

Total Credit Hours

120 Hours

Requirements

View or Download Requirements

Careers And Median Salaries

Kinesiologist

$53,857

Fitness consultant

$68,433

Health Education Specialist

$48,860

Fitness Studies Teacher

$68,870

Here’s where you can find our alumni:

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Exposure to the many facets of Kinesiology and its potential careers
  • Core concepts of human movement sciences
  • Critical, analytical, and practical (marketable) skills applied in human movement sciences
  • Contemporary issues, challenges, and solutions associated with related careers

Faculty Spotlight

dr. alex sullins

 Dr. Sullins’ research interests include sport tourism, both active and passive, motivations for active participation in sport, and youth development within sport.

Kinesiology & Sport Management

FAQ

Recreation Administration, Occupational Therapist, Teaching, Sport Scout

Sport Nutrition, Motor Behavior, Therapeutic Exercise Rehab

Texas A&M-RELLIS offers a free career assessment to help determine your career interests and a  major to match. Visit Vita Navis to learn more.

Free Access Code: TAMUSrellis-ExploreNS

This program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

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