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:
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
exercise trainer
$44,200
personal care worker
$37,300
service worker
$37,300
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
Kinesiology
Stephen is passionate about helping students bridge the gap between science and practice in human performance through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. His teaching emphasizes critical thinking and evidence-based decision making, while his research focuses on force-velocity profiling, power development, and performance testing.Faculty Spotlight
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.FAQ
Recreation Administration, Occupational Therapist, Teaching, Sport Scout
Sport Nutrition, Motor Behavior, Therapeutic Exercise Rehab
This program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
According to Hanover Research, employment in kinesiology occupations
is expected to grow 22.0%. In terms of volume, aligned occupations are
projected to offer 6,843 openings each year due to growth and separations, compared to 2,257 across all occupations.
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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:
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
This program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
According to Hanover Research, employment in kinesiology occupations is expected to grow 22.0%. In terms of volume, aligned occupations are projected to offer 6,843 openings each year due to growth and separations, compared to 2,257 across all occupations.
Link to appointment/contact page: Microsoft Bookings
Click here to apply now.
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We’re here to help! If you have questions about the application process, a specific degree program, or anything else, simply fill out the form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.


