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Interim Chair: Daniel R. Chilek, PH.D., drchilek@lamar.edu
Location: 101 Health & Human Performance Complex A, Phone: (409) 880-8724

Degree Coordinators:

Exercise Science: Shannon Jordan, (409) 880-7824, sjordan5@lamar.edu , HHPA 106A 
Health: Israel Msengi, (409) 880-8716, igmsengi@lamar.edu, HHPA 211
Kinesiology: Kim Gauthreaux, (409) 880-8006, kdtallent@lamar.edu, HHPA 207
Master's of Public Health: Phaphul Joshi, (409) 880-8944, pjoshi@lamar.edu HHPA 220
M.S. in Kinesiology: Rick Carter, (409) 880-7379, drcarter@lamar.edu HHPA 106B

Faculty

Professor: Doug Boatwright, Rick Carter, Barbara Hernandez

Associate Professor: Julio Morales, Praphul Joshi,  Alan Moore

Assistant Professor: Mihae Bae, Dan Chilek, Israel Msengi, Shannon Jordan

Visiting Instructors:

Clinical Instructors: Kim Gauthreaux, Jeanne Mullican

The Department of Health and Kinesiology provides several career options for students. Teacher education certification program is offered: Kinesiology. Two programs of study in Exercise Science  and Fitness Management and in Community Health are available for careers in public and private agencies. Undergraduate programs lead to a Bachelor of Science degree in Health or Kinesiology and the graduate programs in Health or Kinesiology lead to a Master of Science degree.

Degrees Offered

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Teacher Certification) – 120 hrs
Bachelor of Science in Health (Non-Certification Community Health) – 120 hrs
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science & Fitness Management – 120 hrs

Graduate

Master of Public Health - 42 Hours

Master of Science in Kinesiology – 30 hrs. Thesis option or 36 hrs. non-thesis option

Health

The Community Health program is a non-teacher certification program that prepares students for a career in public, government, non-profit, and private health agencies. A student must have completed the General Education Requirements, including English, Math, Biology (C or better), Political Science and History, prior to enrolling in the 3000- and 4000-level health professional courses. A grade of “C” or better must be earned in each of the health professional courses. There are prerequisites for most 3000- and 4000-level health professional courses. Students are required to complete an internship.

Kinesiology

The Kinesiology program of study prepares the student for a teaching career in Kinesiology. The Kinesiology teacher education program leads to EC-12 Physical Education Certification. The course of study leading to a baccalaureate degree and teacher certification in Kinesiology encompasses three areas of work:

1. the required block of professional theory courses (HLTH & KINT) - 38 semester hours,
2. the required block of professional development courses (PEDG) - 21 semester hours, and
3. the required block of professional activity courses and electives (KINA) -19 semester hours.

A grade of “C” or better must be earned in each of the kinesiology professional theory courses (HLTH & KINT) and in the professional activity courses (KINA). A student must have completed the English, Math, Biology (C or better), Political Science, and History General Education Requirements prior to enrolling in the 3000- and 4000-level professional theory courses (KINT). For teacher certification in Health and Kinesiology, the required blocks of professional development courses are READ 3326, PEDG 3300, 3380, 4340 and 4630 and PEDG 2310. A student must be admitted to the College of Education and Human Development’s teacher education program with a GPA of 2.75 before enrolling in professional development courses (PEDG 2310 is taken prior to admission into the teacher education program). The required blocks of professional activity courses are KINA 1370, KINA 2378, KINA 3390, and PEGA 1176. Nine additional hours must be selected from KINA 2370, 2371, 2372, or 2373.

Exercise Science and Fitness Management (ESFM)

The Exercise Science and Fitness Management program of study has two professional track options; personal fitness and clinical exercise (pre-professional program).  The personal fitness track serves to prepare the student for a career in a variety of corporate fitness and wellness settings. The clinical exercise track serves as a pre-professional program for clinical graduate programs in Physical or Occupational Therapy, Medicine or Physician Assistant programs.  The course of study leading to the baccalaureate degree encompasses several areas:

1.         the required block of professional courses to include six hours of course work in either the clinical or personal fitness track ( KINT, HLTH & FCSC) – 58 hours.
2.        the block of emphasis area courses from either personal fitness  (management , nutrition, community wellness or athletic training) or clinical (pre- requisites course work for clinical graduate programs). - 12 hours.

A student must have junior status and have successful completed Biology 2401 and 2402 (Anatomy and Physiology I & II), KINA 2378 (Applied Fitness Concepts), ENGL 3310 (Technical Writing) and KINT 3330 (Exercise Physiology) prior to enrolling in 3345 or higher level courses.  A grade of “C” or better must be earned in each of the pre-professional and professional theory courses.

Entrance Requirements for all Majors

1. Entering freshmen who meet the university’s general entrance requirements may be admitted to the Department of Health and Kinesiology.
2. Transfer students who wish to enter the Community Health program must have a minimum 2.0 GPA on all work attempted.
3. Transfer students who wish to enter the Exercise Science and Fitness Management program must have a minimum 2.5 GPA on all work attempted.
4. Transfer students who wish to enter Teacher Certification programs must have a minimum 2.75 GPA on all work attempted.

Bachelor of Science – Kinesiology

Teacher Certification Program EC-12 Certification – Total Min. Hours: 120

Bachelor of Science – Health

Non-Certification Community Health Program – Total Min. Hours:120

Bachelor of Science – Exercise Science & Fitness Management – Total Min. Hours: 120

Athletic Training Specialization

Licensure by the State of Texas as an Athletic Trainer is available through meeting the following requirements:

1. Admission to the Athletic Training Internship Program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
2. Completion of a minimum of 1800 clock hours during a period of at least five academic semesters prior to graduation.
3. Completion of an undergraduate degree in addition to certain course requirements.
4. Successful completion of Texas Department of State Health Services Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers licensure examination.

Graduate Program

The Department of Health and Kinesiology offers two programs of study leading to the Master of Science degree.

Master of Public Health in Health Disparities: This online degree program is an in-depth examination of community health theory, research, and practice in health promotion program assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Program topics include current issues, epidemiology, behavior, and psychosocial and socioeconomic factors and determinants influencing health status.

M.S. in Kinesiology: The program is designed to enhance the professional competence of graduates in exercise science, sport studies and related kinesiology fields of study. Primary focus is placed upon advance knowledge and research in pedagogy, sport, and exercise issues.

Admission

1. Candidates for admission to the Master of Science in Kinesiology or Master of Public Health must meet all the admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies.
2. Candidates must also have a 2.5 or greater GPA on a 4.0 scale or a 2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours of their undergraduate degree program.
3. Candidates must meet the admission formula requirement: (GPA * 50) + (GRE) = 428 or greater, and a verbal score of 146 or greater on the GRE.
4. Candidates must satisfy the necessary undergraduate prerequisites as prescribed for a particular area of specialization.

Degree Requirements

Master of Public Health in Health Disparities

1. Candidates for the Master of Public Health in Health Disparities must meet all of the College of Graduate Studies general degree requirements.
2. Thirty-three semester hours of required curriculum core courses.
3. Three semester hours of Health Promotion elective courses.
4. Six semester hours of Capstone.

M.S. in Kinesiology

1. Candidates for the Master of Science degree in Kinesiology must meet all of the College of Graduate Studies general degree requirements.
2. Fifteen semester hours of required curriculum core courses.
3. Nine semester hours of Exercise Science or Sport Studies track courses.
4. Six semester hours of Thesis or 12 additional hours of research and/or track courses.
   1. Completion of degree option:
      1. Thesis – (30 hours) to include 24 hours of course work and a minimum of 6 hours of thesis.
      2. Non-Thesis – (36 hours) to include a minimum of 36 hours of course work.