Welcome to the Department of Kinesiology

Kinesiology is an academic discipline that focuses on the study of movement and physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life. The Department of Kinesiology is part of the College of Nursing and Health Innovation and furthers UTA's mission to improve health and the human condition as our society moves into the 21st century.

About Our Programs

The Department is comprised of three undergraduate programs, which includes a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program with tracks in Clinical & Applied Physiology, Health, Fitness & Wellness, and Motor & Rehabilitation Sciences, a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology with tracks in Physical Education Teacher Education and Sport Leadership and Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Public Health. The department also has three master's programs – a Master of Science in Exercise Science, a Master of Science in Athletic Training, and Master of Public Health, as well as a Ph.D. in Kinesiology.

The Department of Kinesiology is an active member of the American Kinesiology Association (AKA). 

Academic Program Locations

These are the locations where Kinesiology programs are administratively located.

• Exercise Science, Undergraduate and Graduate - Kinesiology Main Office 
• PhD Kinesiology - Kinesiology Main Office 
• Athletic Training - Physical Education Building 112, ph: 817-272-6735 
• Physical Education and Teacher Education, Physical Education Building 112, ph: 817-272-6735 
• Sports Leadership and Management - Physical Education Building 112, ph: 817-272-6735
• Public Health - Maverick Activities Center, 111, ph: 817-272-3186