Mission Statement

The philososphy of the Kinesiology Program encourages student participation in a variety of activities, especially those involving new skills. The Kinesiology Program emphasizes individual sports and fitness that has carry-over value beyond the student's school years.

The department offers a wide variety of academic, distance learning, and physical activity laboratory courses in the areas of physical education pedagogy (teaching), fitness, health education, dance, coaching, leisure studies, and specialized certification courses. Activity courses are designed for beginners, unless otherwise described.The vast majority of Kinesiology and Health lecture courses are transferable toward a B.S. degree in Kinesiology and Health at UTPA. Additionally, the department offers a diverse range of physical activity laboratory courses (individual and team sports), which fulfill the required Kinesiology physical activity credits for a four-year degree and promotes life-long learning.

Many students with a disability participate in physical education. The Kinesiology Department in conjunction with ADA can arrange for an adapted program or advise the student for course selection. Students with disabilities who wish to have the physical education requirement waived must meet with the program chair.

Physical Address
2607 W. Pecan Blvd.
McAllen, Texas 78501
Tel: (956) 872-3707

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 9701
McAllen, Texas 78502-9701
Fax: (956) 971-3723