Linda Dunham School of Nursing

Department of Kinesiology

Allied health professionals account for a significant portion of the total health workforce. Obtaining a kinesiology degree is the first step to a life devoted to your love of sports and athletics in kinesiology jobs. Kinesiologists who major in health science find meaningful employment using their exercise science degrees.

With four different options, our bachelor’s kinesiology degree programs open the door to many career options in the allied health industries. The Wellness Management option prepares you for jobs and graduate studies in exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, fitness training, and other allied health professions. The program is also an excellent choice paired with electives to fulfill prerequisites for physical therapy, occupational therapy and other professional health programs. You will gain valuable experience at Houston Christian University’s Bradshaw Fitness Center.

The Allied Health kinesiology degree is for students who know they want to go on to professional masters or doctoral study in the field of allied health, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, nutrition and exercise physiology.

We offer a Sport Management kinesiology degree in which you can learn and experience marketing, law, media and aspects of management in the fields of sport, athletics and fitness. With its many recreation, athletic and sports facilities and teams, Houston is an ideal city to start a career in sport management, and HCU’s Kinesiology department is the ideal place to start your education.

For those interested in teaching at the K-12 levels, HCU also offers a Specialization in Physical Education option through the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Contact SchoolofEducation@HC.edu for more information.

If any of these kinesiology degrees sound attractive to you, learn about the admissions requirements!

Degrees in Kinesiology

Bachelor's Degrees

  • On Campus
    The Kinesiology minor is a focused study program of body mechanics and their relation with movement and health. Concepts explored include biomechanics, exercise physiology, neuroscience and exercise design. An understanding of kinesiology serves toward further study or medical, sports and wellness utilization.
  • On Campus
    The Kinesiology undergraduate degree with a specialization in Sport Management leads to roles in sports and team management, marketing, and athletic promotion of sports at the youth, collegiate and professional levels. Students learn important tenets of exercise science, health and wellness, and successful coaching.
  • On Campus
    The Allied Health major prepares students for careers in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. The major includes classes required as prerequisites for pursuing professional masters or doctoral programs in the field of Allied Health: Kinesiology, physical and behavioral sciences and math.
  • On Campus
    A Kinesiology undergraduate degree with a specialization in Wellness Management gives students understanding of biomechanics, nutrition and wellness, and the ability to apply their know-how in professional settings. Common career destinations include corporate wellness programs, sports and recreation centers, and more.

Master's Degrees

  • Online
    The graduate program, Kinesiology with a specialization in Sport Management, prepares graduates for leadership roles in sports enterprises, while providing an advanced education in biomechanics. Career areas include sports program directors and managers for professional, collegiate and recreational avenues.
  • Online
    The PSM in Health Professions online program is for students with medical or dental school prerequisites to bolster skills and build credentials to excel in the health professions, or to pursue further education in schools for health professions. Students learn the MCAT and DAT content, healthcare processes, and overall professional school curriculum.

Features of Kinesiology

  • Why Our Programs

    Learning in small classes with easily accessible professors in a city that is an ideal starting point for careers in healthcare and sport management

  • What to Expect

    Classes that bridge the gap between learning and doing in a field where you can follow your passion to serve others in a career you love

  • What we Believe

    We believe in serving the whole person, including mind, body and spirit. Our classes serve you as a whole person and prepare you to improve the lives of others by helping them reach their full, whole-person potential. We offer fitness and wellness education for the mind, exercise planning as a prescription for the body, and the knowledge that we can serve the Lord fully by reaching our greatest potential by focusing on and balancing the mind, body and spirit.

  • How You Will Benefit

    You will be fully prepared to enter a career or advanced study in wellness, allied health or sport management (or teach P.E.) in a city filled with opportunity for both, or to take your skills and education anywhere you choose.