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Goals

• High-Quality Education: Students receive state-of-the-art exercise science techniques to apply in a variety of health-related environments.
• Networking and Resources: Students will have opportunities to participate in exercise science-focused networking and promotions.
• Excellent Faculty: Students will gain one-on-one skills and knowledge from top practitioners and experts in the health and exercise science fields.
• Certification Ready: Students will be prepared to pass national certification exams in exercise science fields.

The Department of Health and Human Performance focuses on preparing Exercise Science majors to function professionally in a changing and diverse society, and to improve quality of life through the understanding, delivery, and promotion of health, physical activity, and wellness.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to demonstrate basic clinical laboratory and field-based fitness testing skills.
2. Students will demonstrate competency in knowledge and skill in the Exercise Science field.
3. Students will demonstrate a knowledge base sufficient to pass national professional certification exams in exercise science fields.

Program Coordinator

Mr. Guillermo Perez

Phone: 956-882-8911
Office: BIABB 2.317
Email: guillermo.perez@utrgv.edu

Goals

• High-Quality Education: Students receive an innovative health education to apply in a variety of health-related environments.
• Research Opportunities: Students will have opportunities to participate in research alongside health practitioners and experts.
• Excellent Faculty: Students will gain one-on-one skills and knowledge from top practitioners and experts in health.
• Student Engagement: A BS in Health allows students to engage in community service opportunities and connect with top health organizations in the region, state, and nation.

The Department of Health and Human Performance focuses on preparing Health majors to function professionally in a changing and diverse society, and to improve quality of life through the understanding, delivery, and promotion of health, physical activity, and wellness.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.
2. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate valid health information and health-promoting products and services.
3. Advocate for personal, family, and community health.

Program Coordinator

Dr. Zelma Mata

Email: zelma.mata@utrgv.edu

Goals

• High-Quality Education: Students will learn and demonstrate competency and organizational skills within the kinesiology field.
• Networking: Kinesiology students will have access to resources and opportunities to participate in kinesiology networking events.
• Excellent Faculty: Students will gain one-on-one skills and knowledge from experts in the field of kinesiology.
• Career Readiness: Students will be prepared to pass the department program exit exam required by the kinesiology practicum.

The Department of Health and Human Performance focuses on preparing kinesiology majors to function professionally in a changing and diverse society, and to improve quality of life through the understanding, delivery, and promotion of health, physical activity, and wellness.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Teacher candidates will demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts of physical education content and pedagogy.
2. Teacher candidates will demonstrate physical proficiency in motor development skills and physical fitness assessments.
3. Teacher candidates will demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills in physical education pedagogy.

Program Coordinator

Mr. Juan Paredes

Phone: 956-665-1186
Office: ESWKH 2.205
Email: juan.paredes01@utrgv.edu

The Department of Health and Human Performance focuses on preparing kinesiology majors to function professionally in a changing and diverse society, and to improve quality of life through the understanding, delivery, and promotion of health, physical activity, and wellness.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Teacher candidates will demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts of physical education content and pedagogy.
2. Teacher candidates will demonstrate physical proficiency in motor development skills and physical fitness assessments.
3. Teacher candidates will demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills in physical education pedagogy.

Program Coordinator

Dr. Ulku Karabulut

Phone: 956-882-5990
Office: BIABB 2.312
Email: ulku.karabulut@utrgv.edu

The Department of Health and Human Performance focuses on preparing health students to function professionally in a changing and diverse society, and to improve quality of life through the understanding, delivery, and promotion of health, physical activity, and wellness.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.
2. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate valid health information and health-promoting products and services.
3. Advocate for personal, family, and community health.

Program Coordinator

Kendra M. Stine, MPH, MS

Phone: 956-882-2255
Office: BIABB 2.318
Email: kendra.stine@utrgv.edu

The Department of Health and Human Performance focuses on preparing kinesiology students to function professionally in a changing and diverse society, and to improve quality of life through the understanding, delivery, and promotion of health, physical activity, and wellness.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate competency in applying kinesiology skills in public and/or private settings.
2. Students will demonstrate written competency in kinesiology theory courses such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor learning, and pedagogy.
3. Students will document internship experience through a student portfolio presented as part of the course.

Program Coordinator

Ms. Jeannean Ryman

Phone: 956-665-7008
Office: ESWKH 1.118
Email: jeannean.ryman@utrgv.edu