Student Resources

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 be given the opportunity to participate in Exercise Science-focused networking and promotions
• Excellent Faculty: Students will gain one-on-one invaluable 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 has a focus on preparing Exercise Science majors to function professionally in a changing and diverse society, and to improve the quality of life through the understanding, delivering 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 of knowledge and skill in the Exercise Science field.
3. Students will demonstrate a knowledge base that is sufficient to pass national professional certification exams in the 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 invaluable 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 has a focus on preparing Health majors to function professionally in a changing and diverse society, and to improve the quality of life through the understanding, delivering 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 the opportunity to participate in Kinesiology networking events
• Excellent Faculty: Students will gain one-on-one invaluable skills and knowledge from experts in the field of Kinesiology
• Career Readiness: Students will be prepared to pass the department program exit exam administered and required by Kinesiology Practicum

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

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Teacher candidates will be able to demonstrate attainment of essential knowledge of fundamental concepts of physical education content and pedagogy.
2. Teacher candidates will be able to demonstrate physical proficiency in a variety of motor development skills and physical fitness ability tests.
3. Teacher candidates will be able to demonstrate their ability to apply the knowledge and skills associated with 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 has a focus on preparing Kinesiology majors to function professionally in a changing and diverse society, and to improve the quality of life through the understanding, delivering and promotion of health, physical activity, and wellness.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Teacher candidates will be able to demonstrate attainment of essential knowledge of fundamental concepts of physical education content and pedagogy.
2. Teacher candidates will be able to demonstrate physical proficiency in a variety of motor development skills and physical fitness ability tests.
3. Teacher candidates will be able to demonstrate their ability to apply the knowledge and skills associated with 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 has a focus on preparing Health students to function professionally in a changing and diverse society, and to improve the quality of life through the understanding, delivering 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 has a focus on preparing Kinesiology students to function professionally in a changing and diverse society, and to improve the quality of life through the understanding, delivering and promotion of health, physical activity, and wellness.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Students will demonstrate competency in the application of Kinesiology skills in public and/or private settings.
2. Students will demonstrate written comprehensive competency in Kinesiology Theory courses such as Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Motor Learning and Pedagogy.
3. Student must quantify student internship experience in the form of a Student Portfolio that will be presented to the course.

Program Coordinator 

Ms. Jeannean  Ryman 

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