Programs

Bachelor's

Kinesiology

The Kinesiology program in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech offers a Bachelor of Science focused on the scientific foundations of human movement and exercise. The curriculum prepares students for careers in sports science and serves as a premier pre-professional track for allied health fields such as physical therapy and occupational therapy.

The mandatory 18-hour minor allows students to specialize in areas such as General Business or Health Professions. The program offers an optional 200-hour capstone internship. This real-world experience allows seniors to work directly with clients at approved sites nationwide, ranging from a strength and conditioning coach with an athletic team to cardiac rehabilitation centers.

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Degree Program

B.S. in Kinesiology

College

College of Arts & Sciences

Credit Hours

120 Credits (4 Years)

Empower Human Performance

Transform lives after studying kinesiology at Texas Tech. Master biomechanic, physiology, and exercise prescription in high-tech labs to launch elite careers in health care, athletics, or physical therapy.

Degree & Course Details

Top 25

Ranked #25 Best College for Kinesiology & Physical Therapy
(Niche, 2026)

Explore Texas Tech Graduate Programs

The Explore Texas Tech Graduate Programs in Kinesiology offers highly qualified seniors (3.0 GPA or higher in the last 60 hours) a cost-effective, timely path to both TT degrees — saving time and money to launch your career faster. It delivers top-quality credentials for lasting educational and professional success.

Career Paths & Salary Ranges

Kinesiology graduates are making an impact.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

All students are considered for merit scholarships when they apply for admission. Admitted students can find additional internal and external scholarship opportunities through Scholarship Universe.

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Sport Management

The Sport Management degree provides students with the opportunity to understand and apply business principles in the sports industry.

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Athletic Coaching Minor

The minor in athletic coaching requires 18 credit hours to prepare students who want to be a coach. This minor can be completed entirely online.

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Public Health Minor

Required courses are across five core areas of public health: epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental, social and behavioral science, and health policy and management. This minor may be completed entirely online.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find more information about my department?

Explore more about departments in the College of Arts and Sciences.

How do I choose a major?

The College of Arts & Sciences has an Arts & Sciences Undeclared (ASUD) designation.

Students with 30 hours or fewer qualify and work with Academic Success Advisors to determine their major while taking core requirements.

How do I get involved in research?

Students have several opportunities to pursue undergraduate research through the College of Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Research Academy (CASURA), Center for the Integration of STEM Education & Research (CISER) and Center for Transformative Undergraduate Experiences (TrUE).

Students can also contact faculty members, ask academic advisors and review departmental publications, bulletin boards and webpages for research opportunities.

What kind of scholarships and financial aid are available for incoming students, transfer students, and current students?

All students are considered for merit scholarships when they apply for admission. To be considered for other forms of aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Use Texas Tech's school code 003644.

Admitted students can find additional internal and external scholarship opportunities through Scholarship Universe.

Prospective and incoming students can also connect with assigned financial aid advisors.

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