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Kinesiology (KINE)

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Our Mission

The mission of the Kinesiology non-certification program is to educate and prepare qualified professionals in kinesiology and health/wellness to promote healthy and active lifestyles to citizens of the Border Region, the state of Texas, and nation/international communities.

Student Learning

Admission requirements:

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences must receive the student's completed application and supporting documentation (listed below) due on the Monday after Spring Commencement for Fall admission and on the Monday after Fall Commencement for Spring admission.

The application on NursingCAS will open on February 1st for Fall admission and September 1st for Spring admission.

*Minimum GPA and other requirements are subject to change. Please see the Undergraduate Admissions Counselor located in Canseco Hall 111B or 111F for the most updated information before every semester.

Transfer Applicants

The Dr. F. M. Canseco School of Nursing may accept transfer coursework from another accredited Texas nursing program. Transfer applicants must be transferring from another Texas nursing program in good standing. A letter from the Dean of the other institution stating good standing status will be required. Transfer applicants must meet all of the University and the Dr. F. M. Canseco School of Nursing admission requirements stipulated above.

The Admission and Progression Committee determines the final selection of the students entering the program. Admission is based on student's grade point averages and scores on the HESI A2.

TAMIU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified students with a disability. Upon admission, a nursing student who discloses a disability and requests accommodation may be asked to provide documentation of his or her disability to determine appropriate accommodations, including modifications to the program. The TAMIU College of Nursing and Health Sciences will provide reasonable accommodations but is not required to make accommodations that would substantially alter the nature or requirements of the program or provide auxiliary aids that present an undue burden. To enroll or continue in the curriculum, the nursing student must be able to perform all the essential functions with or without accommodation.

Accommodation requests should be directed to:
Office of Student Counseling and Disability Services
Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center (ZSC) 138
956.326.2230

KINE Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Explain and/or demonstrate the theoretical and/or scientific principles that can be used to address issues or problems in Kinesiology.
  2. Apply knowledge and skills required to assess human performance-related characteristics of individuals from diverse populations.
  3. Evaluate and interpret the components of health-related fitness.
  4. Analyze and discuss current issues in health, physical activity, and wellness.
  5. Develop quality wellness programs for the individual and/or community.

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Dr. F. M. Canseco School of Nursing, adheres to the TBON rule on declaratory order regarding eligibility for licensure. A petition for a declaratory order is a formal disclosure to the TBON regarding an eligibility issue that may prevent an applicant from taking the NCLEX examination upon completion of a nursing program. The declaratory order process permits the TBON to make decisions regarding a petitioner's eligibility for licensure before entering or completing a nursing program.

The Petition for Declaratory Order link:
www.bon.texas.gov (Board of Nursing) .

NSCA-ERP Recognition

The TAMIU Kinesiology Program is proud to hold recognition from the National Strength & Conditioning Association Education Recognition Program for:

  • Undergraduate Strength and Conditioning Program
  • Personal Training Program
NSCA ERP Recognition KINE