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School of Education/Kinesiology 211 DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY
Faculty
Sharon Carano
Laura Kunkel
Pamela D. Rast, Chair Robert Thiebaud Karen L. Wallace
Clinical Preceptors
Peter Brock Chelcey Lyons Kyle Morgan
Pamela D. Rast, Chair
Programs Offered
MAJORS/DEGREES
Athletic Training—Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Exercise Science—Bachelor of Science
MINORS
Coaching
Exercise Science
Recreation Diving Management (SCUBA)
Mission
The mission of the Texas Wesleyan University Department of Kinesiology is to provide a balanced education for all students. The Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Coaching and Recreation Diving Management curricula are designed to ensure that students emerge with solid vocational skills and are well grounded in the liberal arts tradition. The faculty is dedicated to the development of students skilled in practical and scholarly applications in the subject matter areas and individuals who are positive contributors to society. The department’s unique role in the General Education Curriculum is to build the attitudes and behavioral patterns within all Texas Wesleyan University students that are needed to live full and healthy lives.
Majors/Degrees
Athletic Training Program (ATP)
ATP MISSION
The mission of the Texas Wesleyan University Athletic Training Program is to develop athletic training students into quality allied health professionals who are capable of providing the highest standard of care for the physically active community. The program is dedicated to challenging both the mind and the spirit in the development of a lifelong desire for knowledge. The combination of curricular and clinical activities is designed to produce graduates who are highly qualified for employment in a wide variety of practice settings and leaders in the athletic training profession.