On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Department of Health and Kinesiology at The University of Texas at Tyler, I welcome you to our Web site and to our department.

The Department offers studies in the areas of health and kinesiology (the study of movement or exercise) that prepare students for a variety of careers in the health professions, education, and basic and applied sciences. Since the founding of The University of Texas at Tyler in 1971, the Department has been known for excellence in academic programs and scholarly activities. The Department’s mission is to “responsibly facilitate learning in the areas of health and kinesiology, emphasizing competence, ethics, and altruism.” We take this mission seriously, striving to provide students with rigorous and relevant curricula; excellent teaching, laboratory, and clinical and field experiences; and personal, caring attention. If our mission fits with your educational and professional goals, we welcome the opportunity to work with you.

Health care is a huge and growing part of our economy, and exercise and sport are major factors in our culture. Therefore, opportunities for study and employment in the fields of health and kinesiology are many and varied. Our undergraduate students pursue bachelor of science degrees in health professions or in kinesiology, or the bachelor of arts degree in health and kinesiology. Graduate students pursue degrees in clinical exercise physiology, kinesiology, and health promotion. Graduates of our programs have moved directly into careers in various areas of health care, teaching, coaching, research, and business. Still others have used our programs as preparation for further education in graduate or professional schools. Our graduates include physicians, physical therapists, researchers, college and university faculty members, pharmaceutical representatives, teachers, coaches, athletic trainers, public health workers, and others. In short, the possibilities are almost endless!

I hope our Web site helps you get to know us better and provides helpful information. If you would like additional information, please feel free to contact me, or others in the Department. We look forward to communicating with you, seeing you on campus (virtually, if not if person), and working with you as you pursue your goals and dreams.

James A. (Jim) Schwane, Ph.D.
Professor and Chairman
903-566-7306
jschwane@uttyler.edu