Kinesiology

Quick Facts

  • Core Curriculum Requirement: KINE 1164 (Component Area Option)
  • Courses are offered at: all campuses

Overview

Kinesiology is the study of human movement. It’s a broad field with more than 40 career options in healthcare, education, fitness, and sports.

Common focus areas are exercise science, fitness, athletic training, and health or allied health fields, such as pre‑physical therapy and occupational health. 

Study Kinesiology at TCC

Completing kinesiology courses at TCC can help you:

  • Transfer your course credits to a four-year college to pursue a degree in kinesiology.
  • Continue your journey to earn a B.S. in Kinesiology or Sports Management through our dual admission partnership with Tarleton State University (opens in a new window).
  • Build a strong foundation for future education and careers in healthcare, education, fitness, sports, and recreation.
  • Work with people from different backgrounds to support a healthy and active environment.
  • Enjoy flexible career options that let you stay active, work indoors or outdoors, and have more control over your schedule. 

Transfer

If you complete Exercise Science and Kinesiology Field of Study, you can transfer your credits into any Texas state school for its freshman/sophomore course requirements in the field.

Learn more about TCC Fields of Study

Options

Course Formats

Kinesiology courses are offered in-person, online, or blended mode. These options give you more flexibility in scheduling. 

Activity Courses

We offer the following courses and more with both credit and non-credit options:

  • Weight training
  • Yoga
  • Pickleball
  • Sailing
  • Swimming 

Courses

Contact

TCC Northwest

Kathleen Galindo
Department Chair

Cal817-515-7677

Email kathleen.galindo@tccd.edu

TCC Northeast

Victoria Babb
Department Chair

Email victoria.babb@tccd.edu

TCC South

Timothy Johnson
Department Chair

Call 817-515-4683

Email timothy.johnson@tccd.edu

TCC Southeast

Shahzad Nazir
Department Chair

Call 817-515-3170 

Email shahzad.nazir@tccd.edu

TCC Trinity River

Melanie Rose
Department Chair

Email melanie.rose@tccd.edu

TCC Connect

Grace Ellis
Department Chair

Call 817-515-8056

Email grace.ellis@tccd.edu

Updated March 23, 2026