Specializations are offered for students who are interested in a career in either of these two fields. The curricula in health and kinesiology offer opportunities to obtain professional preparation for careers as health educators and physical education teachers in public and private schools, coaches, sport administrators, sport promoters, community health educators, exercise technologists, fitness instructors and directors, recreational leaders, outdoor leadership educators and camp leaders.
Courses are also available for students interested in teaching driver's education.
All students are assigned to an advisor in accordance with their career choice. Students are encouraged to declare career intentions early so appropriate course work may be planned. Because the department values extracurricular activities, students are encouraged to become involved in departmental and professional organizations, such as Aggie Alliance, Sport Management Society, Association for Worksite Health Promotion and Eta Sigma Gamma, as well as state and national organizations. Declaration of Major Top Students in good standing with the university may apply for admission to the health or kinesiology degree program. Students must meet grade point and course requirements to be admitted to upper level in all degree programs.