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Our Mission Statement
The mission of the Kinesiology Program is to provide well-rounded leaders and critical thinkers in the areas of health and movement studies. To accomplish this mission, the faculty is committed to teaching, service, and research in the fields of health and kinesiology in an academically challenging, learner-centered, and caring environment where all employees contribute to student success. These activities are aimed at enhancing healthy and active lifestyles and encouraging optimal human performance. The Kinesiology Program offers undergraduate and graduate degrees that can prepare students for health- and/or kinesiology-related careers in either a school setting or the public sector.
Health & Kinesiology Faculty
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Dr. Michael Moyer
Department Chair & Professor (210) 784-2589 | Classroom Hall 214C |
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Dr. John Smith
Professor (210) 784-2536 | SciTech 142I |
Professor
(210) 784-2537 | SciTech 142A
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Dr. Jongil Lim
Assistant Professor (210) 784-2556 | SciTech 142H |
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Dr. Jun Seob Song
Assistant Professor (210) 784-2583 | SciTech 142F
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Instructor
jdelacruz@tamusa.edu | SciTech 142-G
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Ramon Hernandez
Adjunct Faculty Ramon.Hernandez@tamusa.edu |
Adjunct Faculty
Juan.Hinojosa@tamusa.edu
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Irene Lopez
Adjunct Faculty Irene.Lopez@tamusa.edu |
Adjunct Faculty
jbloh01@tamusa.edu
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Matt Santos
Adjunct Faculty Matthew.Santos@tamusa.edu |
Adjunct Faculty
ypark@tamusa.edu
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Art Olague
Adjunct Faculty art.olague@tamusa.edu |
Adjunct Faculty
Carlos.Ortiz@tamusa.edu
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Adjunct Faculty
avega@tamusa.edu
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Adjunct Faculty
aorti0164@tamusa.edu
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Jacqueline Kappmeyer |
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Kinesiology Spotlight
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The Kinesiology Club |
The Kinesiology Club at Texas A&M University-San Antonio is a student-run organization that provides volunteer, internship, and mentorship opportunities. We aim to promote the understanding of and involvement in the profession of health, physical education, recreation, dance, and the exercise sciences at Texas A&M University-San Antonio as well as the community. Our mission is to instill the tradition of health and wellness through education and fun physical activities. Through fundraising activities, we are able to host invited speakers, hold fun socials, travel to conferences, and participate in research activities. Find us on Instagram: KINESCLUB_TAMUSA |
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TACSM |
Every year, students travel to the Texas Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, a regional meeting focusing on the promotion and advancement of medical and other scientific knowledge related to sport and exercise. Students participate for professional development, research presentation, and participation in the Student Bowl (an academic competition against all other colleges and universities across Texas). |
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TAHPERD |
Students annually travel to the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Convention for professional development and research presentations. This organization is committed to developing knowledge and programs that promote active, healthy lifestyles and enhance skilled, aesthetic motor performance in school-aged children. Those majoring in physical education will typically attend. |
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Distinguished Scholar |
In the Spring of 2025, Carlos Tamayo was awarded the Academic Distinguished Award as the Distinguished Scholar for the Department of Counseling, Kinesiology, and Human Services. In his time at A&M-SA, he has maintained a high GPA, attended four conferences, carried out his own research project that he presented at the 2025 TACSM Annual Meeting, participated in the TACSM Annual Student Bowl academic competition, and held multiple officer positions in the K-Club. |
