PhD in Kinesiology

The Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology program focuses on four broad areas of kinesiology:

Department of Health and Human Performance

Faculty in the department of Health and Human Performance
are leaders in the discovery and dissemination of solutions for healthy and active living

Masters Degree Programs

Nutrition

The nutrition graduate program offers a fully online non-thesis Master of Science (MS) degree in Nutrition (30 credits).
Athletic Training

The Master of Athletic Training Program prepares students to be competent clinicians that successfully pass the BOC Exam for Athletic Trainers.
Sport and Fitness Administration

The Sport and Fitness Administration Program (SFAP) graduate program provides its students with a comprehensive program of study which integrates theoretical concepts and practical application of management strategies.

HHP Undergraduate Programs

The Department of Health and Human Performance offers undergraduate degree programs in Exercise Science, Sports Administration, Fitness and Sports and Nutrition. The Exercise Science and Nutrition programs offer multiple tracks that are specialized according to student requirements.

HHP in the News

Dr. Billy Hawkins is a Recipient of the 2025 Sonny & Pam Vaccaro Impact Award

HHP faculty Dr. Billy Hawkins has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Sonny & Pam Vaccaro Impact Award. This award is given to individuals and/or organizations whose “impact” on college sport reflects the Vaccaro’s legacy of college athlete advocacy.
Soccer Starts Now! Introducing Soccer Skills to the Children of HTT

Six University of Houston undergraduate students from the Research and Innovation in Sports Excellence (RISE) lab alongside Dr. Craig Johnston taught soccer ball mastery skills and played soccer games with the children of SEARCH’s House of Tiny Treasures (HTT)
University of Houston’s Special Olympics Research Program: A Collaborative Effort for Athlete Wellness

Faculty and students at the University of Houston have developed an innovative research program aimed at enhancing the health and wellness of Special Olympics athletes. This program focuses on developing effective interventions to promote healthy lifestyles among athletes and their caregivers.