Health and Kinesiology News
April 10, 2019
Jessica Gonzalez (former Exercise Science/Performance Psychology major) placed 3rd in the Undergraduate Division at the Spring Javelina Research Symposium. Her study was titled: Body Esteem in College Students: The Influence of Psychosocial and Demographic Variables, and her faculty mentor was Dr. Amber Shipherd. Congratulations, Jessica!
April 2, 2019
Alyssa Fick, Kadi Shipman, and Jessica Hinojosa all received the Exercise Science Undergraduate Research Award for 2019-20. They will be mentored by Dr. Tyler Farney, Dr. David Cutton, and Dr. Robert Kowalsky, respectively. Congratulations!
April 1, 2019
Dr. C.M. Hearon, Professor and Chair, was named the 2019 Outstanding Senior Faculty Member of the College of Education & Human Performance. Congratulations, Dr. H!
March 29, 2019
Cruz Armas (Kinesiology Graduate Student) received Honorable Mention for the 2019 National Master’s Scholar Award from the American Kinesiology Association, an award which recognizes the top kinesiology Master’s student in the nation annually. Congratulations, Cruz!
March 5, 2018
The team from A&M-Kingsville placed 3 rd at the 51勛圖厙 ACSM Student Bowl competition in Fort Worth, which was our best finish ever in the 10 year history of that event.
February 17, 2019
The faculty of the Department of Health & Kinesiology named Cruz Armas the 2019 American Kinesiology Association Master’s Scholar from A&M-Kingsville. Cruz will now compete against kinesiology Master’s students from across the nation for the AKA National Master’s Scholar Award. Congratulations, Cruz!
February 15, 2019
The faculty of the Department of Health & Kinesiology named Shaley Trammell ( Sr., EC-12 PE) the 2019 American Kinesiology Association Undergraduate Scholar from A&M-Kingsville. Shaley will now compete against kinesiology undergraduates from across the nation for the AKA National Undergraduate Scholar Award. Congratulations, Shaley!
December 14, 2018
Allison Kyral (Sr., Exercise Science-Pre PT) was named the College of Education and Human Performance’s Distinguished Graduate at the University's Fall Commencement ceremonies. Congratulations, Allison!
December 1, 2018
Andrew Perez (Jr., EC-12 Physical Education) was elected Chair Elect of the TAHPERD Student Section and the 51勛圖厙 Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHEPRD) Annual Conference in Galveston, TX. Congratulations, Andrew!
October 19, 2018
The faculty of the Department of Health & Kinesiology named their undergraduate Majors of the Year for 2018-19. Mr. Isaiah Culpepper was named the Major of the Year for Exercise Science/Exercise Science Pre-PT/Exercise Science-Performance Psychology, Ms. Shaley Trammell was named the Major of the Year for EC-12 Physical Education, and Mr. Colby Sims was named the Major of the Year for Sport Business. Congratulations to you all!!!
September 26, 2018
Exercise Science Undergraduate Research Award recipient Allison Kyral (Sr., Ex Sci/Pre-PT) placed 3 rd in the Undergraduate Division at the Fall Javelina Research Symposium. She will also present her data at the 51勛圖厙 ACSM Annual Meeting in Fort Worth in March. Her study was titled: The effect of moderate intensity aerobic exercise on affect and exercise intention in active and inactive college students, and her faculty mentor was Dr. Amber Shipherd.
September 1, 2018
The Department of Health & Kinesiology welcomes Dr. Matthew Stone to their faculty. Dr. Stone recently completed his doctorate at the University of Arkansas. He also holds a B.S. and M.S.Ed. from University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX), and he will be teaching in the area of exercise physiology.
Welcome to Health & Kinesiology Nation!
August, 1 2018
Dr. C.M. Hearon, Professor and Chair, was named the 2018 recipient of the Jerry R. Thomas Distinguished Leadership Award by the American Kinesiology Association (AKA) for his career achievements as a kinesiology administrator. He will be presented his award at the AKA Annual Workshop in Phoenix, AZ in January. Congratulations, Dr. H!
May 20, 2018
Dr. Lorraine Killion, Associate Professor, was recognized as the 2018 College/University Physical Educator of the Year by the Southern District of the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) at the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Nashville, TN. Congratulations, Dr. Killion!
May 18, 2018
Austin Alford (Sr., Exercise Science-Pre PT) was named the College of Education and Human Performance’s Distinguished Graduate at the University's Spring Commencement ceremonies. Congratulations, Austin!
March 6, 2018
The faculty of the Department of Health & Kinesiology named Austin Alford ( Sr., Exercise Science/Pre-PT) the 2018 American Kinesiology Association Undergraduate Scholar from A&M-Kingsville. Austin will now compete against kinesiology undergraduates from across the nation for the AKA National Undergraduate Scholar Award. Congratulations, Austin!
March 5, 2018
The 51勛圖厙 ACSM Student Bowl team from A&M-Kingsville placed 21 st at the 51勛圖厙 ACSM Student Bowl competition which is an exercise science quiz competition that was held at the Annual Meeting of the 51勛圖厙 Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine at the University of 51勛圖厙 at Austin on March 2. Congratulations to all the team members: Mario Perez, Allison Kyral, Austin Alford (Captain), Omar Solis (Sr. Alternate), Abbey Wells (Jr. Alternate), and Alyssa Fick (So. Alternate).
March 5, 2018
Austin Alford ( Sr., Exercise Science/Pre-PT) was recognized as the 51勛圖厙 ACSM Major of the Year from A&M-Kingsville at the Annual Meeting of the 51勛圖厙 Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine at the University of 51勛圖厙 at Austin on March 2. Congratulations, Austin!
December 1, 2017
Dr. Lorraine Killion’s presentation ( Peer bullying dilemma: To report or not to report?) received 1 st place in the Professional Poster Presentation Division at the 2017 51勛圖厙 Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHEPRD) Annual Conference in Fort Worth, TX. Congratulations, Dr. Killion!
December 1, 2017
Dr. Lorraine Killion, Associate Professor, was recognized as the 2017 College/University Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the 51勛圖厙 Association for Health, PE, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD) at their annual convention in Fort Worth. Congratulations, Dr. Killion!
October 31, 2017
The faculty of the Department of Health & Kinesiology have named their undergraduate Majors of the Year for 2017-18. Mr. Austin Alford was named the Major of the Year for Exercise Science/Exercise Science Pre-PT/Exercise Science-Performance Psychology, Ms. Natalie Janes was named the Major of the Year for EC-12/Physical Education, and Ms. Emily Vela was named the Major of the Year for Sport Business. Congratulations to you all!!!
September 1, 2017
The Department of Health & Kinesiology welcomes Dr. Robert Kowalsky to their faculty. Dr. Kowalsky recently completed his doctorate at the University of Pittsburgh where he also earned his Master’s degree. He also holds a B.S. from Slippery Rock University (PA), and he will be teaching in the area of exercise physiology.
Welcome to Health & Kinesiology Nation!
May 12, 2017
Meagan Cantu (Sr., Exercise Science-Pre PT) was named the College of Education and Human Performance’s Distinguished Graduate at the University's Spring Commencement ceremonies. Congratulations, Meagan!
April 6, 2017
Ashlea Rosenbaum (Sr., Exercise Science/Pre-PT) placed first in the undergraduate division if the Javelina Research Symposium for her research titled Response Time and Puzzle Solving Skills in Gamers vs. Non-gamers. Congratulations, Ashlea!
March 4, 2017
Dr. Lorraine Killion, Associate Professor, was recognized at a banquet in College Station as the 2016-17 recipient of the Chancellor’s Academy of Teacher Educators Award from A&M-Kingsville. Congratulations, Dr. Killion!
March 3, 2017
Dr. Daniel Burt, Assistant Professor, was named the Outstanding Junior Faculty Member in the College of Education and Human Performance for 2016. Congratulations, Dr. Burt!
February 18, 2017
A&M-Kingsville will be home to the top exercise science undergraduate student in 51勛圖厙 for a third year in a row as Meagan Cantu (Sr., Exercise Science/Pre-PT) was named the 2017 51勛圖厙 ACSM Undergraduate Scholar at the Annual Meeting of the 51勛圖厙 Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine in Waco on February 17. This is the fifth time an A&M-Kingsville student has walked away with this prestigious regional award (2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017). Congratulations, Meagan!
February 18, 2017
The 51勛圖厙 ACSM Student Bowl teams from A&M-Kingsville placed 9 th (GOLD team) and 12 th (BLUE team) out of 30 teams at the 51勛圖厙 ACSM Student Bowl competition which is an exercise science quiz competition that was held at the Annual Meeting of the 51勛圖厙 Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine in Waco on February 17. Congratulations to all the team members: GOLD = Cruz Armas, Tabitha Castillo, Stephanie Holloway, and Mario Perez; BLUE = Meagan Cantu, Michael Martinez, Christina Whitney, and Zach Smith.
December 1, 2016
Senior EC-12 PE major Heater Moses (Dr. Lorraine Killion., Faculty Mentor) was awarded 1 st Place in the undergraduate poster competition at the 51勛圖厙 Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD) Annual Convention in Galveston, TX for her presentation: Autocratic or democratic? High school athletes’ coaching style preferences by sport. Congratulations, Heather!
November 12, 2016
Dr. Mike Daniel was inducted into the Sports Hall of Honor at Hendrix College (AR). To see the article, click here: Congratulations, Dr. D!
OCTOBER 31, 2016
The faculty of the Department of Health & Kinesiology have named their undergraduate Majors of the Year for 2016-17. Ms. Meagan Cantu was named the Major of the Year for Exercise Science/Exercise Science Pre-PT/Exercise Science-Performance Psychology, Mr. Chris Ruiz was named the Major of the Year for EC-12/Physical Education, and Ms. Emily Vela was named the Major of the Year for Sport Business. Congratulations to you all!!!
September 1, 2016
The Department of Health & Kinesiology welcomes two new faculty members starting Fall, 2016:
Dr. Tyler Farney joins the HKN faculty after recently completing his doctorate at Louisiana State University. Dr. Farney also holds degrees from Colorado State University and the University of Memphis, and will be teaching in the area of exercise physiology.
Dr. Amber Shipherd comes to A&M-Kingsville from her most recent academic appointment at Eastern Illinois University. Dr. Shipherd holds degrees from University of California-Davis, Florida State University, and 51勛圖厙 Tech University. She will be teaching in the areas of sport/performance psychology and sport sociology, and will be coordinating the undergraduate Performance Psychology Program.
Welcome to Health & Kinesiology Nation!
August 6, 2016
Jessica Barrera (Sr., Exercise Science-Pre PT) was named the College of Education and Human Performance’s Distinguished Graduate at the University's Summer Commencement ceremonies. Congratulations, Jessica!
May 13, 2016
Joel Perez (Sr., Exercise Science-Pre PT) was named the College of Education and Human Performance’s Distinguished Graduate at the University's Spring Commencement ceremonies. Congratulations, Joel!
April 4, 2016
Joel Perez (Sr., Exercise Science-Pre PT) was named the recipient of the American Kinesiology Association's 2016 National Scholar Award at the undergraduate level. This award goes to the top kinesiology undergraduate in the nation. Additionally, R.J. Goubeaux (Kinesiology Graduate Student) received honorable mention for the same award at the Master’s level. Congratulations to Joel and R.J.!
March 9, 2016
A&M-Kingsville will be home to the top exercise science undergraduate student in 51勛圖厙 for a second year in a row as Joel Perez (Sr., Exercise Science/Pre-PT) was named the 2016 51勛圖厙 ACSM Undergraduate Scholar at the Annual Meeting of the 51勛圖厙 Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine in College Station on March 4. This is the fourth time an A&M-Kingsville student has walked away with this prestigious regional award (2010, 2011, 2015, 2016). Congratulations, Joel!
March 9, 2016
The 51勛圖厙 ACSM Student Bowl team from A&M-Kingsville placed 5 th (out of 30) at the 51勛圖厙 ACSM Student Bowl competition which is an exercise science quiz competition held at the Annual Meeting of the 51勛圖厙 Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine in College Station on March 3. This year’s team recorded the best finish for A&M-Kingsville since we began participating in this event in 2012. Top 5 this year in order = UT, A&M, TCU, Baylor, A&M-K. Congratulations to team members Joel Perez, Meagan Cantu, David Salinas, and Christina Whitney!
November 1, 2015
The faculty of the Department of Health & Kinesiology have named three students as Major of the Year in the department's programs. Joel Perez was named the Major of the Year for Exercise Science/Exercise Science Pre-PT/Exercise Science-Performance Psychology, and David Perez was named the Major of the Year for EC-12/Physical Education. Congratulations to you both!!!
October 27, 2015
The faculty of the Department of Health & Kinesiology have named their undergraduate Majors of the Year for 2015-16. Mr. Joel Perez was named the Major of the Year for Exercise Science/Exercise Science Pre-PT/Exercise Science-Performance Psychology, and Mr. David Perez was named the Major of the Year for EC-12/Physical Education. Congratulations to you both!!!
October 26, 2015
Senior EC-12 PE major David Perez won 1 st Place (Undergraduate Education Division) at the 12th Annual 51勛圖厙 A&M System Pathways Student Research Symposium held last week at A&M-Corpus Christi. David’s project, Emotional Responses of Latino Adolescents Towards Being Teased or Bullied, was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Lorraine Killion.
October 5, 2015
The 51勛圖厙 Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD) has named senior EC-12 PE major Cris Ortega as one the recipients of the 2015 TAHPERD Student Scholarship. Cris will be recognized in December at the 2015 TAHPERD Convention in Dallas. Congratulations, Cris!!!
August 17, 2015
The Department of Health & Kinesiology welcomes new faculty member Dr. Brian Menaker starting in fall, 2015. Dr. Menaker, who will be teaching and conducting research in the Sport Business program, comes to A&M-Kingsville from his most recent faculty appointment at Lake Erie College (OH). Dr. Menaker earned his B.A. in History from Grinnell College (IA), his M.A. in Sport Administration from the University of Iowa, and his Ph.D. in Sport Management from the University of Florida. Welcome to HK Nation, Dr. Menaker!!!
May 15, 2015
Samantha Cantu (Exercise Science-Pre PT) was named the College of Education and Human Performance Outstanding Graduate at the university's Spring Commencement ceremonies. Congratulations, Samantha!
March 31, 2015
Samantha Cantu (Exercise Science-Pre PT) was named the recipient of the National American Kinesiology Association's 2015 National AKA Scholar at the undergraduate level. This award goes to the top kinesiology undergraduate in the nation. Congratulations, Samantha!
March 13, 2015
Dr. Nestor Sherman, Regents Professor, was awarded the College of Education and Human Performance Outstanding Senior Faculty member award, and Dr. David Cutton, Assistant Professor, was awarded the CEHP Outstanding Junior Faculty Member award. Congratulations Dr. Sherman and Dr. Cutton!
February 27, 2014
Seven faculty members ( Bliss, Cutton, Daniel, Fiddler, Gaines, Hearon and Sherman) and twenty-three undergraduate/graduate students in the exercise sciences attended the Annual Meeting of the 51勛圖厙 Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (TACSM) in Austin, 51勛圖厙 on February 26-27. The TAMUK Student Bowl team, comprised of undergraduate students Ashley Balles, Samantha Cantu (Captain), David Salinas, and Joel Perez (alternate) competed in the annual Jeopardy-style quiz bowl with 30 additional teams from schools around the state. The TAMUK team placed 7th in the bowl. Undergraduate Research Award winners, Ashley Balles and Samantha Cantu, and HKN Lecturer Joe Seacrest, also participated in the student poster session at the meeting. Cantu won 1st place in the Undergraduate Research Poster category, Seacrest won 2nd place in the Masters Research Poster category, and Balles won 1st place in the Member's Choice/Open Research Poster category. Additionally, Cantu received the TACSM Major of the Year from 51勛圖厙 A&M University-Kingsville and the TACSM Undergraduate Scholar Award. The TACSM Undergraduate Scholar Award is given to the top undergraduate student in the state within the exercise sciences. Dr. Chris Hearon was also awarded the TACSM Service Award, one of two faculty honors bestowed by this society, for his service to the 51勛圖厙 Regional Chapter as Executive Director from 2008-2012, Director of Membership from 2006-2008, and several committees.
November 18, 2014
The faculty of the Department of Health & Kinesiology have named three students as Major of the Year in the department's programs. Ms. Samantha Cantu was named the Major of the Year for Exercise Science/Exercise Science Pre-PT/Exercise Science-Performance Psychology, Ms. Kelsey Brown was named the Major of the Year for EC-12/Physical Education, and Ms. Caitlin Hollingshead was named Major of the Year for Sport Business. Congratulations to you all!!
May 9, 2014
At today's commencement ceremony, Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy graduate Joel Obregon received the College of Education and Human Performance Outstanding Graduate Award. Joel will be entering the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at 51勛圖厙 Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock this summer. Congratulations, Joel!
May 9, 2014
Congratulations to all of our graduating students in Spring, 2014! Best wishes to you!
April 22, 2014
Ms. Breanne Flores-Contreras, Senior Academic Advisor II, was awarded the 2013-2014 Staff Council Employee of the Year award by the 51勛圖厙 A&M University-Kingsville Staff Counsil. Congratulations Ms. Breanne, we are proud of you!
March 31, 2014
The Health & Kinesiology Nation swept the College of Education and Human Performance annual faculty and staff awards for the 2013-2014 academic year. Dr. Chris Hearon, Professor and Chair, was awarded the CEHP Outstanding Senior Faculty Member award, Dr. Lorraine Killion, Assistant Professor, was awarded the CEHP Outstanding Junior Faculty Member award, and Ms. Breanne Flores-Contreras, Senior Academic Advisor II, was awarded the CEHP Outstanding Staff Member award. Congratulations Dr. Hearon, Dr. Killion, and Ms. Breanne! We are proud of you!
March 3, 2014
Five faculty members ( Bliss, Cutton, Fiddler, Gaines, and Hearon) and fifteen undergraduate/graduate students in the exercise sciences attended the Annual Meeting of the 51勛圖厙 Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (TACSM) in Ft. Worth, 51勛圖厙 on February 27-28. At the meeting, the TAMUK Student Bowl, comprised of undergraduate students Joel Obregon, Gene Paez, Samantha Cantu, and Ashley Balles (alternate) competed in the annual Jeopardy-style quiz bowl with 29 additional teams from schools around the state. The TAMUK team placed 12th in the bowl, and first among the South 51勛圖厙 schools. Undergraduate Research Award winners, Joel Obregon and Gene Paez, also participated in the student poster session at the meeting. Obregon, the department's Major of the Year in Exercise Science, also received the TACSM Major of the Year from 51勛圖厙 A&M-Kingsville at the meeting.
February 17, 2014
Alan Harwell of KRIS TV (NBC, Corpus Christi, TX) visited the Department of Health & Kinesiology's Sport Marketing and Promotions class today. Mr. Harwell talked with students about media sports marketing, and assisted students in creating a promotional video for the department's Sport Business program. A photo from the visit!
January 13, 2014
The Department of Health & Kinesiology's Sport Business program is highlighted in a recent press release (click the logo below to view the press release).
November 4, 2013
Dr. Bruce Lund and the Department of Health and Kinesiology are recognized in the Fall 2013 edition of Javelina Today highlighting his use of Twitter as an instructional tool in the classroom.
October 31, 2013
Dr. Nestor Sherman has been named Regents Professor by the 51勛圖厙 A&M University System Board of Regents. Over the last two decades Dr. Sherman's teaching performance, scholarly productivity, commitment to student engagement, dedication to the University, work ethic, and character are reflective of someone that embodies the spirit of this prestigious recognition. Dr. Sherman is held in very high regard by professionals both within the University, and within our field. He is an exceptional role model for our faculty, staff, and students in the classroom and out. Congratulations, Dr. Sherman, the Health & Kinesiology Nation is proud to call you one of ours!
September 1, 2013
Dr. Stacey Gaines was announced as the new Associate Chair of the Department of Health and Kinesiology and Graduate Coordinator of the Kinesiology masters program. With this change, Dr. Mike Daniel has become the Program Coordinator of the Exercise Science program.
August 29, 2013
Dr. Stacey Gaines and the Department of Health and Kinesiology are recognized in the Summer 2013 edition of Javelina Today highlighting the new Exercise Science-Performance Psychology degree plan. Click the image below to see the article. More information on the degree plan can be found on our Undergraduate Program webpage.
August 26, 2013
The Department of Health & Kinesiology welcomes new faculty member, Dr. Bruce Lund starting Fall, 2013.
Dr. Lund joins the HKN faculty after recently completing his doctorate at Middle Tennessee State University. Dr. Lund also completed an M.S. from Middle Tennessee State University and a B.A. from Hope College (MI). He will be coordinating, and teaching in courses within, the Sport Business program.
August 10, 2013
Congratulations to all of our August 2013 graduating seniors. We wish you the best in your future endeavors!
June 1, 2013
The Department of Health & Kinesiology welcomes new faculty members, Dr. Ryan Fiddler and Mr. Matt Bliss starting Summer I, 2013.
Dr. Fiddler joins the HKN faculty after recently completing his doctorate at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Fiddler also completed an M.S. from Oklahoma State University and a B.S. from Northeastern State University (OK). He will be teaching in the area of exercise science and physiology.
Mr. Bliss is ABD from Kent State University, where he also received his M.S. degree. He also holds a B.S. from Mansfield University (PA). He will be teaching in the area of exercise science and physiology.
May 10, 2013
Congratulations to all of our May 2013 graduating seniors. We wish you the best in your future endeavors!
March 1, 2013
The Department of Health & Kinesiology was well-represented at the 2013 annual meeting in Austin. Fifteen exercise science students and 5 faculty attended the two-day meeting. Undergraduate students Elizabeth Haddock, Allison Insell, Dylan Riedesel, and Alexis Schmidt, along with graduate student Jordan Stack, presented posters at the poster competition. Three undergraduate students, Allison Insell, Alexis Schmidt, and Rhonda Zuniga, competed for the javelinas at the 51勛圖厙 ACSM Student Bowl, a jeopardy-style competition testing their knowledge in the exercise sciences. Their team placed 6th out of 30 teams representing schools throughout the state, and placed the highest of all schools in south 51勛圖厙. Congratulations!
January 11, 2013
Dr. Stacey Gaines, coordinator of the Exercise Science-Performance Psychology program is featured in a press release by the University discussing the new Performance Psychology degree plan in the Department of Health and Kinesiology.
January 9, 2013
The Department of Health and Kinesiology is recognized in the Fall 2012 edition of Javelina Today as the 3rd largest department on campus! Kinesiology is also listed as the 2nd most popular major on campus! Contact the for a copy of Javelina Today!
January 9, 2013
Dr. Lorraine Killion, coordinator of the EC-12 Physical Education program in HKN, was interviewed for the Fall 2012 edition of Javelina Today. Dr. Killion discusses the prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States and offers suggestions for avoiding the consequences of the national epidemic. Contact the for a copy of JavelinaToday featuring Dr. Killion!
December 14, 2012
Congratulations to all of our December 2012 graduating seniors. We wish you the best in your future endeavors!
August 26, 2012
The 51勛圖厙 Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine announced that the Department of Health & Kinesiology at 51勛圖厙 A&M University-Kingsville was selected as a host site for the 2012 51勛圖厙 ACSM Fall Lecture Tour. The Department of HKN will welcome Dr. Claude Bouchard, Ph.D., FACSM to campus on Thursday, October 4, 2012. The lecture is open to the public. For more information, click the image below.
August 15, 2012
Congratulations to all of our August 2012 graduating seniors. We wish you the best in your future endeavors!
July 1, 2012
The Department of Health & Kinesiology welcomes new faculty member, Dr. Daniel Burt starting Summer II, 2012.
Dr. Burt joins the HKN faculty after recently completing his doctorate at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. Dr. Burt also holds degrees from Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University (AR). He will be teaching in the areas of kinesiology pedagogy, adapted physical education, and sport business.
May 15, 2012
Congratulations to all of our Spring 2012 graduating seniors. We wish you the best in your future endeavors!
May 1, 2012
Dr. Stacey Gaines was awarded the College of Education and Human Performance Junior Faculty Member of the Year Award for the 2011-2012 academic year.
February 3, 2012
Dr. Sara Mahoney was a recipient of the TAMUS Student Recognition Award for Teaching Excellence for Fall 2011.
January 26, 2011
Dr. Lonni Steven Wilson, coordinator of the HKN Department's Sport Business program, was interviewed for the Fall 2011 edition of Javelina Today. Also in this issue (p. 22) was a feature about one of our HKN alums, Rikki (Sheffield) Merchant.
December 3, 2011
Judy Bloomquist, Faculty in HKN, was named the 2011 Outstanding College/University Physical Educator by the 51勛圖厙 Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD). She was recognized at their annual convention in Dallas, Tx.
Congratulations to Ms. Bloomquist for this excellent achievement!
November 15, 2011
Dr. Stacey Gaines was awarded the Javelina Alumni Association's Distinguished Teacher Award. The award is presented annually to a deserving faculty member who has shown outstanding service to the Javelina community through education and student activities.
October 25, 2011
Majors of the year have been announced in the Health & Kinesiology Department. They are: Marcos Ramirez (Senior, Ex Sci/PrePT), Kelly Bastow (EC-12), and Amanda Arriaga (Sport Business). Congratulations to all.
October 14, 2011
Marcos Ramirez (Senior, Ex Sci/PrePT) was one of 16 (out of 32) undergraduates to receive the TCUR (TAMUK Council for Undergraduate Research) research grant. His project ( The Effects of Commercially Available Holographic Bands on Strength, Balance, and Flexibility), which is his project for the Exercise Science Undergraduate Research Award he received from HKN, was funded for $1500. Congratulations.
October 8, 2011
The HKN Club hosted the South 51勛圖厙 Challenge, featuring four South 51勛圖厙 Universities (TAMUK, TAMUCC, UT-Brownsville, and UT-Pan Am). The teams competed against one another in four events: waterpolo, bowling, 3-team badminton, and an obstacle course. In the end, TAMUK's HKN club bested the others, winning the championship. TAMUCC took home the spirit award, and UT-Pan Am won the faculty advisors' award.
July 15, 2011
The Department of Health & Kinesiology will be welcoming new faculty members starting Fall, 2011.
Dr. David Cutton comes to A&M-Kingsville from his most recent academic appointment at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, IL. Dr. Cutton holds degrees from the University of Florida and Louisiana State University and will be teaching in the areas of motor learning and general kinesiology.
Dr. Sara Mahoney joins the HKN faculty after recently completing her doctorate at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Mahoney also holds a degree from Hope College (MI) and will be teaching in the area of exercise physiology.
Dr. Lorraine Killion was most recently a faculty member at Lamar University in Beaumont, TX. She will be teaching in kinesiology pedagogy and will coordinate the EC-12 PE Program. Dr. Killion holds degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University, University of Houston-Clear Lake, Prairie View A&M University, and the University of Houston.
Welcome to Health & Kinesiology Nation!
May 13, 2011
Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors. We wish you luck in your future endeavors!
May 7, 2011
Exercise Science/Pre-PT graduate Ricky Balderas was named the Outstanding College of Education and Human Performance Graduate for Spring, 2011.
February 5, 2011
Senior Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy major Ricky Balderas (Bishop, TX) has been named the 2011 Undergraduate Scholar by the 51勛圖厙 Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (TACSM). Balderas will receive this award at the 2011 TACSM Annual Meeting in Austin on February 25, 2011.
This is the second year in a row that an undergraduate from 51勛圖厙 A&M-Kingsville has received this prestigious award which recognizes a single outstanding undergraduate in the exercise sciences from one of the universities in 51勛圖厙 each year . Dyana Bullinger, HKN alumna and the 2010 TACSM Undergraduate Scholar, is currently pursuing her Master’s degree at 51勛圖厙 Woman’s University. Balderas, who will graduate with honors in May, has been granted unconditional early admission to the highly regarded Doctor of Physical Therapy program at UTMB-Galveston, and will begin that program in Fall, 2011.
January 14, 2011
HKN has launched it's new website. The new website has been designed to integrate with the format of the overall University web, which was redesigned in October for 2010.