SHSU Department of Kinesiology

09/09/2026

🧡 Kinesiology Kudos Cards 🧡

Spread kindness. Share appreciation. Celebrate success.

Take a moment to recognize a fellow student, faculty member, or staff member who has made a positive impact. Use a Kine Kudos Card to celebrate acts of kindness, hard work, leadership, support, or accomplishments.

📍 Where to Find Them: Kine Kudos Cards are located on the front table of the first floor by the elevators.

Your words can make someone’s day! 🧡🐾

09/02/2026

📢 Volunteers Needed! 🧡🐾
Join us for the Special Olympics Bocce Tournament!

📅 September 26
📍 Holleman Field, Huntsville

Scan the QR code to sign up!

09/01/2026

College of Health Sciences Majors!! Make Your Voice Heard!
Join the COHS Dean’s Student Advisory Board
Share your ideas • Build leadership experience • Connect with the Dean
📅 Sept. 10 | 1 PM | LSC 241A
🍔 Lunch Provided
👕 Free T-shirt for board members!

09/01/2026

✨ Scholarships4Kats Application is NOW OPEN! 🎓💙

Ready to secure your funding for the Fall 2027–Spring 2028 academic year? Don't wait—get your application in early! 🚀✨

📌 How to Apply:
1️⃣ Sign into My Sam using Google Chrome 💻
2️⃣ Click on the Campus Resources tab 📂
3️⃣ Select Scholarships4Kats under Scholarship Information 📝

⏰ Priority Date: November 1, 2026 🗓️

Get those applications submitted and set yourself up for success! 🌟💪

08/27/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest professor, Dr. Joei Velten, PhD!

We’re so excited to have you join the SHSU Kinesiology Department! We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make and the knowledge and experiences you’ll bring to our students.🧡🐾

08/26/2026

Join us in welcoming Cynthia Kokosz, MEd, Lecturer in Lifetime Health and Wellness! We’re excited to have her expertise and passion join the Kinesiology Department and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make on our students.🧡📚

08/19/2026

📚🧡 Happy first day of class from our Kinesiology students and faculty! Welcome back, Bearkats! We hope you have a great semester! 🧡📚

08/17/2026

A great morning welcoming new Bearkats at the College of Health Science Open House and Majors Fair! 🐾🧡

The Kinesiology Department enjoyed meeting incoming freshmen, answering questions, and showing students around the department.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about the department! We look forward to seeing you on campus this fall! 🎓🐾

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Gonzalez on receiving this prestigious award from the National Strength and Conditioning Association! Your dedication to the field of Applied Exercise and Sport Science is inspiring. We are proud to celebrate this incredible achievement and the impact you continue to make. 👏🎉