Minor in Kinesiology and Health Education

Department of Kinesiology and Health Education

The Kinesiology and Health Education (KHE) minor provides a broad exploration of human movement, health and wellness. Designed for students from a wide range of majors including nutrition, business, communication, natural sciences, pre-med, social work and education, the KHE minor allows you to explore your interests by choosing from a variety of Kinesiology (KIN) and Health Education (HED) courses.

At a Glance

Eligible Majors: All but KHE

Required GPA to Apply: 2.5

Credit Hours Required: 15 in KIN and/or HED

Available Catalogs: All current catalogs

What You’ll Learn

What You’ll Learn

Through the KHE minor, you can:

  • Explore the science of human movement, exercise and physical performance.
  • Examine factors that influence individual and community health and well-being.
  • Learn principles of health promotion, fitness, coaching and wellness programming.
  • Develop knowledge of the physiological, behavioral and social dimensions of health.
Why the KHE Minor?

Why the KHE Minor?

  • Build practical knowledge of human movement and wellness.
  • Gain a science‑based understanding of health and performance.
  • Prepare for graduate or professional programs in health sciences and related fields.
  • Strengthen career readiness in healthcare, fitness, coaching, public health, wellness programming and health education.
Program Requirements

Program Requirements

  • Open to all UT Austin undergraduate students with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 EXCEPT for KHE majors.
  • 15 hours of coursework in KIN and HED
  • At least six credit hours must be upper-division coursework. 
  • Nine hours of coursework must be taken in residence.
  • Nine hours of coursework must come from outside of major requirements. Only six hours of overlap between major and minor courses is allowed for this minor.
  • All courses must be taken for a letter grade unless the course is only offered pass/fail.
  • Prerequisites for classes must be met.
  • Admission to the minor does not guarantee a seat in KIN or HED courses.
How to Add the Minor 

How to Add the Minor

Visit this page. 

  1. Click on link for “Request Restricted minor”
  2. Select “KIN Kinesiology” for Field of Study
  3. Click “Continue”
  4. Select “Kinesiology and Health Education (MN3KIN01)”
  5. Click “Continue”
  6. Once approved, please contact your departmental advisor to have it added to your student profile.

Questions?

Contact the COE Advising Team
Email: coeadvising@austin.utexas.edu
Phone: 512-471-3223