UHV kinesiology program recognized for quality
The quality of the University of Houston-Victoria’s undergraduate kinesiology program has been recognized once again as a “distinguished program” by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
The UHV College of Education & Health Profession’s Bachelor of Science in kinesiology program is reviewed every three years by the NSCA’s Education Recognition Program for its ability to prepare students for the organization’s Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certifications.
“UHV’s continued recognition from NSCA is exciting for our kinesiology program,” said Rachel Martinez, interim dean of the college. “The association is well known as the best standard in strength and conditioning, and our students will benefit from this recognition.”
UHV is one of 11 Texas higher education institutions that have been given this recognition, said Raymond Tucker, associate professor of kinesiology and chair of the department of kinesiology, health studies, counseling and nursing. As part of the review process, NSCA checks each school’s course syllabi and the content being taught, he said.
“This recognition confirms our program has what it takes to prepare students to get the certifications they will need to become strength coaches at the high school, college and professional levels,” Tucker said.
Another benefit of NSCA recognition is that students in UHV’s undergraduate kinesiology program will receive a $50 discount on the NSCA-CPT and CSCS exam registration fees.
“By pursuing and achieving NSCA recognition through the ERP, this program has demonstrated that it meets the requirements to prepare students for the NSCA-CPT and CSCS certifications and is committed to quality,” said a recent letter from the association to UHV.
The University of Houston-Victoria, located in the heart of the Coastal Bend region since 1973 in Victoria, Texas, offers courses leading to more than 80 academic programs in the schools of Arts & Sciences; Business Administration; and Education, Health Professions & Human Development. UHV provides face-to-face classes at its Victoria campus, as well as an instructional site in Katy, Texas, and online classes that students can take from anywhere. UHV supports the American Association of State Colleges and Universities Opportunities for All initiative to increase awareness about state colleges and universities and the important role they have in providing a high-quality and accessible education to an increasingly diverse student population, as well as contributing to regional and state economic development.
