The Kinesiology Department (formerly the Department of Health and Human Performance) is part of the College of Education and Human Development and offers an undergraduate professional teacher education concentration in Physical Education, as well as non-certification concentrations in Exercise Science, Community Health Education and Promotion, and Fitness and Sports Studies.

Students expecting to earn the Bachelor's degree in kinesiology with a concentration in the Health and Physical Education (Certification) area must meet all eligibility requirements for initial licensure in Louisiana prior to student teaching and submit scores on PRAXIS I and II.

Students expecting to earn the Bachelor's degree in kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science, Health Education and Promotion, or Fitness and Sports Studies Kinesiology majors must make a C or better in all kinesiology courses counting toward their degree. Every kinesiology major must take a departmentally approved professional exam prior to graduation.

For those students satisfying admission criteria, the KINS Department also offers a graduate degree in Exercise Science.