Kinesiology Club

Membership in the Kinesiology Club is open to UT students majoring or minoring in Kinesiology or Sport Management, as well as any students that have an interest in kinesiology–related areas. Membership is also open to all Kinesiology faculty. The Kinesiology Club is a service and social organization that promotes professional development in all aspects of Kinesiology for its members through various interactions between students, faculty, and professionals in the community.

Activities:

The Kinesiology Club participates in various volunteer, community service, and professional activities, as well as hosting on- and off-campus events throughout the year. In the past, club members hosted a health and fitness booth at the annual American Heart Walk in the Fall and the University's annual Forty Acres Fest in the Spring. Club members also volunteer at a number of other events including: a tennis tournament sponsored by Professor Bob Haugen on behalf of the Kinesiology department; the annual Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference (TAHPERD); and RunTex' s Marathon Kids for Austin area elementary school children.

One of the major events that the Kinesiology Club volunteers for is the annual Alderson Lecture held every spring. The club members help with the organization of food, drinks, and decorations for the event. On the night of the Alderson Lecture, the Kinesiology Club President serves as Master of Ceremonies, while other club members greeted guests and served food to the attendees.

At different times during the year, the Kinesiology club plays host to many guest speakers during its regular meetings. Professional members from the community, Kinesiology faculty, and University Athletic personnel are invited to speak to the Kinesiology Club about internships and careeropportunities. Some of the past guest speakers included: Rebecca Ryan-Swift from 3M/Motorola; Dr. Dolly Lambdin from our Kinesiology Teacher Certification area; and Jody Conradt, Athletic Director for UT's Women's Athletics and the Women's Head Basketball Coach.

Finally, the Kinesiology Club enjoys social activities that included playing intramural sports, hosting student-faculty luncheons, and various outings to local sporting events. The Kinesiology Club's co-ed intramural teams participate in volleyball, basketball, and softball. The Kinesiology Club annually hosts a Faculty/Staff appreciation lunch in the fall and spring. The luncheons gives the members anopportunity to interact with many of their professors and other Kinesiology staff in an informal setting outside of the classroom. Along with these events, the Kinesiology Club will take time out to attend an Austin Ice Bats hockey game and other sporting venues in the Austin area.

Sponsor:

The Kinesiology Club Faculty/Staff Sponsor is Richard Hogeda, Academic Advisor II in the College of Education's Dean's Office.