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Timothy Johnson serves as the Department Chair of Kinesiology at Tarrant County College's South Campus. Students and prospective contacts can reach the department through him at 817-515-4683 or timothy.johnson@tccd.edu. The Kinesiology program at Tarrant County College, led by department chairs including Johnson, centers on the scientific study of human movement. This interdisciplinary field opens doors to over 40 career paths in areas such as healthcare, education, fitness, and sports. Key focus areas within the program include exercise science, fitness management, athletic training, and preparation for allied health professions like pre-physical therapy and occupational health.
Tarrant County College's Kinesiology offerings fulfill Core Curriculum requirements, notably KINE 1164 as a Component Area Option, and are delivered across all campuses in in-person, online, or blended formats to accommodate diverse student needs. The curriculum features practical activity courses such as weight training, yoga, pickleball, sailing, and swimming, available for both credit and non-credit. These courses build foundational skills for transfer to bachelor's programs, including dual admission pathways to institutions like Tarleton State University for B.S. degrees in Kinesiology or Sports Management. Additionally, the Exercise Science and Kinesiology Field of Study guarantees seamless credit transfer for freshman- and sophomore-level requirements at any Texas public university, supporting student success in active, dynamic careers indoors or outdoors.
Throughout his tenure at Tarrant County College, Timothy Johnson has demonstrated commitment as a Health Physical Education Instructor and Department Chair. In 2015, he received a nomination for the Chancellor’s Award for Exemplary Teaching during the annual Chancellor’s Employee Appreciation Day, which also launched a new faculty and staff wellness initiative. In 2018, Johnson contributed to the TCC South Celebration Team organizing the campus's 50th Birthday events, earning the Chancellor’s Employee Excellence Award in the Service to Community category. Official records affirm his ongoing instructional role in Health and Physical Education.
