Dr. Billy Jack Ray is an esteemed Associate Professor and the current Chair of the Kinesiology Department at Sul Ross State University, where he is in his sixth year of service. As the Graduate Program Coordinator, Dr. Ray has made significant contributions to the academic and professional development of students within the Kinesiology Department.

In his role, Dr. Ray has taught and designed a diverse array of courses, including:

Undergraduate Courses:

• SRSU 1101 – First Year Seminar
• KINE 1301 – Introduction to Kinesiology
• KINE 1310 – Sports Officiating
• PE 2303 – Individual & Team Sports
• PE 2304 – Activities for Children
• KINE 2303 – Nutrition
• KINE 2340 – Principles of Athletic Coaching
• PE 3301 – Theory of Coaching Football
• KES 3302 – Health & Aging
• KES 3303 – Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
• KINE 3301 – Kinesiology
• KINE 3305 – Motor Development
• KINE 3343 – Kinesiology & Biomechanics
• KINE 4301 – Test & Measurements
• KES 4303 – Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription
• PE 4303 – Concepts of Kinesiology
• KES 4313 – Legal Issues in Sports
• KES 4316 – Exercise for Special Populations
• KINE 4360 – Practicum in Kinesiology
• KINE 4390 – Facilities
• KINE 4390 – Sports Sociology
• KINE 4390 – Digital Sports Marketing
• KINE 4390 – Physics of Sports
• KES 4361 – Sports History
• KES 4361 – Sports Management
• KES 4362 – Senior Capstone

Graduate Courses:

• KINE 5305 – Graduate Research
• KINE 5307 – Issues in Sports Law
• KINE 5315 – Group Dynamics
• KINE 5316 – Motor Learning & Control
• KINE 5321 – Sports Leadership
• KINE 5322 – Strategic Management in Sport
• KINE 5323 – Sport Finance & Sales
• KINE 5324 – Applied Marketing in Sports
• KINE 5325 – Event & Facility Management
• KINE 5373 – Health and Human Behavior
• KINE 5609 – Graduate Practicum in Kinesiology

Dr. Ray's extensive expertise and dedication to the field of kinesiology are evident through his comprehensive course offerings and his leadership roles. His commitment to fostering academic excellence and practical skills among his students has made a lasting impact on the Sul Ross State University community.