HOURS
Fall Semester
KINE 2330 BIOL 2457 PSYC 1315 CREATIVE ARTS POLS 2312
Spring Semester
KINE 3300 KINE 3401 BIOL 2458 HEED 3301
KINE 4420 KINE 4491 Elective/Minor
UNIV-NU 1000 ENGL 1301 KINE 1300 KINE 1100 MATH 1302 HIST 1301 LANG/PHIL/CULT
Summer (Optional)
PSYC 3310 KINE 3302 KINE 3415 KINE 3325 Elective/Minor
KINE 3388 PSYC 3318 PSYC 3322 KINE 4317 Elective/Minor
ENGL 1302 MATH 1308 BIOL 1441 HIST 1302 POLS 2311
degree planner
1st Year
31
KINE 4323 Elective/Minor Elective/Minor Elective/Minor Elective/Minor
3rd Year
plan for success
27
32
30
4th Year
120
2nd Year
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Beginning the Journey
Trailblazing the Path
leadership development
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
ENGAGE
Attend the College-to-Career orientation session with Career Services and fill out the career fields of interest form Speak with Career Services about on-campus and summer job opportunities
Fraternity & Sorority Life Leadership Institute Leadership Minor Student Governance Student Organizations
Attend Society of Kinesiology Scholars meetings Visit the International Student Center to learn about study abroad opportunities, clubs, on-campus events, and spring break community impact
* Consult your freshman advisor for transition criteria
global engagement
Destination Graduation
Learn about research opportunities, professional growth, and programs within the department Apply for scholarships: Please consult Mav ScholarShop for relevant EXSS scholarships Research EXSS internship sites Attend Kinesiology Student Research Day to learn about research opportunities Meet with EXSS advisor to ensure you are on the correct track
All Majors Job Fair Federal Work Study Internships Interviews MavMentors
Design your journey
Maverick Advantage
Global Grounds Global Mavericks Program International Week Language Exchange Program Study Abroad
Familiarize yourself with your degree plan Focus on your core KINE courses, such as KINE 1300, KINE 1100, BIOL 2457, MATH 1302 Meet with your advisor to make sure you are on track to transition to the EXSS Major Course Track Research which of the three EXSS tracks you wish to pursue Transition from EXSS intended to EXSS major*
Speak with a professor/Visit a lab about research opportunities in your department Contact the Center for Service Learning for volunteer opportunities. Attend speaker and special events. Explore leadership opportunities in the department or other student organizations.
Meet with Career Services about internship opportunities Take on a leadership role in a student club or association Attend the Career Fair to explore post-graduation career opportunities
Mentor incoming students and those seeking to be more engaged Gain leadership skills by taking on a leadership role in a student organization
EXCEL
undergraduate research
Career Development
community engagement
Apply Classroom Knowledge Outside the Classroom Challenge Yourself Prepare for Graduate School Set yourself apart from Your Peers Attend Kinesiology Student Research Day
EDUCATE
Volunteer to tutor other students Complete your EXSS Internship Present your research at Kinesiology Student Research Day Apply to graduate
Alternative Break Trips Center for Service Learning Service Learning Courses Service Learning Showcase UTA Volunteers
Attend an alumni networking event If considering graduate school, take a scholarship proposal-writing workshop and discuss options with your advisor
Career Readiness
Workforce Skills
Explore workforce skill development through on- and off-campus activities Engage with the UTA Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers Meet with a career consultant Network with employers Discover internships and co-ops Apply for on-campus employment Join Handshake, our career services platform Participate in career development programs
Attention to Detail Coaching/Teaching Conditioning and Motivating Critical Thinking Good Judgment and Decision-Making Organizing Planning Practice in Functional and Performance Assessments Problem Solving in Exercise Prescription and Monitoring Professionalism and Bedside Manner Proficiency in Lab/Testing Skills Proficient Knowledge in Anatomy, Physiology, and Biology Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice in Exercise Science Reasoning Skills Associated with Exercise and Health Understanding of Exercise and Physical Activity in Vulnerable Populations Work Well Under Stress
Find your career
Take Action
Graduate study in occupational therapist Speech pathologist Recreation therapist Working with children who have motor coordination deficits Advanced study in exercise science Biomechanics Athletic trainer Wellness coordinator Prosthetics Advanced studies in motor behavior Rehabilitation and disability field specialist Recreation therapy and instruction Rehabilitation technologist
What careers options do I have with this major?
Creativity/Ingenuity: Synthesize existing ideas and concepts in innovative and creative ways to develop new ways of thinking or working and engage in divergent thinking and risk taking. Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion. Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.
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