College of Nursing and Health Innovation

Department of Kinesiology

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (Motor and Rehabilitation Sciences)

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1st year

Fall Semester

UNIV-NU 1000

ENGL 1301

KINE 1300

KINE 1100

MATH 1302

HIST1301

CORE CLASS

Spring Semester

ENGL 1302

MATH 1308

BIOL 1441

HIST 1302

POLS 2311

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 32

2nd year

Fall Semester

KINE 2330

BIOL 2457

PSYC 1315

CORE CLASS

POLS 2312

Spring Semester

KINE 3300

KINE 3401

BIOL2458

HEED 3301

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 30

3rd year

Fall Semester

PSYC 3310

KINE 3302

KINE 3415

MATH 1302

KINE 3325

ELECTIVE/MINOR

Spring Semester

KINE 3388

PSYC 3318

PSYC 3322

KINE 4317

ELECTIVE/MI NOR

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 31

4th year

Fall Semester

KINE 4323

ELECTIVE/MINOR

ELECTIVE/MINOR

ELECTIVE/MINOR

ELECTIVE/MINOR

Spring Semester

KINE 4420

KINE 4491

ELECTIVE/MINOR

HOURS 27

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120

Familiarize yourself with your degree plan

Focus on your core KINE courses, such as KINE 1300,

KINE 1100, BIOL2457, 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*

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

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

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.

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

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

* Consult your freshman advisor for transition criteria

Destination Graduation

Volunteer to tutor other students

Complete your EXSS Internship

Present your research at Kinesiology Student Research Day

Apply to graduate

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

All Majors Job Fair

Federal Work Study

Internships

Interviews

MavMentors

Mentor incoming students and those seeking to be more engaged

Gain leadership skills by taking on a leadership role in a student organization

Attend an alumni networking event

If considering graduate school, take a scholarship proposal-writing workshop and discuss options with your advisor

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Global Grounds

Global Mavericks Program

International Week

Language Exchange Program

Study Abroad

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Fraternity & Sorority Life

Leadership Institute

Leadership Minor

Student Governance

Student Organizations

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Alternative Break Trips

Center for Service Learning

Service Learning Courses

Service Learning Showcase

UTA Volunteers

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Apply Classroom Knowledge Outside the Classroom

Challenge Yourself

Prepare for Graduate School

Set yourself apart from Your Peers

Attend Kinesiology Student Research Day

What careers options do I have with this major?

Graduate study in occupational therapist

Athletic trainer

Wellness coordinator

Speech pathologist

Prosthetics

Recreation therapist

Advanced studies in motor behavior

Working with children who have motor coordination deficits

Rehabilitation and disability field specialist

Advanced study in exercise science

Recreation therapy and instruction

Biomechanics

Rehabilitation technologist

Workforce Skills

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.

Career Readiness

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

Take Action

Explore workforce skill development through on-and off-campus activities

Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin 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

Visit uta.edu/student-success/major_maps for the latest version of this major map.