Experiential Major Maps (Text-only)
College of Nursing and Health Innovation
Department of Kinesiology Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education Teacher Education
1st year
Fall Semester
ENGL 1301
KINE 1300
KINE 1100
MATH 1302
HIST1301
CREATIVE ARTS
Spring Semester
ENGL 1302
HIST 1302
MATH 1308
BIOL 1441
KINE 1315
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 32
2nd year
Fall Semester
BIOL 2457
KINE 2301
POLS 2311
KINE 2302
ENGL 2309 OR ENGL 2319 OR ENGL2329
Spring Semester
SECOND CONCENTRATION AREA
SECOND CONCENTRATION AREA
BIOL2458
POLS 2312
KINE 3300
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 32
3rd year
Fall Semester
PSYC 1315 OR MANA 2302 OR SOCI 1311 OR CRCJ 2334 KINE 3415
KINE 3388
KINE 3304
SECOND CONCENTRATION AREA
Spring Semester
KINE 3325
KINE 3302 OR KINE 3307
KINE 3401
KINE 4321
KINE 4319
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 32
4th year
Fall Semester
EDUC 4340
KINE 4193
LIST 4343
KINE 4320
SECOND CONCENTRATION AREA
Spring Semester
KINE 4647
EDUC 3301
HOURS 25
SECOND CONCENTRATION AREA
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120
College of Nursing & Health Innovation 411 S. Nedderman Drive Box 19407, Arlington P: 817-272-2776 I F: 817-272-5006 I uta.edu
Familiarize yourself with your degree plan
Focus on your core KINE courses, such as KINE 1300,
KINE 1100, KINE 1315, MATH 1302
Meet with your advisor to make sure you are on track to transition to the KINE-BA Major Course Track
Research which of the two KINE-BA tracks you wish to pursue
Transition from KINE intended to KINE major*
Learn about the education sequence and second concentration area
Apply for scholarships: Please consult Mav ScholarShop for relevant EXSS scholarships
Research internship sites if in the SLAM track
Attend Kinesiology Student Research Day to learn about research opportunities
Meet with KINE-BA advisor to ensure you are on correct track
Attend sports and community events
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 series 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
* Students must earn a 2.5 GPA in order to transition to the major. Please consult with your advisor.
Destination Graduation
Volunteer to Tutor other students
Complete your student teaching or 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
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
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
Find your career
What career options do I have with this major?
Adaptive Physical Education Specialist
Director of Intramural Sports
Sports Psychologist
Adventure/Outdoor Educator
Aerobics Instructor
Physical Health Advocate
Physical Therapist
Sports Statistician
Athletic Coach
Athletic Director
Athletic Trainer
Camp Administrator
Camp Director
College Instructor/Professor
Player Agent/Representative
Professional Sports Scout
Recreation Center Manager
Recreation Therapist
Referee/Umpire
Sports Nutritionist/Dietitian
Strength and Camp Conditioning Coach
Teaching and Coaching in Public and Private Schools
Tournament Director
Workforce Skills
Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.
Leadership: Take initiative, demonstrate effective decision making and informed risk taking, and motivate and encourages participation from others to work toward a shared vision.
Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.
Career Readiness
Attention to Detail
Coaching/Teaching
Conditioning and Motivating
Critical Thinking
Experience in School Setting
Good Judgment and Decision-Making
Organizing
Planning
Practice and Experience with Educational Techniques and Practices
Preparation for the Texas State Teacher Licensing Exam
Proficiency in Teaching Methods
Proficient Knowledge in Anatomy, Physiology, and Biology
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
Student teaching
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