Experiential Major Maps (Text-only)
College of Nursing and Health Innovation
Department of Kinesiology
Bachelor of Arts in Sports Leadership and Management (Coaching and Youth Sports Concentration)
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1st year
Fall Semester
ENGL 1301
KINE 1300
KINE 1100
MATH 1302
HIST 1301
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 ENGL 2329
Spring Semester
KINE 2330
BIOL 2458
POLS 2312
KINE 3300
CULTURAL DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 32
3rd year
Fall Semester
KINE 3415
KINE 3388
KINE 3304
CULTURAL DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT
PSYC 1315 OR MANA 2302 OR SOCI 1311 OR CRCJ 2334
Spring Semester
KINE 3325
KINE 3302
KINE 3401
KINE 3312
ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 32
4th year
Fall Semester
KINE 3312
KINE 4323
KINE 3307
ADVANCED ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT
Spring Semester
KINE 4329
KINE 4319
KINE 4339
ADVANCED ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT
HOURS 24
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120
Beginning the Journey
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 the 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.
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?
Coach.
Camp Counselor.
Sports League Manager.
Youth Sports Program Coordinator.
Athletic Director.
Facilities Coordinator.
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 encourage participation from others to work toward a shared vision.
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.
Development of Program Implementation and Administration.
Experience with Community and City-Based Programs.
Good Judgment and Decision-Making.
Organizing.
Planning.
Proficiency in Leadership Methods for Sports and Physical Activity Programs.
Proficient Knowledge in Anatomy, Physiology, and Biology.
Understanding of Corporate Settings Associated with Coaching and Youth Programs.
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.
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