Exercise Science, Kinesiology & Public Health Advising

Undergraduate Kinesiology Advisors

Students pursuing the following undergraduate Kinesiology degrees will be advised by the undergraduate Kinesiology advisors in the CONHI Office of Enrollment and Student Services:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology
  • Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Public Health 

Book an appointment

Current UTA undergraduate students may schedule in-person and virtual advising appointments through UTA’s MavInspire Appointment Scheduling.

Students may book an appointment through MavInspire accessible through MyUTA, MyMav, or MyApps.  Detailed instructions regarding how to schedule appointments through MavInspire can be found below.

MavInspire Appointment Scheduling

Same Day Advising Appointments

Same day in-person advising appointments are available Monday – Thursday on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Each morning, same day advising schedules will be made available.  To schedule a same day in-person appointment, students must visit the Office of Enrollment and Student Services in 554 Pickard Hall.  Same day advising appointments will close once all available slots are filled.

Office Location: 554 Pickard Hall

Office Phone: 817-272-2776 (Option 5)

Undergraduate Advisor Email:  exssphadvising@uta.edu

 

Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Student Assignments

Courtney Jackson

Last Names A – D

Jose Espinosa

Last Names E – K

Tanzania Fletcher

Last Names L – P

Stephanie Witcher

Last Names Q - Z

 

Freshman/Undeclared Students: Current freshman and undeclared students with less than 45 hours are advised in the University Advising and Engagement Center (UAEC). Please visit the UAEC website for more information about contacting and scheduling to meet with a UAEC academic advisor.

Before Your Appointment:

  1. Have a list of questions prepared to ask your advisor.
  2. Familiarize yourself with your degree plan requirements and begin to formulate a plan of action for future semesters.
  3. Familiarize yourself with course descriptions, requirements, and prerequisites.
  4. Make arrangements to be on time for your advising appointment. Students who arrive 10 minutes or more late will be rescheduled.

Virtual Information Sessions

Prospective undergraduate students are encouraged to attend a Virtual Information Session to learn more about the majors in the Department of Kinesiology. Sessions are held virtually every other Thursday. Click here to access the Virtual Information Session calendar and registration information.

Graduate Kinesiology Advisors 

Masters in Athletic Training

Academic Advising

The University of Texas at Arlington MSAT program is dedicated to the overall success and retention of our students. One process that contributes to this goal is by providing academic advising to prospective and enrolled students.

Advising for the Prospective Student

We welcome and encourage prospective students to attend an optional academic advising session before program application and start. Those students who have not yet applied or enrolled in the MSAT program are welcome to contact the MSAT academic advisor to schedule a face-to-face, phone, or virtual advising appointment.

Advising for the Enrolled Student

Currently enrolled students may schedule an academic advising appointment at any time.

MSAT Advisor

Laura Kunkel, EdD, LAT, ATC, PES

Clinical Associate Professor; Program Director

MS in Athletic Training program

Department of Kinesiology

Portrait of Laura Kunkel

Email: laura.kunkel2@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-6874

Office: PEB 112E

Masters in Exercise Science

Advising by appointment only

Masters In Exercise Science Advisor

Mark Ricard, PhD

Professor

Area of Specialization: Biomechanics

Department of Kinesiology

Portrait of Mark Ricard in an office setting

Email: ricard@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-0764

Office: MAC 230

Research Focus: My research focus is on improving human health by investigating the effects of joint movements and forces acting on the human body and how joint moments and forces can be modified to minimize the likelihood of injury or induce positive health outcomes.

Masters in Public Health

Advising by appointment only

Masters In Public Health Advisor

Erin Carlson, PhD, MPH

Clinical Professor

Area of specialization - Public Health

Department of Kinesiology

portrait of Erin Carlson

Email: Erin.Carlson@uta.edu

Phone #: 817-272-1893

Office: MAC 116