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.

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