College of Nursing and Health Innovation

Department of Kinesiology

Bachelor of Arts in Sports Leadership and Management (Sports Leadership)

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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 1,6 OR ENGL 2319 1,6 OR ENGL 2329 1,6

Spring Semester

ECON 2306

BIOL2458

POLS 2312

KINE 3300

CULTURAL DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 32

3rd year

Fall Semester

KINE 3415

ECON 3306

KINE 3304

CULTURAL DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT

PSYC 1315 OR MANA 2302 OR SOCI 1311 OR CRCJ 2334

Spring Semester

KINE 3325

KINE 3302

KINE 3401

MANA 3318

ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 32

4th year

Fall Semester

BLAW 3310

KINE 4330

KINE 3307

SOCI 3339

Spring Semester

MANA4330

KINE 4339

ADVANCED ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT

ADVANCED ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT

HOURS 24

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120

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

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: Analyzes issues, makes decisions, and overcomes problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.

Leadership: Takes initiative, demonstrates effective decision-making and informed risk-taking, and motivates and encourages participation from others to work toward a shared vision.

Teamwork/Collaboration: Works within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Uses 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.