Academic Programs
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health - Exercise Science (formerly known as General Kinesiology) is appropriate preparation for further professional study in sport and exercise science or in movement-related areas such as physical and occupational therapy. The major consists of 120 semester hours of coursework and includes required courses in Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Motor Learning and Control, and the psychosocial foundations of movement. Some graduates taking this degree plan to go on for further study in exercise science, physical therapy, occupational therapy or sports medicine. However, the majority of students in this degree plan to find fitness and sport-related positions upon graduation.
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Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health - Applied Movement Science (PETE website). (formerly known as All-Level Teacher Certification in Kinesiology) Students who are preparing to work as physical educators in the public schools, also choose the B. S. in Kinesiology and Health major but then use their electives [and several additional courses] to become professionally prepared for teaching. This major consists of 127 hours and will prepare students for positions as physical education teachers at the elementary, middle school or secondary level. The all-level program allows students to explore developmental issues of children and adolescents, learning theory, teaching methods, with a strong component of field experience in the public schools. Although the State of Texas does not have a certification program for coaching, many graduates of this major pursue coaching opportunities.
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Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health - Health Promotion (formerly known as Health Promotion and Fitness) consists of 120 semester hours of coursework. Health Promotion is defined as any combination of health education and related means designed to activate changes conducive to better health. Upon graduation, Health Promotion majors will be prepared for careers in community health care settings, corporate fitness and wellness centers, government agencies, voluntary health agencies, and fitness rehabilitation. Many of our students choose to complete a semester-long internship and seek professional certifications such as Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Certified Personal Trainer (NCA-CPT), and National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), amongst many others. Graduates of this program who are interested in continuing their education tend to pursue graduate degrees in health promotion or related fields of study such as physical therapy, allied health, nursing, public health, nutrition or counseling.
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Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health - Sport Management is designed to prepare graduates for careers in the management, marketing, and administration of sport programs in educational settings and in the world of sport business or the business of the entertainment industry. The degree consists of 120 total hours of coursework with required courses such as Sport Law, Structure and Organization of Sport Programs, Revenue and Budgeting in Sport, and Sport and Event Promotion. The degree also requires students to do a semester-long internship with an organization in the sport or entertainment industries. Some students choose to continue their education through graduate studies in sport management, law and business. Admission to the degree is competitive and requires a formal application by the student.
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Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health - Physical Culture and Sports consists of 120 hours that are designed to prepare students for graduate school in fields such as sport history, sport sociology, sport philosophy, sport psychology, journalism, and/or careers related to a humanities/social science approach to sport and exercise. Examples of careers include writing and journalism; youth sport development, health promotion, public relations work, governmental and sport agency work, sport and community work, and coaching outside the public schools.
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Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training is designed to prepare students for a career as an Athletic Trainer. Athletic Trainers are allied health care professionals that specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses to athletes and those engaged in physical activity. The major is also appropriate for students interested in continuing their education in medicine, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or other allied health care professions. Typical employment settings for graduates of the program include college and university athletics, high schools, clinics and hospitals, professional sports teams, and corporate and industrial health care settings. Many students also continue their education in graduate, medical, or allied medical schools.
Students who plan to major in Athletic Training must be admitted to the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP). Admission to the program is based on a competitive admissions process. The student's grade point average and completion of prescribed coursework are factors in the admission decision. Applicants must also participate in the Directed Observation Program, meet a set of technical standards, pass a health assessment/physical examination, provide proof of immunizations and vaccinations, submit letters of recommendation, and submit additional application documents. More information about the admission process and requirements is available from an academic advisor and at http://www.edb.utexas.edu/atep/main.htm.
In addition to completing the 120 hours of required coursework associated with the athletic training major, students in the ATEP must participate in a series of clinical assignments and become adept in a set of educational competencies and clinical proficiencies. Students who plan to take the Board of Certification (BOC) examination or the state licensure examination of athletic trainers must complete the ATEP.
The Athletic Training Educational Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
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