Kinesiology
Do you ever watch the Olympics or a sports game and are overcome with a sense of awe by the performance of an athlete? The way an NBA basketball player can flawlessly make his shots and score against the opposing team—or a stunning acrobatic move that a gymnast manages to pull off perfectly? If so, you might be interested in majoring in kinesiology.
UTSA’s Kinesiology Program
If you pursue a Kinesiology degree at UTSA (Ranked as the 38th Most Affordable Bachelor’s in Kinesiology for 2020 according to Great Value Colleges), you’ll choose a concentration in Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology and Health Science, and Physical Education. Concentrations are declared after you’ve been admitted and have met with your academic advisor. In these programs, you’ll explore a wide variety of fields like community health, school health, nutrition, exercise physiology, exercise and sport psychology, adaptive/developmental physical education, biomechanics, motor learning and control.
Academic Information:
College
College for Health, Community & PolicyDepartment
Department of KinesiologyDegrees Offered
Careers in Kinesiology
Top job titles for Kinesiology graduates include:
• Coach
• Recreation Activities Worker
• Personal Trainer
• Fitness Manager
• Exercise Physiologist
Kinesiology and its related career pathways are currently in higher demand than average in San Antonio in the 2018-19 financial year. US States/Regions with high demand for related jobs include Boston, MA, San Francisco, CA and Phoenix, AZ. More than 144,000 kinesiology-related job opportunities existed nationwide in 2018-19.
Career Resources
UTSA’s University Career Center offers several resources to help students identify and develop the global skills necessary to successfully pursue and achieve lifelong career goals.
Please note that there are additional admission requirements that need to be met in order to be admitted into this major. View all of UTSA’s specific admission requirements here.
Industries for Kinesiology Graduates
Kinesiology is a widely applicable major as businesses and organizations across several industries require staff and services related to this major. The industries that posted the largest number of kinesiology-related positions over 2018-19 included:
• Higher education
• Recreation Industries
• Elementary and Secondary Schools
• General Hospitals
• Assisted Living Facilities
Salaries for Kinesiology Graduates
The salary range for open kinesiology-related positions in the US between November 2018 and October 2019 were:
| lowest 10% | $28,178 |
| median | $43,075 |
| top 10% | $80,096 |
Source: Burning Glass
Skills and Interests for Kinesiology Majors
While many skills and interests translate to potential careers as a Kinesiology graduate, some are more commonly sought after than others. Kinesiology may be a good fit for you if:
• You enjoy working with others
• You are well organized
• You are a good planner
• You like being physically active
• You like solving puzzles and problems
Scholarships Offered:
- Maleeca Smith Memorial Scholarship
- The Scholarship is available to undergraduate students actively pursuing a degree in kinesiology within the College of Education and Human Development at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
- Jodie W. McCarley Scholarship for Future Coaches of Female Athletes
- Undergraduate students seeking a degree in Kinesiology with teaching certification in Physical Education with the intent of becoming coach of women’s athletics
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Must be resident of Texas
Student Life
A Kinesiology degree at UTSA (Ranked as the 38th Most Affordable Bachelor’s in Kinesiology for 2020 according to Great Value Colleges), students will choose a concentration in Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology and Health Science, and Physical Education. Concentrations are declared after students have been admitted and have met with your academic advisor. In these programs, students will explore a wide variety of fields like community health, school health, nutrition, exercise physiology, exercise and sport psychology, adaptive/developmental physical education, biomechanics, motor learning and control.