All KNS-Related Career Topics
Health Professions
General KNS Questions
Center for Career Development Services
UT Experiences
100

True or False: You have to major in kinesiology to become a PT

FALSE!

100

What do all three of these abbreviations stand for? PT, OT, PA

physical therapist, occupational therapist, physician's assistant

100

This is the correct way to spell KNS

What is
K I N E S I O L O G Y

100

You can create a profile on this website to find part-time jobs, internships, and full-time jobs

What is

Handshake

100

What is one good reason to join KSA?

Network w/ KNS students and faculty; Opportunities for shadowing and internships; Resume builder; Future opportunities for leadership
200
True or False: You can major in Kinesiology to become a Physical Education/Health K-12 teacher
False! Unfortunately, UT does not license for PE/health
200

This is the minimum GPA for the kinesiology major

What is: 2.5

200

When is Pre-Health Prep Week?

March
200

What is one student experience you have, or hope to, get involved with?

(Could be literally anything - student organization, sorority/fraternity, study abroad, undergraduate research...)

300

What is the difference between a Personal Trainer and an Exercise Physiologist?

Exercise Physiologists - develop a physical regimen to help individuals afflicted by illness improve their health; must consider all potential health concerns when preparing a treatment plan for patients. 

Personal Trainers - is for anyone looking to improve their fitness

300

What is MCAT short for?

MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)

300
Which of the following courses is required for KNS majors?

-Human Anatomy
-Microbiology
-Human Physiology

Human Physiology (BCMB 230) is required. The other two courses can count as electives within the major but are not required. 

300
What is the difference between a Career Coach and an Academic/Career Exploration Coach?
Career Coaches help with resumes, finding internships/jobs related to your major, set career goals. Exploration coaches can help you choose a major/minor, interpret career assessments like Strong Interest Inventory, teach you about careers related to majors or majors related to careers.
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