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

When is Pre-Health Prep Week?

March
200

This is the minimum GPA for the kinesiology major

What is: 2.5

200
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.
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

A place students can get a free 'professional' outfit for a job/interview

What is... Smokey's Closet!

300

What is one Career Competency employers are looking for when hiring college graduates?

critical thinking; communication; teamwork; technology; leadership; professionalism; career/self development; equity & inclusion

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