REAL Program
Required Experiential Arcs of Learning
Learn valuable skills for a successful future
Courses to help you learn by doing
If you are a kinesiology or public health student, 3 credits of experiential learning are integrated into your degree plan as lower division credit.
Experiential learning is focused on doing and reflecting, as well as integrating and applying learning.
Select from the different courses below in consultation with your academic advisor.
Take note
Coaching for Youth Programs cannot be repeated multiple times to accrue 3 credits of experiential learning.
You can complete a 3-credit course across multiple terms, which is how some courses are structured such as CATALYST Mentoring.
Also, you can register for research credits across multiple terms because supervised research experiences are unique to the work agreement created each term between you and the faculty member.
We are phasing out of the 1 cr. career classes AY 2023-2024. The “222” class is a new version of these 3 classes combined into one enriching experience.
Please see headings below to explore which classes will be available AY 2023-2024 and which are in the pipeline to be reintroduced in 2024.
Courses being offered AY 2023-2024 (Fall, Winter, & Spring)
CATALYST Mentoring
Engage with a professional mentor in your discipline to explore career options, professional readiness, personal strengths and values, and develop your leadership skills.
- Leadership
- Professionalism/work ethic
- Career management
3 Credits
Start terms: Fall
Offered in-person and online
My Career Matters
Job/internship search is not about luck. It is all about strategy and effectiveness. You will learn the essential elements your career matters all the way from exploring and knowing yourself through being able to feel confident searching for a job.
- Critical thinking/problem solving
- Professionalism/work ethic
- Communication
- Career management
- Teamwork, technology, leadership, equity & inclusion
3 Credits
Start terms: Fall Winter Spring
Offered in-person and online
Industry Awareness
Engage in a series of dynamic assignments such as deep personal development, industry research and professional networking to build a deep awareness and forward thrust in the industry or professional field of choice.
- Career and self development
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Equity and inclusion
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and leadership
3 Credits
Start terms: Fall Winter Spring
Offered in-person and online
Research
The College of Health and the university offer multiple paths and resources that allow you to explore and be exposed to faculty mentored research and to actively engage in research.
- Critical thinking/problem solving
- Oral/written communication
- Teamwork/collaboration
Credit: Varies
Start terms: Fall Winter Spring
Courses in the Pipeline to Return next AY (2024-2025)
Excel in Action
This service learning program will help you build Excel skills and improve professional communication and collaboration by completing a service project with a real organization.
- Teamwork/collaboration
- Digital technology
- Professionalism/work ethic
3 Credits
Beyond Education Abroad
You will reflect on your time abroad, explore global elements of your field of study, and learn to articulate your experience abroad as an asset to your future goals.
- Oral/written communication
- Career management
- Global/intercultural fluency
Credit: Varies
Coaching for Youth Programs
Develop skills applicable to working with youth in sport and recreation, including written and oral communication, project and lesson management, and planning and organizing youth sports.
- Oral/written communication
- Leadership
- Professionalism/work ethic
1 Credit