Kinesiology
What is Kinesiology? "'Kinesiology' is an academic discipline that involves the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life." – American Kinesiology Association
Students majoring in kinesiology study the social, behavioral, mechanical, and physiological principles of human movement. Kinesiology students are the future health and fitness providers who use preventative and rehabilitative intervention techniques in commercial health/fitness clubs, community fitness centers, corporate/industrial fitness facilities, and clinical agencies with specialization in cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation. Two tracks are available to Kinesiology students: Exercise Science and Health Promotion.
The Kinesiology major with the Exercise Science track can be tailored to prepare individuals seeking specialized future careers in the allied health/movement science fields, such as athletic training, physical therapy, exercise physiology, or chiropractic care, as well as the medical field in areas such as nursing, physician assistant, or traditional medicine. Typically, these types of careers in Kinesiology require post baccalaureate and continuing education for practice and the Exercise Science track provides flexibility to include required coursework.
Kinesiology majors wishing to gain hands-on skills and practice in applying the science of kinesiology in real world settings can select the Health Promotion track. Students in the Health Promotion track complete an internship in their final semester and are well-positioned to either continue their education in graduate Kinesiology or related programs or move into the workforce.
Both tracks allows students the flexibility to complete a minor or certificate to complement students’ particular interests. For instance, the student could acquire a business minor in preparation for entering the job market at a supervisory/administrative level, which should provide a fast track to management within health and fitness facilities, community fitness centers, and with entrepreneurial ventures.
Nutritional Sciences
The Nutritional Sciences (NUTR) program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in biological, physical, and social sciences, in order to understand the relationships among food, nutrients, eating behavior, and human health. The curriculum provides a varied foundation in research, education, industry, and government and serves as an excellent pre-professional major for students planning a career in health fields such as physical therapy, medicine, pharmacy, or dentistry. The NUTR curriculum also offers an ideal preparation for advanced graduate training in nutrition, biochemistry, molecular biology, public health, and related disciplines.
Accelerated Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Athletic Training
Certified athletic trainers are healthcare professionals who specialize in preventing, recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating injuries in physically active individuals. With the accelerated BS in Kinesiology/MS in Athletic Training you will complete three years as an undergraduate student, then begin the MS in Athletic Training program as a graduate student. At the end of your fourth year (your first year in MSAT), your BS in Kinesiology degree will be granted. After year two as a graduate student, you will earn your MS in Athletic Training degree. Please refer to the Accelerated Master's Degree page for additional information and updates.
Requirements for Employment, Licensing, or Professional Organizations
Students should be aware that some professions, occupations, and employers are subject to licensing and/or bonding requirements. When a course of study includes clinical or field training, practice teaching, internships, or the like, students may be subjected to a check of criminal conviction records, prior to acceptance of a student by the placement site. Students are responsible for obtaining the information necessary for them to become knowledgeable about these requirements and plan their studies accordingly. Please contact the appropriate department or program office for further information.
Kinesiology Courses
KIN 190 Topics Course in Physical Activity:
KIN 200 Introduction to Kinesiology
KIN 201 Field Experience in Kinesiology
KIN 202 Field Work in Kinesiology
KIN 211 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
KIN 212 Fieldwork in Athletic Training
KIN 216 Organization and Administration of Athletic Training
KIN 220 Anatomical Kinesiology
KIN 230 Health Aspects of Exercise and Nutrition
KIN 245 Client Diversity in Health Sciences: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
KIN 255 Women in Sport and Physical Activity
KIN 270 Statistics in the Health Professions: Theory and Practice
KIN 289 Seminar in Athletic Training
KIN 290 Special Topics in Human Movement Sciences:
KIN 296 UROP Research Study:
KIN 297 Study Abroad:
KIN 298 Independent Projects
KIN 299 Independent Reading
KIN 300 Professional Preparation Seminar
KIN 301 Field Experience in Kinesiology - I
KIN 302 Field Experience in Kinesiology - II
KIN 303 Field Experience in Kinesiology - III
KIN 310 Responding to Emergencies
KIN 311 CPR/AED Recertification
KIN 312 Introduction to Prevention, Recognition, and Treatment of Athletic Injuries
KIN 314 Recognition and Evaluation of Injuries: Lower Extremity
KIN 315 Recognition and Evaluation of Injuries: Upper Extremity
KIN 316 Recognition and Evaluation of Athletic Injuries: Head, Neck, and Trunk
KIN 320 Biomechanics
KIN 330 Exercise Physiology
KIN 335 Exercise Testing: Assessing Physical Fitness
KIN 336 Principles of Strength and Conditioning
KIN 337 Exercise Prescription: Principles of Exercise Program Design
KIN 350 Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise
KIN 351 Sociological Aspects of Health and Human Movement
KIN 360 Motor Development Across the Lifespan
KIN 361 Principles of Motor Learning
KIN 365 Health Aspects of Mind and Body Practices
KIN 368 Intervention Strategies in Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches
KIN 400 Ethics and Values in the Health and Fitness Professions
KIN 400X Ethics and Values in the Health and Fitness Professions
KIN 410 Medical Aspects of Illness Management
KIN 412 Foundations of Injury Prevention & Performance
KIN 413 Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training
KIN 414 Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation Techniques in Athletic Training
KIN 416 Competencies in Athletic Training
KIN 430 Exercise Testing for Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
KIN 440 Innovative Approaches to Health and Wellness Coaching
KIN 480 Organization and Administration in the Exercise and Fitness Industry
KIN 481 Program Development and Evaluation in the Exercise and Fitness Industry
KIN 489 Kinesiology Internship
KIN 497 Study Abroad:
KIN 520 Introduction to Biomechanics Research
KIN 520G Introduction to Biomechanics Research
KIN 522 Biomechanics of Athletic Performance
KIN 522G Biomechanics of Athletic Performance
KIN 530 Physiology of Performance
KIN 530G Physiology of Performance
KIN 531 Clinical Exercise Physiology
KIN 531G Clinical Exercise Physiology
KIN 532 Electrocardiography Interpretation
KIN 532G Electrocardiography Interpretation
KIN 533 Physiology of Performance: Testing and Application
KIN 533G Physiology of Performance: Testing and Application
KIN 534 Physical Activity, Exercise and Health
KIN 534G Physical Activity, Exercise and Health
KIN 550 Psychological Aspects of Human Movement
KIN 550G Psychological Aspects of Human Movement
KIN 551 Psychology of Injury: Prevention, Rehabilitation & Return to Participation
KIN 551G Psychology of Injury: Prevention, Rehabilitation & Return to Participation
KIN 552 Psychology of Personal Excellence
KIN 552G Psychology of Personal Excellence
KIN 555 Exercise Psychology
KIN 555G Exercise Psychology
KIN 556 Multilevel Approaches to Changing Physical Activity and Eating Behaviors
KIN 556G Multilevel Approaches to Changing Physical Activity and Eating Behaviors
KIN 561 Investigating Motor Behavior in Health, Aging, and Disease
KIN 561G Investigating Motor Behavior in Health, Aging, and Disease
KIN 570 Sociological Aspects of Physical Activity
KIN 570G Sociological Aspects of Physical Activity
KIN 573 Body Image: Influences and Health-Related Implications
KIN 573G Body Image: Influences and Health-Related Implications
KIN 574 Obesity and Weight Management
KIN 574G Obesity and Weight Management
KIN 575 The Social Construction of Obesity
KIN 575G The Social Construction of Obesity
KIN 580 Sports Nutrition
KIN 580G Sports Nutrition
KIN 590 Current Topics in Human Kinetics:
KIN 590G Current Topics in Human Kinetics:
KIN 642G Professionalism and Ethos of Care
KIN 680G Clinical Fieldwork I
KIN 701 Seminar in Human Movement Sciences
KIN 702 Statistical Analysis in the Health Sciences
KIN 703 Research Methods in Kinesiology
KIN 706 Research & Applied Statistics in Physical Therapy
KIN 710 Evidence Based Practice: Levels of Evidence
KIN 711 Evidence Based Practice: Interventions
KIN 712 Evidence Based Practice: Tests & Measures
KIN 713 Professional Issues in Physical Therapy
KIN 714 Evidence for Practice I
KIN 715 Evidence for Practice II
KIN 716 Seminar: The Culture of Evidence
KIN 717 Pharmacology In Rehabilitation
KIN 720 Advanced Biomechanics Research
KIN 721 Muscle Mechanics & Modeling
KIN 725 Interdisciplinary Themes in Biomechanics
KIN 743 Health Systems Review
KIN 761 Concepts of Human Motor Control
KIN 762 Research Practicum in Motor Control
KIN 763 Neural Control of Movement
KIN 764 Neurophysiology of Human Movement
KIN 780 Clinical Teaching
KIN 798 Independent Project
KIN 799 Independent Reading
KIN 830 Physiological Adaptations to Exercise
KIN 850 Seminar in Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity:
KIN 871 Socialization and Physical Activity
KIN 888 Candidate for Degree
KIN 890 Capstone Project
KIN 891 Research Seminar
KIN 895 Research and Thesis
KIN 909 Guided Teaching Experience in Health Sciences
KIN 910 Advanced Seminar in Health Sciences
KIN 930 Seminar in Exercise Physiology
KIN 990 Research and Thesis
KIN 991 Doctoral Dissertation
KIN 999 Advanced Independent Study
Nutritional Sciences Courses
NUTR 101 New Student Seminar in Nutritional Sciences & Pre-Dietetics
NUTR 110 Introduction to Food Principles & Preparation
NUTR 210 Food Science
NUTR 230 Health Aspects of Exercise and Nutrition
NUTR 235 Introduction to Nutrition for the Health Professions
NUTR 240 Nutrition for Exercise and Wellness
NUTR 241 Why We Eat What We Eat: An Ecological Approach
NUTR 245 Life Cycle Nutrition
NUTR 290 Special Topics in Nutritional Sciences:
NUTR 297 Study Abroad:
NUTR 305 Hunger at Home: Food Insecurity in Milwaukee County
NUTR 350 Nutrition Communication and Education
NUTR 355 Modifying Nutrition and Eating Behavior
NUTR 430 Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism
NUTR 430G Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism
NUTR 435 Nutrition and Disease Prevention
NUTR 440 Innovative Approaches to Health and Wellness Coaching
NUTR 470 Nutrition Internship/Project
NUTR 484 Community Nutrition Supervised Practice I
NUTR 497 Study Abroad:
NUTR 555 Public Health Nutrition and Food Politics
NUTR 555G Public Health Nutrition and Food Politics
NUTR 556 Multilevel Approaches to Changing Physical Activity and Eating Behaviors
NUTR 556G Multilevel Approaches to Changing Physical Activity and Eating Behaviors
NUTR 574 Obesity and Weight Management
NUTR 574G Obesity and Weight Management
NUTR 580 Sports Nutrition
NUTR 580G Sports Nutrition
Sport & Recreation Courses
SPT&REC 100 Sports Officiating - Basketball
SPT&REC 104 Sports Officiating - Volleyball
SPT&REC 110 Physical Conditioning
SPT&REC 112 Yoga I
SPT&REC 113 Yoga II
SPT&REC 114 Weight Training I
SPT&REC 115 Weight Training II
SPT&REC 116 Aerobic Dance
SPT&REC 117 Step Aerobics
SPT&REC 120 Swim I
SPT&REC 121 Swim II
SPT&REC 123 Water Aerobics
SPT&REC 126 Skin & Scuba
SPT&REC 130 Ballroom Dance I
SPT&REC 131 Ballroom Dance II
SPT&REC 156 Orienteering
SPT&REC 161 Bowling I
SPT&REC 162 Bowling II
SPT&REC 166 Golf
SPT&REC 172 Tae Kwon-Do
SPT&REC 173 Tae Kwon-Do II
SPT&REC 174 Self-Defense
SPT&REC 176 Basketball
SPT&REC 179 Handball
SPT&REC 180 Racquetball I
SPT&REC 181 Racquetball II
SPT&REC 182 Tennis I
SPT&REC 183 Tennis II
SPT&REC 185 Karate I
SPT&REC 186 Karate II
SPT&REC 187 Karate III
SPT&REC 191 Volleyball
SPT&REC 192 Volleyball II
SPT&REC 289 General Recreation Activities:
SPT&REC 290 Ad Hoc Course in Sport and Recreation:
SPT&REC 291 Recreational Arts and Crafts:
SPT&REC 292 Social and Creative Dance:
SPT&REC 293 Martial Arts:
SPT&REC 294 Wilderness Adventure and Outdoor Activities:
SPT&REC 295 Organized Sport:
SPT&REC 296 Exercise and Fitness Activities:
SPT&REC 298 Meditation, Relaxation, and Wellness:
Name | Rank | Degree | School | Graduate Faculty | Emeritus Faculty |
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Timothy K. Behrens | Dean and Professor | PhD | University of Oklahoma | Yes | No |
Susan Cashin | Clinical Professor | PhD | Southern Illinois University | No | No |
Stephan Cobb | Associate Professor | PhD | Georgia State University | Yes | No |
Margaret Duncan | Professor | PhD | No | Yes | |
Chukuka Enwemeka | Distinguished Professor, Dean | PhD | No | Yes | |
Christy Greenleaf | Professor | PhD | University of North Carolina-Greensboro | Yes | No |
William Gregory | Professor | PhD | No | Yes | |
Barbara Hart | Associate Professor | PhD | No | Yes | |
Cynthia Hasbrook | Professor | PhD | No | Yes | |
Kevin Keenan | Associate Professor | PhD | University of Colorado | Yes | No |
Lori Klos | Associate Professor | PhD | Cornell University | Yes | No |
Susan Kundrat | Clinical Assistant Professor | MS | Iowa State University | No | No |
Kristian O'Connor | Associate Professor | PhD | University of Massachusetts | Yes | No |
Erika Sander | Professor | PhD | No | Yes | |
Ann Snyder | Professor | PhD | No | Yes | |
Scott Strath | Professor | PhD | University of Tennessee | Yes | No |
Ann Swartz | Professor | Phd | University of Tennessee | Yes | No |
Jinsung Wang | Associate Professor | PhD | Arizona State University | Yes | No |