Kinesiology, Minor
The Minor in Kinesiology affords students opportunities to study the multidisciplinary science of human movement. Students interested in health, fitness, exercise, and sport will enjoy this minor.
Requirements
To declare the Minor in Kinesiology, students must have a minimum UWM GPA of 2.0.
The Minor in Kinesiology involves completing 18 credits of kinesiology coursework. Students must complete the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| KIN 200 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| Select at least 15 credits from the following: | 15 | |
| Anatomical Kinesiology | ||
| Health Aspects of Exercise and Nutrition | ||
| Biomechanics | ||
| Exercise Physiology | ||
| Exercise Testing: Assessing Physical Fitness | ||
| Principles of Strength and Conditioning | ||
| Exercise Prescription: Principles of Exercise Program Design | ||
| Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise | ||
| Sociological Aspects of Health and Human Movement | ||
| Motor Development Across the Lifespan | ||
| Principles of Motor Learning | ||
| Health Aspects of Mind and Body Practices | ||
| Intervention Strategies in Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches | ||
| Ethics and Values in the Health and Fitness Professions | ||
| Innovative Approaches to Health and Wellness Coaching | ||
| Organization and Administration in the Exercise and Fitness Industry | ||
| Clinical & Applied Biomechanics | ||
| Biomechanics of Athletic Performance | ||
| Physiology of Performance | ||
| Clinical Exercise Physiology | ||
| Electrocardiography Interpretation | ||
| Physiology of Performance: Testing and Application | ||
| Physical Activity, Exercise and Health | ||
| Psychological Aspects of Human Movement | ||
| Multilevel Approaches to Changing Physical Activity and Eating Behaviors | ||
| Investigating Motor Behavior in Health, Aging, and Disease | ||
| Sociological Aspects of Physical Activity | ||
| Obesity and Weight Management | ||
| Sports Nutrition | ||
Up to 2 credits of FITWELL | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
To be awarded the Minor in Kinesiology, students will need to earn credit in each course taken and have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the 18 credits in the Kinesiology minor. Students must satisfy published prerequisites of any course.
Academic advisors within the Zilber College of Public Health Office of Student Affairs will assist students enrolled in the program with the development of career goals and the selection of appropriate courses to further those goals. Please contact the Office of Student Affairs at 414-229-2758.
Kinesiology Minor Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Minor in Kinesiology will be able to:
- Describe, from a multidisciplinary approach, the value and benefits of all forms of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle; and
- Summarize and apply theoretical and scientific knowledge from multiple Kinesiology subdisciplines such as: biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor behavior, sociological and psychological aspects of physical activity, health, and sport.