Kinesiology, BS & Epidemiology, MPH | 2026-2027 Course Catalog | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

for the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Master of Public Health in Epidemiology

The Kinesiology curriculum leads to a bachelor of science degree that will prepare students for careers in human movement-related fields and/or advanced professional or graduate study. The undergraduate program provides the student with a broad general education, a departmental core integral to the understanding of the diverse aspects of human movement, and a correlate area of courses specific to the student's area of concentration within Kinesiology.

The Kinesiology program is committed to the study and research of human movement in all its dimensions. Undergraduate study focuses on exercise stress, movement efficiency, and fitness; the social, cultural, and psychological aspects of participation in physical activity and sport; coordination, control, and skill of physical activity; physical growth, development, and body form throughout the lifespan; the effects of therapeutic techniques of Kinesiology upon recovery from physical injury; and the instructional process of teaching/coaching of physical activity and sport.

The curriculum combines a comprehensive liberal arts and sciences education with in-depth study in a particular area of interest. The program of study provides knowledge and understanding essential for human movement and sport careers in either public or private agencies. The hours required for graduation include prescribed courses for all students as well as requirements determined by the various areas of emphasis selected by the student. Teaching and research emphasize hands-on learning through the use of technology and modern laboratory equipment. Graduates find employment in a variety of fields including teaching, corporate fitness, coaching, and athletic training. Many students continue their education and become physical therapists, physicians, exercise physiologists, and sport psychologists.

A 5 year BS MPH joint degree program is available for students majoring in Community Health, I-Health, or Kinesiology. Students apply for the program in the latter part of their third year (junior year) of study. Students accepted into the BS MPH joint degree program take 12 credit hours of coursework in their senior year that apply to both BS and MPH degrees. In the 5th year of study, students complete the remaining requirements for the MPH degree, and graduate simultaneously with both BS and MPH degrees. The requirements are explained in more detail on the MPH program website.

for the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Master of Public Health in Epidemiology

Requirements Including General Education

The Kinesiology Program requires that General Education requirements must be selected from the Campus General Education course list. The prescribed courses prepare the student for upper division study and may be used to satisfy General Education requirements provided they are on the appropriate General Education list. Specifically required General Education courses are listed below.

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Communication Arts
Composition I and an approved speech performance course; or CMN 111 and CMN 112		6-7
Advanced Composition (KIN 340 fulfills requirement)		3
Quantitative Reasoning I & II
From the approved campus list (KIN 201 fulfills QRII requirement)		6
Humanities and Arts
From the approved campus list		6
Behavioral and Social Sciences
KIN 140	(Social Science)	3
KIN 259		3
Natural Sciences
KIN 150	(Life Science)	3
Course from the approved campus physical science list		3
Cultural Studies (may be completed through other categories)
From Western Cultures approved campus list		3
From Non-Western Cultures approved campus list		3
From U.S. Minority Cultures approved campus list		3
Language Other Than English
Completion through the third level of the same language in high school or college
Anatomy and Physiology
MCB 244 & MCB 245	Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Human Anat & Physiol Lab I	5
MCB 246 & MCB 247	Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Human Anat & Physiol Lab II	5
Kinesiology and Community Health Department Core
CHLH 101		3
KIN 122		3
Kinesiology Core Requirements
KIN 125		1
KIN 140	(Gen Ed)	3
KIN 150	(Gen Ed)	3
KIN 201	(Gen Ed)	3
KIN 259		3
KIN 340		3
KIN 352
KIN 355		3

Kinesiology Program Guided Electives

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Elective Kinesiology Courses
All courses must be at the 200, 300, or 400 level. At least six or more hours must be at the 400 level (at least 12 hours).		12
Correlate Area Studies
Students select a standardized correlate that will prepare them for further education toward their career goals (at least 18 hours).		18

Summary of Degree Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
General Education and supporting coursework		49
Kinesiology and Community Health Department Core		6
Kinesiology Core		22
Elective Kinesiology courses		12
Correlate Area		18
Free electives		21
Total Hours		128

Course List

for the Epidemiology, MPH

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
CHLH 410		4
CHLH 469		3 or 4
CHLH 550		4
CHLH 568		2
CHLH 572		4
CHLH 573		4
CHLH 576		4
CHLH 578		4
CHLH 581	(2 semesters)	2
CHLH 582		4
CHLH 587		4
CHLH 589		2
Concentration Course	(from approved list, in consultation with MPH Advising)	4
Elective	(from approved list, in consultation with MPH Advising)	3-4
Total Hours	(minimum required)	48

Other Requirements

Grad Degree Requirements
Required Courses:	Required Hours
Minimum 500-level hours Required Overall:	12 (8 within the unit)
Minimum GPA	3.0

for the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Master of Public Health in Epidemiology

Sample Sequence

This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.

Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. For more information, see the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements page.

First Year
First Semester	Hours
KIN 125	1
KIN 122 or CHLH 101	3
KIN 140 or KIN 150	3
Composition I or an Approved Speech Performance course	4
Correlate Area Course	4
	15
Total Hours 15

First Year
Second Semester	Hours
KIN 150 or KIN 140	3
CHLH 101 or KIN 122	3
Composition I or an Approved Speech Performance course	3
Language Other than English (3rd level)	4
Correlate Area Course	4
	17
Total Hours 17

Second Year
First Semester	Hours
MCB 244	3
MCB 245	2
KIN 201	3
KIN 259 or KIN 340	3
Free Elective course	2
Correlate Area Course	3
	16
Total Hours 16

Second Year
Second Semester	Hours
MCB 246	3
MCB 247	2
KIN 340 or KIN 259	3
Correlate Area Course	3
Free Elective course	3
	14
Total Hours 14

Third Year
First Semester	Hours
KIN 352 or KIN 355	3
KIN 300-level Free Elective	3
General Education Course	3
Correlate Area Course	3
Correlate Area Course or Free Elective	3
	15
Total Hours 15

Third Year
Second Semester	Hours
KIN 355 or KIN 352	3
KIN 300-level Free Elective	3
General Education course	3
Correlate Area Course	4
Correlate Area Course or Free Elective	3
	16
Total Hours 16

Fourth Year
First Semester	Hours
CHLH 410	4
KIN 400-level Free Elective	3
General Education course	3
General Education course	3
Free Elective or Correlate Area Course	3
	16
Total Hours 16

Fourth Year
Second Semester	Hours
KIN 400-level Free Elective	3
CHLH 469	3
General Education Course	3
Concentration Area Elective or Correlate Area Course	5
	14
Total Hours 14

Fifth Year
First Semester	Hours
CHLH 568	2
CHLH 572	4
CHLH 576	4
CHLH 578	4
CHLH 581	1
Free Elective from Approved List	3
	18
Total Hours 18

Fifth Year
Second Semester	Hours
CHLH 550	4
CHLH 573	4
CHLH 581	1
CHLH 582	4
Concentration Course of Choice from Approved List	4
	17
Total Hours 17

Fifth Year
Summer Semester	Hours
CHLH 587	4
CHLH 589	2
	6
Total Hours 6

Total Hours: 164

Programs in Health and Kinesiology

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

for the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Master of Public Health in Epidemiology

Department of Health and Kinesiology

Department of Health and Kinesiology website
Health and Kinesiology faculty

Public Health Program

Department Head: Kim Graber
Director of Graduate Studies: Laura Rice
Director of Program: Pedro Hallal
Public Health website
Graduate Office: Julie Jenkins
906 South Goodwin Ave, 112 Freer Hall MC-052, Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-1083
Graduate email: jjenkns@illinois.edu

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