Kinesiology, BS & Public Health, MPH
for the degrees of Bachelor of Science Major in Kinesiology and Master of Public Health in Public Health
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 Major in Kinesiology and Master of Public Health in Public Health
Only students who have completed their junior year but have not yet completed their senior year are eligible to apply. The curriculum, degree requirements, and faculty for the 5-year BS-MPH program (MPH portion) are the same as the regular MPH program.
The BS-MPH program is accelerated. Students take a heavier course load during the fifth year, called the MPH year. The MPH year consists of one Fall semester, one Spring semester, and one Summer semester. For students in the Epidemiology concentration, the MPH portion of the degree consists of one Fall semester, one Spring semester, one Summer semester, and a second Fall semester, with students graduating in December.
for the degrees of Bachelor of Science Major in Kinesiology and Master of Public Health in Public Health
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 | Second Semester | Hours | ||
| KIN 125 | 1 | CMN 101 or RHET 105 | 3-4 | ||
| KIN 122 or CHLH 101 | 3 | KIN 150 or KIN 140 | 3 | ||
| KIN 140 or KIN 150 | 3 | CHLH 101 or KIN 122 | 3 | ||
| RHET 105 or CMN 101 | 4 | Free Elective or Language Other than English (3rd level) or Comp. I | 3-4 | ||
| Correlate Area course | 4 | Correlate Area course | 4 | ||
| 15 | 16-18 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | ||
| MCB 244 | 3 | MCB 246 | 3 | ||
| MCB 245 | 2 | MCB 247 | 2 | ||
| KIN 201 | 3 | KIN 340 or KIN 259 | 3 | ||
| KIN 259 or KIN 340 | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | Correlate Area course | 3 | ||
| Correlate Area course | 3 | ||||
| 17 | 14 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | ||
| KIN 352 or KIN 355 | 3 | KIN 355 or KIN 352 | 3 | ||
| KIN 300-level Free Elective | 3 | KIN 300-level Free Elective | 3 | ||
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 | ||
| Correlate Area course | 3 | Correlate Area course | 5 | ||
| Correlate Area course or Free Elective | 5 | Correlate Area course or Free Elective | 3 | ||
| 17 | 17 | ||||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | ||
| CHLH 410 | 4 | KIN 400-level Free Elective | 3 | ||
| KIN 400-level Free Elective | 3 | CHLH 469 | 3 or 4 | ||
| General Education course | 3 | Concentration Area Elective or General Education course | 3 | ||
| Free Elective or General Education course | 3 | Concentration Area Elective or Correlate Area course | 5 | ||
| Free Elective or Correlate Area course | 3 | ||||
| 16 | 14-15 | ||||
| Fifth Year | |||||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | Summer Semester | Hours |
| CHLH 540 | 4 | CHLH 550 | 4 | CHLH 587 | 1 to 4 |
| CHLH 572 | 4 | CHLH 573 | 4 | CHLH 589 | 2 |
| CHLH 575 | 4 | CHLH 577 | 4 | ||
| CHLH 579 | 4 | CHLH 581 | 1 | ||
| CHLH 581 | 1 | Concentration Course of Choice from Approved List | 4 | ||
| 17 | 17 | 3-6 | |||
| Total Hours 163-169 | |||||
Programs in Health & Kinesiology
Undergraduate Programs
- Majors
- Community Health, BS
- Kinesiology, BS
- optional concentrations
- Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, BS
- Minors
- Joint Programs
Graduate Programs
- Majors
for the degrees of Bachelor of Science Major in Kinesiology and Master of Public Health in Public Health
Health & Kinesiology
Department of Health & Kinesiology Website
Health & Kinesiology Faculty
Public Health Program
Department Head: Kim Graber
Director of Graduate Studies: Laura Rice
Director of Program: Pedro Hallal
Public Health website
College of Applied Health Sciences
Applied Health Sciences College catalog page
Applied Health Sciences College website
Admissions
University of Illinois Undergrad Admissions
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