Kinesiology Minor
for the Undergraduate Minor in 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 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.
To obtain a minor, students must complete 12 hours of foundational courses and 9 hours within an area of specialization, including at least 6 hours of 300- and 400-level courses. To learn more, visit the Kinesiology minor website.
for the Undergraduate Minor in Kinesiology
To declare the minor or ask questions about the requirements, please contact:
HK-minors@illinois.edu
Minimum required course work: Students must complete 12 hours of foundational courses and 9 hours within an area of specialization, including at least 6 hours of 300- and 400-level courses.
Minimum hours required for completion: 21 hours.
Foundational Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 122 | 3 | |
| KIN 140 | 3 | |
| KIN 160 | 3 | |
| KIN 201 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Specialization Areas (choose one)1:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Psychology & Health Behavior | ||
| Required advanced level courses: | 6 | |
KIN 340 | ||
KIN 448 | ||
| Electives (choose at least 1): | 3 | |
KIN 247 | ||
KIN 443 | ||
KIN 447 | ||
KIN 474 | ||
| Exercise Physiology | ||
| Required advanced level courses: | 6 | |
KIN 150 | ||
KIN 352 | ||
| Electives (choose at least 1): | 3 | |
KIN 451 | ||
KIN 452 | ||
KIN 453 | ||
KIN 470 | ||
| Teaching & Coaching Physical Activity | ||
| Required advanced level courses: | 6 | |
KIN 361 | ||
KIN 362 | ||
| Electives (choose at least 1): | 3 | |
KIN 360 | ||
KIN 363 | ||
KIN 369 | ||
KIN 460 | ||
| Biomechanics | ||
| Required advanced level courses: | 6 | |
KIN 355 | ||
KIN 457 | ||
| Electives (choose at least 1): | 3 | |
KIN 259 | ||
KIN 473 | ||
| Cultural & Interpretive Studies | ||
| Required advanced level courses: | 6 | |
KIN 249 | ||
KIN 346 | ||
| Electives (choose at least 1): | 3 | |
KIN 401 | ||
KIN 442 | ||
KIN 473 | ||
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Students are allowed to enroll in courses outside their areas as needed based on advisor approval.
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 Undergraduate Minor in Kinesiology
Health & Kinesiology
Kinesiology Department website
Health & Kinesiology Faculty
College of Applied Health Sciences
Applied Health Sciences College Catalog page
Applied Health Sciences College website
To declare the minor or ask questions about the requirements, please contact:
Dr. Andiara Schwingel, Dr. Whitney Wolff, or Staci Baxley; 217-333-2307.