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

KIN 1223
KIN 1403
KIN 1603
KIN 2013
Total Hours12

Specialization Areas (choose one)1:

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 and Kinesiology

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

for the Undergraduate Minor in Kinesiology

Health & Kinesiology

Health and Kinesiology Department website
Health and 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.