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 about obtaining a minor in Kinesiology, please visit here.
for the Undergraduate Minor in Kinesiology
To declare the minor or ask questions about the requirements, please contact:
Alicia Richards, M.S.; alrich17@illinois.edu; 217-300-1058
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 | Physical Activity and Health | 3 |
| KIN 140 | Social Sci of Human Movement | 3 |
| KIN 160 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN 201 | Physical Activity Research Methods | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Specialization Areas (choose one)1:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Psychology & Health Behavior | ||
| Required advanced level courses: | 6 | |
| Social & Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity | ||
| Exercise & Health Psychology | ||
| Electives (choose at least 1): | 3 | |
| Intro to Sport Psychology | ||
| Psychophysiology in Ex & Sport | ||
| Psych of Sport Performance | ||
| Tech-Driven Health Intervention | ||
| Exercise Physiology | ||
| Required advanced level courses: | 6 | |
| Bioscience of Human Movement | ||
| Bioenergetics of Movement | ||
| Electives (choose at least 1): | 3 | |
| Skeletal Muscle Physiology | ||
| Clin & Applied Ex Physiology | ||
| Nutrition for Performance | ||
| Exercise Endocrinology | ||
| Teaching & Coaching Physical Activity | ||
| Required advanced level courses: | 6 | |
| Curriculum in Grades K-6 | ||
| Curriculum in Grades 7-12 | ||
| Electives (choose at least 1): | 3 | |
| Adapted Physical Education | ||
| Instructional Strategies in PE | ||
| Coaching Strategies | ||
| Technology & Pedagogical KINES | ||
| Biomechanics | ||
| Required advanced level courses: | 6 | |
| Biomechanics of Human Movement | ||
| Motor Learning & Control | ||
| Electives (choose at least 1): | 3 | |
| Motor Development and Control | ||
| Skill Acquisition Strategies | ||
| Cultural & Interpretive Studies | ||
| Required advanced level courses: | 6 | |
| Sport & Modern Society | ||
| Case Study: Endless Summer | ||
| Electives (choose at least 1): | 3 | |
| Measure & Eval in Kinesiology | ||
| Body, Culture & Society | ||
| Skill Acquisition Strategies | ||
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Students are allowed to enroll in courses outside their areas as needed based on advisor approval.
Programs in Kinesiology and Community Health
Undergraduate Programs
- Majors
- Community Health, BS
- Kinesiology, BS
- optional concentrations
- Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, BS
- Minors
- Joint Programs
Graduate Programs
- Majors
Kinesiology and Community Health
Kinesiology Department Website
Kinesiology & Community Health 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:
Alicia Richards, M.S.
217-300-1058