Kinesiology Minor
department website: http://www.kch.illinois.edu/
department faculty: Kinesiology & Community Health Faculty
college catalog page: Applied Health Sciences
college website: http://www.ahs.illinois.edu/
To declare the minor or ask questions about the requirements, please contact:
Alicia Richards, M.S.; alrich17@illinois.edu; 217-300-1058
Programs in Community Health and Kinesiology
Undergraduate Programs:
major: Community Health, BS
concentration: Community Health: Health Education & Promotion, BS
concentration: Community Health: Health Planning & Administration, BS
concentration: Community Health: Rehabilitation Studies, BS
major: Kinesiology, BS
concentration: Kinesiology: Teacher Certification, BS
minor: Kinesiology
minor: Disability Studies
joint degree: Community Health, BS and Public Health, MPH
joint degree: Kinesiology, BS and Public Health, MPH
Graduate Programs:
degree: Kinesiology, MS
degree: Kinesiology, PhD
degree: Community Health, MS
degree: Community Health, PhD
degree: Rehabilitation, MS
degree: Public Health, MPH
joint degree: Community Health, BS and Public Health, MPH
joint degree: Kinesiology, BS and Public Health, MPH
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.
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-related occupations, corporate fitness, coaching, and athletic training. Many students continue their education and become certified K-12 physical education teachers, physical therapists, physicians, exercise physiologists, and sports psychologists.
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 | |
| Soc & Psych of Phys 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 | ||
| 1 | Students are allowed to enroll in courses outside their areas as needed based on advisor approval. |