What to Expect
Introduction
Thinking about joining our program? Find out what you can expect when you study kinesiology.
Year 1
Explore semester schedules — including courses, activities and opportunities — by clicking through the tabs below.
Pre-KN
AHS Summer Exploration and Transition
Looking for an exciting, well-connected jump start to college? Let us help with AHS:SET!
Applied Health Sciences: Summer Exploration and Transition Institute (AHS:SET) meets 2 days in the summer to engage and prepare our AHS incoming freshmen and transfer students.
In a fun and interactive format, you’ll get exposed to introductory academic course work, research and tools for navigating the rigors of an applied health sciences degree.
Sharpen your skills, make connections and learn about the College of Applied Health Sciences (AHS), all before your first semester at UIC!
Fall semester
Total hours
Total hours: 14
Fall semester
Reminders
- Don’t forget to explore all of the AHS new student welcome events
- Continue to check your UIC email for advising updates and reminders. Your assigned academic advisor will let you know when it’s time to schedule your spring advising appointment. Registration for spring starts in late October/early November
Spring semester
| Courses | Course name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOS 110 | Biology of Cells and Organisms | 4 hours |
| ENGL 161 | Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research | 3 hours |
| KN 136 | Techniques and Principles of Exercise | 3 hours |
| KN 152 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology and Exercise | 3 hours |
| KN 200 | Statistical Methods | 3 hours |
Total hours
Total hours: 16
Spring semester
Reminders
- Continue to check your UIC email for advising updates and reminders. Your assigned academic advisor will let you know when it’s time to schedule your summer/fall advising appointment. Registration for summer/fall starts in late March/early April
Summer
Summer semesters aren’t needed to complete a degree in four years.
But if you want to accelerate your program or lighten course loads in other semesters, we do offer several core requirements each summer. You can also use the summer semester to complete general education or elective courses in other departments.
Year 2
Click on the tab for the semester class schedule.
Fall semester
Total hours
Total hours: 14
Fall semester
Reminders
- Continue to check your UIC email for advising updates and reminders. Your assigned academic advisor will let you know when it’s time to schedule your spring advising appointment. Registration for spring starts in late October/early November
Spring semester
| Courses | Course name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| KN 150 or PSCH 100 | The Healthy Human or Introduction of Psychology | 3-4 hours |
| KN 261 | Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy | 3 hours |
| KN 243 | Exercise Assessment | 3 hours |
| KN 231 | Anatomy and Physiology Lecture | 3 hours |
| KN 233 | Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 2 hours |
| Elective | Free elective(s) | 3 hours |
Total hours
Total hours: 17-18
Spring semester
Reminders
- Continue to check your UIC email for advising updates and reminders. Your assigned academic advisor will let you know when it’s time to schedule your summer/fall advising appointment. Registration for summer/fall starts in late March/early April
Year 3
Click on the tab for the semester class schedule.
Fall semester
Total hours
Total hours: 16
Fall semester
Reminders
- Continue to check your UIC email for advising updates and reminders. Your assigned academic advisor will let you know when it’s time to schedule your spring advising appointment. Registration for spring starts in late October/early November
Spring semester
Total hours
Total hours: 15
Spring semester
Reminders
- Continue to check your UIC email for advising updates and reminders. Your assigned academic advisor will let you know when it’s time to schedule your summer/fall advising appointment. Registration for summer/fall starts in late March/early April
Year 4
Click on the tab for the semester class schedule.
Fall semester
Total hours
Total hours: 15
Fall semester
Reminders
- Considering graduate or professional school? Apply now!
- Continue to check your UIC email for advising updates and reminders. Your assigned academic advisor will let you know when it’s time to schedule your spring advising appointment. Registration for spring starts in late October/early November
Spring semester
Total hours
Total hours: 13
Spring semester
Graduation
You must apply to graduate! Graduation is not automatic. Apply to graduate by Friday of the third week of your final semester.