BS in Kinesiology
Learn the spectacular complexities of human movement and their impact on health
Ever wonder how athletes fine-tune their performance? Want to know how someone recovers from an injury to get back on the field? Passionate about health and exercise? If you’re interested in health and wellness for individuals of every age and ability, kinesiology is the field for you!
Our Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology focuses on the study of human movement from the cellular level to the whole body. Through courses in anatomy and physiology, assessment and programming, biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise psychology and motor control, you’ll explore all aspects of physical activity.
Physical activity is one of our nation’s most important public health strategies for preventing, managing and treating chronic disease. Our students are well-prepared to be a part of important health care solutions.
We are a tight-knit community of faculty, staff and students working together to live our mission and achieve our vision as we are guided by our values. The curriculum is built on strategic competencies to ensure you are prepared to be an influence in the health, wellness and fitness industries.
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Your career
Our Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology prepares you for careers in various health and fitness fields, including personal training, business operations or sales, coaching, athletic training, exercise physiology, rehabilitation and sports medicine
Our graduates have a strong foundation and necessary prerequisites to pursue further schooling in health-related fields such as athletic training, cardiac rehabilitation, dentistry, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, sport and exercise psychology, research and more.
Through our certification paths, current students and graduates are well-prepared to take the certification exams necessary to become marketable and knowledgeable for a career in the field.
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Understanding by doing: experiential learning
In kinesiology, learning goes beyond the classroom. There’s no better way to understand movement, health and performance than to experience it firsthand. As kinesiologists, we believe we must live what we learn and teach.
Experiential learning is a required part of our curriculum, giving students the chance to apply what they learn in real-world settings. Whether working with athletes, assisting in rehabilitation clinics, conducting research or teaching others, our hands-on opportunities help students build critical skills, make professional connections and stand out in your career.
Our hands-on experiences are broad and deep, with many options.
- Fieldwork: Observe kinesiology in work settings to inform your scholarship and practice.
- Internship: Customized to your interests and career goals, an internship partners you with a local business where you’ll apply classroom learning to real-world solutions. Are you a business interested in becoming a partner? Email Jo Wagner.
- Research: Take part in research, learning the scientific process with award-winning faculty. Present your findings at events such as UIC Impact and Research Day and AHS Research Day.
- Study abroad: Cultivate your intercultural development by learning how to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds while studying abroad for a week, month or semester!
- Undergraduate teaching assistant: Study your course material on a deeper level and share your learning with others. Lead review sessions, assist with hands-on labs or mentor fellow students.
- Special projects: Explore different areas of kinesiology by working on faculty-led initiatives, independent study or other projects.
By the time you graduate, you won’t just know kinesiology – you’ll have lived it, strengthening your applications for graduate schools or your career.
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Learn from the best
Our faculty are leaders in their fields: award-winning researchers, scholars, practitioners and educators. You’ll learn from individuals who are dedicated to your success, passionate about teaching and experienced in both the science and practical applications of kinesiology.
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Have questions about the application process that we haven’t answered?
Contact Melvin Woolfolk at:
Email mwoolf2@uic.edu
Phone 312.996.9072
Address 901 W. Roosevelt Rd.
347 PEB
Chicago, Il 60612