Programs

PhD Health Sciences

Associate Professor and SMAHRT lab director, Priya Nambisan, with PhD Health Sciences student Lien Nguyen.This exciting program is designed to meet the critical need for doctoral-prepared faculty and researchers. You’ll work closely with our research faculty in your selected area of concentration and also complete cross-disciplinary and core courses that emphasize an interdisciplinary perspective in health-related education and research. Learn more

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PhD Kinesiology

PhD faculty member, Scott Strath, observes as a MS student takes the resting blood pressure of a research participant.Our increased focus on health and wellness has resulted in kinesiology becoming one of the fastest growing undergraduate majors in the US. The need for PhD-trained faculty to educate these future professionals is strong. You’ll gain the training you’ll need to become a successful scholar and be able to conduct independent research in applied and academic settings. Learn more

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. Moerchen and DPT students in the Pediatric Neuromotor Laboratory.There’s nothing more rewarding than helping people improve movement and feel better, whether you’re working with a toddler who has a motor delay or an elderly client recovering from a surgery. Our goal is to develop practitioners, researchers and educators who will be leaders in the profession of physical therapy across the lifespan. Learn more

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MS Athletic Training

Athletic training students monitoring an exercise routine.Athletic trainers (AT’s) are health care professionals who collaborate with physicians in prevention, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. This program prepares students to become a credentialed Athletic Trainer. Learn more

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MS Kinesiology

Jinsung Wang, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, with a research subject in the Motor Control Laboratory.This program provides a comprehensive study of the varied aspects of human movement. Movement across the lifespan is observed and studied from mechanical, physiological, psychological, sociocultural, behavioral, instructional, and professional points of view. Learn more

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Exercise and Nutrition in Health and Disease • Integrative Human Performance • Neuromechanics • Admission • Curriculum • Get Involved • Frequently Asked Questions • Faculty & Staff

Accelerated BS Kinesiology/MS Athletic Training

Athletic training students monitoring an exercise routine.With the accelerated BS Kinesiology/MS Athletic Training you will complete three years as an undergraduate student, then begin the MS Athletic Training program as a graduate student. At the end of your fourth year (your first year in MSAT), your BS Kinesiology degree will be granted. After year two as a graduate student, you will earn your MS Athletic Training degree. Learn more

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BS Kinesiology

BS Kinesiology graduate, John Hawkins Jr., performing testing in the Physical Activity and Health Research Lab.Are you fascinated by the science of human movement? Then kinesiology might be the major for you. You’ll join an exciting department where nationally known faculty are working to deepen our understanding of physical activity, and you’ll delve into topics such as anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychosocial aspects of sport/exercise, motor development and more. Learn more

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BS Nutritional Sciences

Nutritional Sciences students presenting a healthy food demonstration.This four-year, science-intensive program will help you better understand the relationships among food, nutrients, eating behavior, wellness and human health. In addition to sharpening your scientific and technical knowledge and skills, you will also develop critical thinking and professional communication skills. Learn more

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Minor in Kinesiology

Male student on treadmill with two female students monitoring.The Minor in Kinesiology will provide students with foundational knowledge of the multidisciplinary science of human movement. Students in the minor will develop a broad understanding of how human movement contributes to health and well-being as well as the underlying factors influencing human movement and physical activity behaviors. Learn more

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Minor in Nutritional Sciences

Close up photo of asparagus, and red and yellow peppers.This science-intensive program will provide you the opportunity to study food and nutrients, their physiological functions, normal nutritional requirements, and the myriad of influences on food choice and eating behavior throughout the life cycle. Learn more

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Certificate in Applied Gerontology (Graduate)

Older adult man’s hands resting on the top of a wooden cane. Caregiver’s hand gently rests atop his hands.Americans are living longer than at any other time in history. Aging is a dynamic field of study where demographic and generational shifts are impacting all disciplines and demanding innovations in how we care for older adults. This Certificate will give students the knowledge and skills needed to successfully pursue or advance careers within aging services organizations or conduct academic research in aging. Learn more

Certificate in Food Studies

Rows of cabbage being grown indoors.With the Certificate in Food Studies, students take courses in nutrition and health sciences to explore the effects of food on our physical and mental well-being as well as liberal arts courses in history, anthropology, and foreign cultures to develop a deeper understanding of the culture, identity, costs, distribution, infrastructure, scarcity, and politics surrounding food. Learn more

Certificate in Healthy Aging

Senior couple takes a walk on the beach hand-in-hand.The Certificate in Healthy Aging is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully pursue careers within organizations that serve older adults. Students will acquire basic foundational knowledge in the processes of aging, issues regarding aging, and the challenges of older adulthood. Learn more

Certificate in Public & Population Health (Graduate)

Milwaukee skyline taken from the port.The Certificate in Public and Population Health is designed for students and working professionals involved in program planning and implementation, evaluation, education policy, health policy, engineering administration, research, and other areas related to public and population health. Learn more

Certificate in the Study of Complementary & Integrative Health Approaches

Silhouette of a man holding his arms in the air while watching a sunset over the ocean.Complementary and integrative health modalities advocate for care that is patient-centered, healing oriented, emphasizes the therapeutic relationship, and uses therapeutic approaches originating from conventional and alternative medicine. Completion provides basic scientific knowledge and skills to critically evaluate the current and future use of complementary and integrative health care. Learn more

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Faculty & Staff

Research

Mission

To pioneer innovative research in the human movement sciences inspiring student learning through transforming our laboratories, classrooms, & communities into living-learning environments.