Kinesiology

Minor

The minor in kinesiology offers flexibility so that you can take kinesiology coursework that complements your major coursework to best suit your educational goals. You 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.

Upon completion of the minor in kinesiology, you will be able to:

• Describe, from a multidisciplinary approach, the value and benefits of all forms of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle.
• Summarize and apply theoretical and scientific knowledge from multiple kinesiology subdisciplines, such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor behavior, and sociological and psychological aspects of physical activity, health and sport.

How to Declare

To declare the minor in kinesiology, students must:

• Have completed a minimum of 24 credits
• Have a minimum UWM GPA of 2.0
• Complete the online declaration form

To declare the Minor in Kinesiology, students must have a minimum UWM GPA of 2.0.

Requirements

Required:

Select at least 15 credits of the following:

The Minor in Kinesiology involves completing 18 credits of kinesiology coursework.

To be awarded the Minor in Kinesiology, students will need to earn credit in each course taken and have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the 18 credits in the Kinesiology minor. Students must satisfy published prerequisites of any course.

Academic advisors within the Zilber College of Public Health Office of Student Affairs will assist students enrolled in the program with the development of career goals and the selection of appropriate courses to further those goals. Please contact the Office of Student Affairs at 414-229-2758.