{"id":4212,"date":"2023-01-20T12:29:41","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T18:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/?post_type=program&#038;p=4212"},"modified":"2026-05-07T14:46:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T19:46:44","slug":"bs-kinesiology","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/academics\/bs-kinesiology\/","title":{"rendered":"BS: Kinesiology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        BS: Kinesiology                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">BS<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Are you fascinated by the science of human movement? Then a kinesiology degree might be for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the BS Kinesiology program you\u2019ll delve into topics such as anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychosocial aspects of sport\/exercise, motor development and more. You\u2019ll graduate ready to apply your knowledge and skills in professional settings ranging from health care to sports to industry. <\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Major<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>On Campus<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_4d00fb54-c922-4080-b3d7-351fc339d7fe'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/students\/admission\/\" rel=\"\">Apply Now<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\" rel=\"\">Cost<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=4d00fb54-c922-4080-b3d7-351fc339d7fe&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_4d00fb54-c922-4080-b3d7-351fc339d7fe'>\/**\/<\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\t    <section id=\"program-highlights\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80 uwm-bg-gray-dark\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div id=\"program-highlights-content-video\" class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator-short\" id=\"h-kinesiology-is\">Kinesiology is&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-c-link--external\">\u201cthe academic discipline which involves the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life.\u201d<br><em>\u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.americankinesiology.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Kinesiology Association<\/a><\/em><br><br>With the knowledge and skills you gain in the kinesiology degree program, you will have unlimited possibilities.  Health and fitness director, strength and conditioning coach, fitness\/youth sports coordinator, exercise specialist\/technician, fitness\/medical salesperson or personal fitness trainer are just some of the many careers you could explore.  <br><br>Graduates of the BS Kinesiology program often pursue kinesiology-specific graduate degrees (specializing in biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control, sport psychology, sport sociology) and other advanced degrees leading to careers in physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, chiropractic care, medicine and physician assistant.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n        <figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray uwm-c-img--video\">\n            <a href=\"#\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\" class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-4scop8\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-4scop8\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/01\/sanjeev-knotek-20210916_CHS_EH_008.jpg\" alt=\"Sanjeev Knotek, BS Kinesiology and Doctor of Physical Therapy Student\" class=\"wp-image-4215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/01\/sanjeev-knotek-20210916_CHS_EH_008.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/01\/sanjeev-knotek-20210916_CHS_EH_008-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>            <\/a>\n            \n                            <figcaption>Why kinesiology and doctor of physical therapy alum Sanjeev Knotek chose UWM.<\/figcaption>        <\/figure>\n\n        <div id=\"uwm-modal-4scop8\" class=\"hidden\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-video\">\n                <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qBhfGvnGIxM\"  width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-2uob-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">About<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-2uob-admission\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Admission<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-2uob-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-2uob-advising\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Advising<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-2uob-faculty\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Faculty<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-2uob-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You will work with nationally recognized experts<\/strong> who conduct breakthrough scientific research in a wide variety of areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The core requirements<\/strong>&nbsp;provide the basic theory and science, while the <strong>laboratory and hands-on experiential courses<\/strong> provide skills and encourage professional development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The health and fitness industry<\/strong>&nbsp;has been projected to be a growing industry in the country for the next decade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kinesiology <\/strong>provides excellent preparation for students interested in physical therapy, strength and conditioning, athletic training, cardiac rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and other health professions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/students\/student-handbook\/\" rel=\"\">Student Handbooks<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-employment-outlook\">Employment Outlook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-earnings\">Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Occupation<\/th><th>2024 Median Pay<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Athletic Trainer<\/td><td>$60,250<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chiropractor<\/td><td>$79,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Community Health Worker<\/td><td>$51,030<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exercise Physiologist<\/td><td>$58,160<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medical\/Health Services Manager<\/td><td>$117,960<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nutritionist<\/td><td>$73,850&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Occupational Therapist<\/td><td>$98,340<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Occupational Therapy Aides<\/td><td>$66,050<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Personal Fitness Trainer \/ Aerobics Instructor<\/td><td>$46,180<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical Therapist<\/td><td>$101,020<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical Therapist Assistants<\/td><td>$60,050<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical Therapist Aides<\/td><td>$60,050<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physician Assistant<\/td><td>$133,260<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recreation Workers<\/td><td>$35,380<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recreational Therapist<\/td><td>$60,280<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Social and Community Service Managers<\/td><td>$78,240<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sports Coach<\/td><td>$45,920&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Umpires, Referees and Other Sports Officials<\/td><td>$32,620<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expected-growth\">Expected Growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The kinesiology degree provides students with a strong educational foundation upon which to build a career. While many of our students pursue graduate school within 12 months of graduation, a significant number of students obtain immediate employment in the health and fitness industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall employment in the health and fitness industry continues to grow. Employment projections in kinesiology-related fields are strong. Between 2023 and 2033, the U.S. is expected to see a 28% increase in physician assistants, 19% increase in physical therapy aides, 14% increase in physical therapists, and 10% increase in exercise physiologists. As an increasing number of people spend more time and money on health enhancement, fitness, and illness\/disease\/disability prevention, and as more businesses recognize the benefits of fitness and wellness programs, there is continued demand for high-quality health professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-sm uwm-c-link--external\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-2uob-admission\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-declaring-your-intent\">Declaring Your Intent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who are accepted to UWM with an interest in Kinesiology will be directly admitted to the major.. However, admission and progression criteria (including curricular requirements) for the BS Kinesiology Program are subject to change. Please contact the Office of Student Affairs, Enderis Hall 810,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:zcph-info@uwm.edu\">zcph-info@uwm.edu<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;for the most current information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-retention\">Retention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Retention in the program and graduation are dependent upon maintaining good academic standing. Good academic standing is defined as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative UWM GPA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance of a 2.0 kinesiology core GPA with earned credit in all kinesiology core courses. Students may not repeat more than three of the kinesiology core courses.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-2uob-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>The BS in Kinesiology is a four-year <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/public-health\/kinesiology-bs\/\">curriculum<\/a> that includes foundational studies, lab classes and professional preparation leading to the completion of 120 credits for the Bachelor of Science degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more detailed information about the program&#8217;s current offerings, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/public-health\/kinesiology-bs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UWM Course Catalog.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2024\/08\/Fall-2023-Kinesiology-Curriculum-Planner.pdf\">Curriculum for students starting Fall 2023 &#8211; present <\/a>(PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission and progression criteria (including curricular requirements) for the Kinesiology degree program are subject to change as of the publication date of this catalog. Please contact advisor Torry Rufer at <a href=\"mailto:tjrufer@uwm.edu\">tjrufer@uwm.edu<\/a> for the most current information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading default\" id=\"h-general-education-requirements-gers\">General Education Requirements (GERs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are eligible to pursue <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/policies\/undergraduate-policies\/#generaleducationtext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">general education requirements <\/a>and foundations courses associated with the curriculum, so long as you meet the necessary prerequisites for each course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><thead><tr><th>Course<\/th><th>GER<\/th><th>Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>English<\/strong>: Must earn &#8220;C&#8221; or better in English 102<br>Prerequisite: placement test<\/td><td>OWCA<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Math<\/strong>: Student must complete their Quantitative Literacy Part-A<br>Prerequisite: placement test<\/td><td>QLA<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Foreign Language<\/strong>:<br>Satisfied with 2 years of a single language in high school<\/td><td>FL<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Natural Sciences w\/Lab<\/strong>:<br>Select course from approved list.<\/td><td>GERNS+<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Arts<\/strong>:<br>Select course from the approved GER Arts list<\/td><td>GERA<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Humanities<\/strong> (in addition to TherRec 103 below):<br>Select course from the approved GER Humanities list<\/td><td>GERH<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total credits:<\/strong><br><br><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>15<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading default\" id=\"h-foundations-introductory-courses\">Foundations: Introductory Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must earn credit in each of the foundations courses.<br>A maximum of four courses may be repeated once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><thead><tr><th>Course<\/th><th>GER<\/th><th>Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>KIN 200: Introduction to Kinesiology Prerequisites: None&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KIN 220: Anatomical Kinesiology Prerequisites: None<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KIN 230: Health Aspects of Exercise and Nutrition Prerequisites: None<\/td><td>GERN<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KIN 245: Client Diversity in Health Sciences Prerequisites: None<\/td><td>GERCD<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KIN 270: Statistics in the Health Professions<\/td><td>QLB<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ENGLISH 207: Health Science Writing<\/td><td>OWCB<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TherRec 103: Life Balance: An Understanding of Leisure Prerequisite: None<\/td><td>GERH<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PH 101: Introduction to Public Health<\/td><td><\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Complete 3 credits of any NUTR Course<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Complete 3 FitWell Courses (At least one course at the 200-level )<\/td><td><\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Credits<\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading default\" id=\"h-core-the-major\">Core: The Major<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kinesiology students are required to earn credit in the following kinesiology core courses.<br>A maximum of three courses may be repeated once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><thead><tr><th>Course<\/th><th>Offered<\/th><th>Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>KIN 300: Professional Preparation Seminar<\/td><td>F\/S<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KIN 320: Biomechanics<\/td><td>F\/S<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KIN 330: Exercise Physiology<\/td><td>F\/S<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KIN 350: Psychological Aspects of Sport\/Exercise<\/td><td>F\/S<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KIN 351: Sociological Aspects of Health\/Movement<\/td><td>F\/S<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KIN 360: Motor Development<\/td><td>F<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KIN 361: Principles of Motor Learning<\/td><td>S<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KIN 400: Ethics &amp; Values in the Profession<\/td><td>F\/S<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total credits:<\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>23<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-upper-and-advanced-level-kinesiology-coursework\">Upper and Advanced Level Kinesiology Coursework<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the kinesiology foundations and core requirements listed above, students will earn credit in a minimum of <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/01\/B.S.-Kinesiology-UPPER-AND-ADVANCED-Courses-2021-UPDATE.pdf\">12 credits of upper level and six credits of advanced level kinesiology coursework <\/a>(PDF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/01\/B.S.-Kinesiology-UPPER-AND-ADVANCED-Courses-2021-UPDATE.pdf\">Upper Level Kinesiology Requirement<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<br>Select 12 credits from KIN 300-599<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/01\/B.S.-Kinesiology-UPPER-AND-ADVANCED-Courses-2021-UPDATE.pdf\">Advanced Level Kinesiology Requirement<\/a><\/strong> (PDF)<br>Select six credits from KIN 500-599<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-electives\">Electives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students may select elective coursework that aligns with their interests, as well as educational and professional goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-graduation-requirements\">Graduation Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following requirements must be met to graduate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completion of the required 120 degree credits;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Earned credit in required courses; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cumulative UWM GPA of 2.0 and kinesiology core GPA of 2.0.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pre-physical-therapy-and-pre-athletic-training\">Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Athletic Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPre-Physical Therapy\u201d and &#8220;Pre-Athletic Training&#8221; are not undergraduate majors at UWM; rather, they are career classifications that allow the Zilber College of Public Health to identify UWM students who may benefit from special advising services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2025\/09\/Preparing-to-Apply-for-Admission-to-a-Physical-Therapy-Program-2023.pdf\">Preparing to apply for a physical therapy program<\/a> (PDF)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-2uob-advising\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>To schedule an advising appointment, contact Torry Rufer at <a href=\"mailto:tjrufer@uwm.edu\">tjrufer@uwm.edu<\/a>. You can also contact your advisor in your student center in <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/paws\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PAWS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-4218\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When should I meet with my advisor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are encouraged to meet with your advisor at least once per semester to ensure timely progress to graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enrolling for spring semester?<\/strong><br>Schedule an appointment with your advisor in October or November.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enrolling for fall semester?<\/strong><br>Schedule an appointment with your advisor in March or April.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You are also welcome to schedule an appointment with your advisor at any time to discuss academic challenges, career opportunities or any other questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can my advisor help me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zilber College of Public Health boasts professional academic advisors who understand the challenges of balancing academics, work, family and the social aspects of college life. Advisors partner with you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore your academic and career interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan the sequence of your courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare for course enrollment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access tutoring and other academic support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify opportunities for campus involvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect you to campus resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan for graduation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-2uob-faculty\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<div class=\"facetwp-template\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-container\" class=\"uwmpeople-grid\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-grid\" class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--1 uwm-u-mb-60\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"46, 103, 103, 78, 103, 79\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/cho-chris\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/04\/Chris-Cho-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"A professional head shot photo of a man with short, dark brown hair, wearing a white dress shirt with blue checks.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/04\/Chris-Cho-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/04\/Chris-Cho.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/cho-chris\/\">Chris C. Cho, MS<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Researcher, Statistician<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:chocc@uwm.edu\">chocc@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142516148\">414-251-6148<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Enderis Hall 823<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"103, 103, 78, 103, 79, 103, 80, 103, 81, 103, 82, 103, 86\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/cobb-stephen\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/stephen-cobb-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Stephen Cobb. Man with short blonde hair wearing a blue dress shirt an a striped tie.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/stephen-cobb-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/stephen-cobb.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/cobb-stephen\/\">Stephen C. Cobb, PhD, ATC, CSCS<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor, Kinesiology<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:cobbsc@uwm.edu\">cobbsc@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142516638\">414-251-6638<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Enderis Hall 491<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"103, 99, 103, 103, 78, 103, 79, 103, 80, 103, 81, 103, 82\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/greenleaf-christy\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/CGreenleaf2021_300x350-1-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Christy Greenleaf. Smiling woman with silver and brown hair wearing a cowlneck striped shirt.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/CGreenleaf2021_300x350-1-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/CGreenleaf2021_300x350-1.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/greenleaf-christy\/\">Christy  Greenleaf, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Professor, Kinesiology, ACSM Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:cgreenl@uwm.edu\">cgreenl@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142295341\">414-229-5341<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Enderis Hall 419<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"103, 103, 78, 103, 79, 103, 80, 103, 81, 103, 82, 103, 86\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/keenan-kevin\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/kevin-keenan-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Kevin Keenan. Smiling man with brown short hair wearing a blue patterned dress shirt.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/kevin-keenan-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/kevin-keenan.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/keenan-kevin\/\">Kevin  Keenan, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor, Kinesiology<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:keenan@uwm.edu\">keenan@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142292336\">414-229-2336<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Enderis Hall 421<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"46, 103, 103, 78, 103, 79\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/luelloff-ms-sara\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/10\/sara-luelloff-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Sara Luelloff. Blonde woman with shoulder length hair smiling. She&#039;s wearing a black shirt and gold sweater.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/10\/sara-luelloff-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/10\/sara-luelloff.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/luelloff-ms-sara\/\">Sara  Luelloff, MS<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Assistant Clinical Professor, Kinesiology &amp; Program Director, FitWell<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:sj@uwm.edu\">sj@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142295072\">414-229-5072<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Enderis Hall 423<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"103, 103, 78, 103, 79, 103, 80, 103, 81, 103, 82\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/oconnor-phd-kristian\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/04\/kristian-oconnor-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Kristian O&#039;Connor. Smiling man with short brown hair wearing a black suit jacket, blue shirt and patterned tie.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/04\/kristian-oconnor-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/04\/kristian-oconnor.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/oconnor-phd-kristian\/\">Kristian  O&#039;Connor, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Professor, UWM Associate Vice Provost for Research<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:krisocon@uwm.edu\">krisocon@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142515277\">414-251-5277<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Enderis Hall 471<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"103, 103, 78, 103, 79, 103, 80\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/schmitz-carter\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2024\/07\/Carter-Schmitz-1603-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Carter Schmitz. Man with short, brown, curly hair and goatee facial hair wearing a white polo shirt.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2024\/07\/Carter-Schmitz-1603-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2024\/07\/Carter-Schmitz-1603.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/schmitz-carter\/\">Carter  Schmitz, MS, CSCS, TPI<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Clinical Assistant Professor<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:schm2484@uwm.edu\">schm2484@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4149777685\">414-977-7685<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Enderis Hall 453<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"46, 103, 103, 78, 103, 79, 103, 80, 103, 81, 103, 82\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/strath-scott\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/scott-strath-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Scott Strath. Smiling man with dark hair wearing a black suit jacket over white dress shirt and striped blue tie.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/scott-strath-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/scott-strath.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/strath-scott\/\">Scott J. Strath, PhD, ACSM Fellow<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Professor, Kinesiology Graduate Program Director<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:sstrath@uwm.edu\">sstrath@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142293666\">414-229-3666<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Enderis Hall 449<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"103, 103, 78, 103, 79, 103, 80, 103, 81, 103, 82\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/swartz-ann\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/04\/ann-swartz-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Ann Swartz. Blonde woman with shoulder length hair wearing a gray suit and necklace while standing on UWM campus.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/04\/ann-swartz-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/04\/ann-swartz.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/swartz-ann\/\">Ann M. Swartz, PhD, FACSM<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Professor, Kinesiology<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:aswartz@uwm.edu\">aswartz@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142515925\">414-251-5925<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Enderis Hall 471<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"103, 103, 78, 103, 79, 103, 80, 103, 81, 103, 82, 103, 86\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/wang-jinsung\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/jinsung-wang-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Jinsung Wang. Asain man wearing glasses and a blue dress shirt.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/jinsung-wang-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/jinsung-wang.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/wang-jinsung\/\">Jinsung  Wang, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor, Kinesiology<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:wang34@uwm.edu\">wang34@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142515834\">414-251-5834<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Enderis Hall 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