{"id":4270,"date":"2023-01-20T14:58:57","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T20:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/?post_type=program&#038;p=4270"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:10:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T20:10:34","slug":"minor-kinesiology","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/academics\/minor-kinesiology\/","title":{"rendered":"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        Kinesiology                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">Minor<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Kinesiology is the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society and quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nurses, urban planners, chiropractors, physicians,  dietitians and nutritionists are just a few of the professions that benefit from having a foundational knowledge in kinesiology.<\/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>Minor<\/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    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\"><hr class=\"uwm-c-hr--thick uwm-u-m-0\" \/><\/div>\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-jweo-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">About<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-jweo-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-jweo-faculty\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Faculty<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-jweo-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon completion of the minor in kinesiology, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe, from a multidisciplinary approach, the value and benefits of all forms of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-declare\">How to Declare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To declare the minor in kinesiology, students must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have completed a minimum of 24 credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a minimum UWM GPA of 2.0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the online declaration form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\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--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-chevron uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/request-to-declare-a-minor-in-kinesiology\/\">Declare the Minor in Kinesiology<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-jweo-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>To be awarded the minor in kinesiology, you will need to earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the 18 credits in the coursework below and must satisfy published prerequisites for all courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-required-courses\">Required Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission to the minor is a prerequisite for each of these courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complete 12 credits from the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-354\" class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe uwm-u-border--top\"><table><thead><tr><th>Course<\/th><th>Offered<\/th><th>Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>KIN 200: Introduction to Kinesiology<\/td><td>F\/S<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;KIN 220: Anatomical Kinesiology<\/td><td>F\/S<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KIN 230: Health Aspects of Exercise and Nutrition<\/td><td>F\/S\/SU<\/td><td>3<\/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 &amp; Exercise<\/td><td>F\/S<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KIN 351: Sociological Aspects of Health &amp; Human Movement<\/td><td>F\/S<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KIN 360: Motor Development Across the Lifespan<\/td><td>F<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KIN 361: Principles of Motor Learning<\/td><td>S<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>F, S, SU (fall, spring, summer) refers to semesters in which courses are taught.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-elective-courses\">Elective Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete six additional Kinesiology credits at level 300 or above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-355\" class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe uwm-u-border--top\"><table><thead><tr><th>Course<\/th><th>Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>KIN XXX<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KIN XXX<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-jweo-faculty\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><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. 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