DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY
The Department of Kinesiology prepares teachers and professionals in physical education and the exercise sciences. The department houses two undergraduate major programs, one master’s program, and a post-baccalaureate in physical education. The degrees offered include a BSE in Health, Physical Education and Adaptive P.E., a B.S. in Human Performance (offered both in-person and fully online) and an M.S. in Applied Kinesiology. The department also houses several minors and certificates.
The Department of Kinesiology is a member of the American Kinesiology Association, which promotes and enhances kinesiology as a unified academic discipline involving the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society and quality of life. As part of the College of Education and Professional Studies, the teacher preparation program is one of few programs in the state of Wisconsin that has received accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
The faculty and academic staff in the Department of Kinesiology are dedicated to providing high-quality education for students committed to professional careers in the exercise sciences, health and physical education, health promotion, sport and recreation management, strength and conditioning, and coaching, among other health and human performance careers.
Williams Center, Room 123
262-472-1140 | kinesiology@uww.edu
Our department
Learn more about the Department of Kinesiology at UW-Whitewater, where two movement science majors and several minors can offer you a wide range of career opportunities.
Our mission
- Prepare undergraduate and graduate students for careers related to the exercise sciences and health & physical education, and contribute to the General Education Program for undergraduate students.
- Advance knowledge as teacher-scholars in disciplines related to human performance and health & physical education.
- Contribute expertise and experience to professions related to human performanc, and health & physical education to the university community and general public.
Student Organizations
Students in Kinesiology may consider membership to the following national organizations:
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- American Education Research Association Research Focus on Education and Sport (AERA)
- American College Personnel Association Commission on Athletics and Recreation (ACPA)
- Western Society for Kinesiology and Wellness (WSKW)
- Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America)
There are also several regional national affiliates and individual state organizations in which departmental majors may seek membership. Please consult with your faculty advisor to identify appropriate associations.
Scholarships
UW-Whitewater's Department of Kinesiology offers students in the Physical Education Teacher Education and Human Performance programs the following scholarship and awards. Applications are currently being accepted through February 22nd for applications submitted online.
- Vonderau/Clark Scholarship
- Weigandt Scholarship
- Goodhue Scholarship
- Van Steenderen Scholarship
- Englund Scholarship
- Toennies Scholarship
- Alec Mabie Memorial Scholarship