Online Bachelor’s in Human Performance
Open doors by unlocking your potential.
With an online Bachelor’s degree in Human Performance from UW-Whitewater you will explore careers in exercise science, cardiac rehabilitation, exercise physiology, fitness/strength training, recreation, and sport management. Using a fully online, asynchronous platform, you’ll learn the practical skills and develop the knowledge base needed to be a leader within the Kinesiology profession. Tailor your coursework to your needs by selecting a minor that aligns with your specific career goals. Our flexible internship program will allow you to build your resume while maintaining your current life-work responsibilities. Our engaging, award-winning faculty will support you along the way by meeting your unique needs and providing additional opportunities beyond the virtual classroom.
Why UW-Whitewater Online?
- Taught by nationally recognized faculty
- Ample course availability for self-paced completion, including opportunities for summer and winter break courses
- Opportunities to engage with faculty to increase career preparedness, such as field studies
- Many professional development opportunities, such as undergraduate research and community-based service learning options
- Flexible internship program allows students to complete an internship as a distance learner
- Four different online minors to tailor your program for success in your future career
AKA Member
Working to advance the development of academics, research, and professionals in kinesiology.
Fully Online
No requirements to come to campus.
Flexible
Attend school full-time or part-time.
Online Bachelor’s in Human Performance
Curriculum
Health and wellness are at the forefront of people’s minds now more than ever, and the Human Performance major will prepare you for a rewarding career in exercise science, health/fitness, recreation or sport management.
The 120 credit B.S. in Human Performance includes 45-credits of general education program coursework and the Bachelor of Science degree requirements in the College of Education and Professional Studies (6 credits). There are 47 credits of major coursework, which includes a 6-credit internship and 3-credit capstone requirement. Students will also complete a minor, which is typically comprised of 22 credits. The Department of Kinesiology offers online minors in health promotion, recreation, strength and conditioning, and sport management. Students may also choose a minor outside the department to broaden their professional qualifications.
To earn the degree, you must:
- Complete 120-credits
- 45-credits of general education program coursework
- 47-credits of major coursework
- 6-credit internship
- 3-credit capstone requirement
- Complete an approved minor
- Complete Proficiency Requirement: Writing Proficiency per department requirement
- Maintain a grade point average of at least 25 on a 4.0 scale in courses in the major and minor required for graduation
Core Program Requirements:
- Investigating Community Professions in Physical Education
- Health, Human Performance and Recreation Internship
- Structure and Function of The Human Body I
- Structure and Function of The Human Body II
- Motor Control and Performance
- Nutrition for Health
- Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise
- Exercise Psychology
- Physical Activity and Recreation for Special Populations
- Health Behavior Development and Society
- Health Appraisal and Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription and Leadership
- Physiology of Exercise
- Capstone: Research in The Performance Sciences
Department of Kinesiology Minors
- Strength and Conditioning
- Health Promotion
- Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Sport Management
Career Outcomes
A vast array of career options includes patient advocate, strategic communication manager, communication campaign specialist, community relations specialist, director of program development, corporate trainer, coordinator of health education, coordinator of personnel development, communication specialist, corporate event planner, fundraiser, and project manager.
Application Information
There are several application paths an online bachelor's student might take including as transfer, reentry, freshman, or second-degree seeking applicants. For more information on each path, click on the links below.
There are several application paths an online bachelor's student might take including as transfer, reentry, freshman, or second-degree seeking applicants. For more information on each path, click on the links below.
Transfer applicants
Transfer applicants are students that have attended another college or university (including having earned an associate’s degree) but have never attended UW-Whitewater. You will find detailed application and transfer information at University Admissions.
Reentry applicants
Reentry applicants are students that have previously attended UW-Whitewater. Application information can be found at University Admissions.
Freshman applicants
Freshman applicants are students that have never attended a college or university. If you have never attended a college or university, regardless of age, you would be considered a freshman applicant. You can find application information for freshman applicants at University Admissions.
Second-Degree seeking applicants
Second-Degree seeking applicants are students who have already earned a bachelor's degree and would like to pursue another. If you would like to earn another bachelor’s degree, you can apply to UW-Whitewater’s online bachelor's program as a special student with full credentials. To complete your degree, you would only need to fulfill the College of Business and Economics requirements and the requirements for the major you choose.
Online Tuition
The online bachelor's program at UW-Whitewater is a superior value at $395 USD per credit for the 2023-24 academic year. This tuition rate applies to Wisconsin residents, out-of-state and international students who have declared an online bachelor's major.
Textbook rental is included in the cost of tuition for undergraduate students through the University Bookstore's Textbook Rental. Once enrolled in courses, students should verify what materials are needed with their instructors and contact Textbook Rental to have textbooks mailed.
UW-Whitewater students may apply for financial aid in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, or employment. All of these make up a "Financial Aid Package" and may be offered individually or in various combinations. Since funds are limited, priority for aid is based on financial need and how promptly applications are filed.
If you are eligible to receive education benefits under the various Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) and the State of Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) programs, please email the Veterans Benefits Office and a team member will get in touch with you.
To receive the most accurate cost information, complete the Request Information form and a program representative will get in touch with you.
