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Kinesiology

College of Applied Health Sciences

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What is Kinesiology?

Kinesiology is the study of human movement. In this major, you’ll learn about exercise stress, movement efficiency, and fitness; coordination, control, and skill in physical activities; and physical growth, development, and body form throughout a lifetime. You’ll also study the instructional process of teaching or coaching and the social, cultural, and psychological aspects of participating in physical activities and sports. Finally, you’ll learn the effects of therapeutic techniques on those recovering from physical injuries. Gaining real-world experience through work and research, you’ll be prepared for careers in human movement-related fields or advanced professional or graduate study.

Career Options

  • Athletic training
  • Coaching
  • Exercise physiology
  • Medical doctor
  • Occupational therapy
  • Personal training
  • Physical education
  • Physical therapy
  • Sports psychology

Post-Graduation Success1

94% employed or continuing education

19% employed after graduation

75% attending graduate school

$40,000 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: JW Eater Junior High School (2), Leaf Trade (1), Madison Elementary School (1) View All

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois Chicago, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science View All

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Strength and interest in science coursework 
  • Demonstrated understanding of the major and career options
  • Commitment to activities, employment, or community involvement and/or leadership experiences

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention2

3.9 years to degree

93% first-year retention rate

75% four-year graduation rate

89% six-year graduation rate

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $13,392
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $18,884
  • Total: $37,330

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $33,744
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses:$19,224
  • Total: $58,022

International

  • Tuition: $34,738
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $19,224
  • Total: $59,016
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