The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's kinesiology minor will give you a well-rounded foundation of knowledge in human movement. Taught by experienced, enthusiastic faculty, the kinesiology minor will encourage you to learn by doing. Volunteer with members of the community, explore career paths through internships and conduct research alongside your professors. Here, there are endless opportunities for you to explore the field of kinesiology through experiential learning. 

The kinesiology minor can complement the related major of your choice. Previous students interested in opening a sports business have paired the minor with a major from the College of Business. Others have majored in communication, pursuing careers in fitness marketing. No matter your end goal, you'll find that a minor in kinesiology opens doors to a variety of career paths.

Courses within the kinesiology minor will explore human anatomy and the relationship between motion, kinematics, kinetics and fluid mechanics with human movement. Through your classes — as well as experiential learning opportunities — you'll be able to assess physical fitness, function, and health/disability as well as use data to enhance individual fitness, health and functional capacity.

What classes do kinesiology minors take?

Your classes may cover topics like: 

• Anatomical kinesiology 
• Essentials of strength and conditioning
• Biomechanical kinesiology 
• Motor development
• Sociology of sport and physical activity 

Learn more about the kinesiology minor in the UWEC catalog.

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