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• Courses: Human Movement Sciences
• Courses: Sport & Recreation

Students majoring in kinesiology study the social, behavioral, mechanical, and physiological principles of human movement. The undergraduate degree in kinesiology affords students the opportunity to choose one of four submajor areas of study: 1) athletic training, 2) exercise and fitness, 3) health and fitness management, or 4) kinesiology (including pre-physical therapy).

Certified athletic trainers specialize in preventing, recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activity. They work in sports medicine clinics, high school sports/athletic programs, industrial/corporate settings, college/university athletics, and professional athletics. Exercise/fitness specialists use preventative and rehabilitative intervention techniques as health and fitness providers in commercial health/fitness clubs, community fitness centers, corporate/industrial fitness facilities, and clinical agencies with specialization in cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation. The health and fitness management submajor prepares students to enter the job market at a supervisory/administrative level, which should provide a fast track to management within health and fitness facilities, community fitness centers, and with entrepreneurial ventures. The kinesiology submajor is seen as a preparatory program for individuals seeking specialized training in the allied health/movement science fields, such as exercise physiology or chiropractic care, as well as the medical field in areas such as nursing, physician assistant, or traditional medicine.

The pre-physical therapy specialization prepares students for graduate study in physical therapy. Physical therapists treat individuals with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular problems resulting from illness or injury.

Course of Study. The undergraduate program in the Department of Human Movement Sciences is a four-year curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology. Students must declare one of four submajor areas - athletic training, exercise and fitness, health and fitness management, or kinesiology (including pre-physical therapy). The program consists of pre-professional study (freshman and sophomore years) and professional study (junior and senior years) leading to the completion of 131 credits for the Bachelor of Science degree.

Admission. Admission to pre-professional study is attained by satisfying UWM admission requirements.

Acceptance into Professional Study

Kinesiology: Exercise and Fitness and Kinesiology: Health and Fitness Management. Admission and progression criteria (including curricular requirements) for the BS Kinesiology Program are subject to change as of the publication date of this catalog. Please contact the Office of Student Services, Merrill Hall Room 115, 414-229-2758, for the most current information.

1. Completion of 58 credits.

2. 2.5 cumulative GPA.

3. Minimum grade of ‘C’ in the following courses:

Bio Sci 202 Anatomy and Physiology I

Bio Sci 203 Anatomy and Physiology II

Sociol 101 Introduction to Sociology

Psych 101 Introduction to Psychology

Math 105 Intermediate Algebra or higher level math (excluding Math 106)

Chem 100, 101, 102, or higher level chemistry

Physics 110, 120, or higher level physics

4. Demonstration of English and math proficiency (in accordance with established University standards).

Admission to Internship. The following requirements must be met before enrolling in HMS 489 Kinesiology Internship and Seminar:

1. Completion of all other curriculum requirements.

2. 2.5 cumulative GPA.

3. 2.75 cumulative GPA for all Human Movement Sciences (HMS) courses numbered 230 and above. (Exception: HMS 336)

4. Verification of 320 hours of post-high school paid or volunteer work experience in the health/fitness field.

Students should be aware that the Kinesiology Internship and Seminar (HMS 489) course requires either a full-time (40 hours per week) commitment for 16 weeks (exercise and fitness submajor and health and fitness management submajor) or a 20-hour-per-week commitment over two consecutive semesters (Research Internship only).

Graduation Requirements. The following requirements must be met to graduate:

1. Completion of the required 131 degree credits.

2. Cumulative UWM GPA of 2.5.

3. GPA of 2.75 in Human Movement Sciences courses with course number of 230 and above (exceptions noted previously).

Athletic Training Program

Admission. Admission and progression criteria (including curricular requirements) for the BS Kinesiology Program are subject to change as of the publication date of this catalog. Please contact the Office of Student Services, Merrill Hall Room 115, 414-229-2758, for the most current information.

In addition to the requirements stated above, students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology-Athletic Training must apply specifically to the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP). The application process begins during the fall semester and students are admitted into the ATEP at the start of the spring semester. Admission, however, is not automatic, and eligibility for applying to the program requires each student to meet the following criteria.

1. Cumulative UWM GPA of 2.5 (12 credits minimum).*

2. Currently enrolled in Field Experience in Kinesiology (HMS 201) and Fieldwork in Kinesiology (HMS 202).

3. Successful completion of Anatomy and Physiology I (Bio Sci 202 ), and Responding to Emergencies (HMS 310), or equivalent.

4. Enrolled in Anatomy and Physiology II (Bio Sci 203) and Introduction to Prevention, Care, and Treatment of Athletic Injuries (HMS 312) for the spring semester.

*Exceptions: Students with less than a 2.5 GPA may be considered for admission to the program on academic probation when special circumstances are warranted.

Students who meet the minimum eligibility requirements are invited to apply for admission into the ATEP. Application materials are distributed as part of the Fieldwork in Kinesiology (HMS 202) class. Admission is competitive, since the ATEP can accommodate approximately 40 students.

Selection is based on the following criteria:

Progression to Junior/Senior Year: Professional Study

The following requirements must be met before beginning the professional course of study (junior/senior-level HMS courses):

1. Completion of 58 credits.

2. 2.5 cumulative GPA

3. Minimum grade of ‘C’ in the following courses:

Bio Sci 202 Anatomy and Physiology I

Bio Sci 203 Anatomy and Physiology II

Sociol 101 Introduction to Sociology

Psych 101 Introduction to Psychology

Math 105 Intermediate Algebra or higher-level math (excluding Math 106)

Chem 100, 101, 102 or higher-level chemistry

Physics 110, 120, or higher-level physics

Admission to Internship. The following requirements must be met before enrolling in HMS 489 Kinesiology Internship and Seminar:

1. Completion of all other curriculum requirements.

2. 2.5 cumulative GPA.

3. 2.75 cumulative GPA for all Human Movement Sciences (HMS) courses numbered 230 and above. (Exception: HMS 336 and athletic training specific core courses required for that submajor do not count toward this requirement.)

4. Verification of 800 documented hours in the athletic training program for those pursuing the Kinesiology-Athletic Training degree.

Students should be aware that the Kinesiology Internship and Seminar (HMS 489) course requires either a full-time (40 hours per week) commitment for 16 weeks, or a 20-hour-per-week commitment over two consecutive semesters.

Additional Internship Requirements for Athletic Training Submajor. For students in the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) who are pursuing the two-semester internship, the following criteria must be met

1. Must be in good academic standing within the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP).

2. Must have approval from the Athletic Training Clinical Coordinator to plan for and be placed within the internship program.

3. Must be within 32 credit hours of graduation (including internship credits).

4. May be limited to 9 credits of coursework each semester while completing internship requirements.

Graduation Requirements. The following requirements must be met to graduate:

1. Completion of the required 131 degree credits.

2. Cumulative UWM GPA of 2.5.

3. GPA of 2.75 in Human Movement Sciences courses with course number of 230 and above (exceptions noted previously).

Detailed information regarding the selection process and the technical standards is available in the Student Services Office (Merrill 115) and Department of Human Movement Sciences reception area (Enderis 411), Athletic Training/Physical Therapy Reception Area (PAV 350), or on the ATEP website, www.atep.uwm.edu.

Admission and progression criteria (including curricular requirements) for the BS Kinesiology Program is subject to change as of the publication date of this catalog; please contact the Office of Student Services, Merrill Hall Room 115, 414-229-2758, for the most current information.

Curriculum for Kinesiology Major (Athletic Training Submajor)

It is anticipated the that BS in Kinesiology, Athletic Training Submajor will become a stand-along BS in Athletic Training pending UW System Board of Regents approval in February 2009. Please contact the Office of Student Services for the most current information.

¹Students must obtain a minimum grade of 'C' in these courses to graduate. Students must obtain a GPA of 2.75 in junior and senior core courses (HMS -) to be eligible for internship. (Exception: HMS 336)

¹Students must earn a minimum grade of "B-" in each of these courses to progress in the program.

Curriculum for Kinesiology Major (Exercise and Fitness Submajor)•

Admission and progression criteria (including curricular requirements) for the BS Kinesiology Program are subject to change as of the publication date of this catalog. Please contact the Office of Student Services, Merrill Hall Room 115, 414-229-2758, for the most current information.

¹ Students must obtain a minimum grade of 'C' in the courses to graduate.
Students must obtain a GPA of 2.75 in junior and senior core courses (HMS)
to be eligible for internship (exception: HMS 336). To graduate, students must earn a 2.75 GPA in
HMS courses numbered 230 and above, including HMS 489.

Curriculum for Kinesiology Major (Health and Fitness Management Submajor)•

Admission and progression criteria (including curricular requirements) for the BS Kinesiology Program are subject to change as of the publication date of this catalog; please contact the Office of Student Services, Merrill Hall Room 115, 414-229-2758, for the most current information.

¹ Students must achieve a minimum grade of 'C' in courses to graduate. Students must earn a 2.75 in junior and senior Human Movement Sciences core courses (HMS-xxx) (exception: HMS 336) and complete 320 hours of paid/volunteer experience to be eligible for internship.

² To graduate, students must earn a 2.75 GPA in HMS courses numbered 230 and above, including HMS 489.

Curriculum for Kinesiology Major (Kinesiology Submajor)•

Admission and progression criteria (including curricular requirements) for the BS Kinesiology Program are subject to change as of the publication date of this catalog. Please contact the Office of Student Services, Merrill Hall Room 115, 414-229-2758, for the most current information.

¹ Students must achieve a minimum grade of "C" in courses to graduate. Students must earn a 2.75 in junior and senior Human Movement Sciences core courses (HMS-xxx).

² Kinesiology Internship and Seminar ( HMS 489) is a 640-hour internship requirement.
This may be taken as a full-time, full-semester commitment for 14 credits, or as two
half-time, full-semester internships (7 cr in each of two consecutive semesters). Available
for qualified students are a limited number of "Research Internship" opportunities that
begin during a fall semester and conclude with a senior research project presentation
the following spring semester. Students must achieve a 2.75 GPA in junior and senior
Human Movement Sciences core courses (HMS -) to be eligible for HMS 489 Internship & Seminar.

For more information about the Research Internship, contact the Undergraduate Program Director of the Department of Human Movement Sciences, Susan Cashin, at 229-3303.

Pre-Physical Therapy

Pre-Professional Program. Admission and progression criteria (including curricular requirements) for the BS Kinesiology Program are subject to change as of the publication date of this catalog. Please contact the Office of Student Services, Merrill Hall Room 115, 414-229-2758, for the most current information.

Physical therapy is an integral and unique component of the health care system. As a health profession, physical therapy focuses on the neuromuscular, musculo-skeletal, and cardiopulmonary systems of the human body as these systems relate to human motion and function. Human movement and the ability to interact physically with one's environment are essential components of physical, emotional, and social well-being. The physical therapist is dedicated to promoting health, preventing disease, and rehabilitating individuals disabled by injury or disease.

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) requires students pursuing a career in physical therapy to enter the profession with a post-baccalaureate degree.

An undergraduate degree in kinesiology will prepare students by providing them with the necessary course work required to enter most physical therapy graduate programs in the country, provided the student meets other admission criteria.

Course of Study. The Department of Human Movement Sciences offers a pre-physical therapy curriculum within its kinesiology major. Upon completion of the four-year program, students graduate with a bachelor of science in kinesiology. The program consists of pre-professional study (freshman and sophomore years) and professional study (junior and senior years) leading to the completion of 131 credits including general education requirements, science-based core, and electives.

Admission. Admission to the pre-professional study is attained by satisfying UWM admission requirements.

Acceptance into Professional Study. The following requirements must be met before beginning the professional course of study:

1. Completion of 58 credits.

2. 2.5 cumulative GPA.

3. Minimum grade of ‘C’ in the following courses:

Bio Sci 202 Anatomy and Physiology I

Bio Sci 203 Anatomy and Physiology II

Sociol 101 Introduction to Sociology

Psych 101 Introduction to Psychology

Math 211 Survey of Calculus or higher level math

Chem 102 or higher-level chemistry

Physics 120 or higher-level physics

4. Demonstration of English and math proficiency (in accordance with established University standards).

Graduation requirements. The following requirements must be met to graduate:

Curriculum for Kinesiology Major (Pre-Physical Therapy Track)

Admission and progression criteria and the (including curricular requirements) for the BS Kinesiology Program are subject to change as of the publication date of this catalog. Please contact the Office of Student Services, Merrill Hall Room 115, 414-229-2758, for the most current information.

¹ To graduate, students must achieve a minimum grade of C or better in courses, and earn a 2.75 GPA in junior and senior Human Movement Sciences core courses (HMS xxx). Students pursuing physical therapy graduate study in a non-research-focused program are encouraged to complete correlates in place of the Kinesiology Internship and Seminar (HMS 489).

²Kinesiology Internship and Seminar (HMS 489) is a 640-hour internship requirement. This may be taken as a full-time, full-semester commitment for 14 credits, or as two half-time, full-semester internships (7 cr in each of two consecutive semesters). Available for qualified students are a limited number of "Research Internship" opportunities that begin during a fall semester and conclude with a senior research project presentation the following spring semester. To be eligible for internship, students must achieve a 2.75 GPA in junior and senior Human Movement Sciences core courses HMS-). For more information about the Research Internship, contact the Undergraduate Program Director of the Department of Human Movement Sciences, Susan Cashin, at 229-3303.

Susan Cashin, Clinical Associate Professor, Program Director, Enderis Hall, Room 413 (414) 229-3303, scashin@uwm.edu.

Strength and Conditioning. The Strength and Conditioning Certificate Program is designed to prepare students for the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam. In addition, this program provides the basic knowledge (and in fact exceeds the requirements) for individuals to succeed on the NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer examination and the American Council on Exercise’s (ACE)-Certified Personal Trainer examination.

The Strength and Conditioning Program incorporates the basic movement science curriculum with a number of courses that focus on 1) the application of fundamental principles of exercise and strength training, and 2) preparation for nationally recognized certification exams (i.e., American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer, National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist). The program may be taken by UWM undergraduates concurrently with their chosen major, or as a post-baccalaureate educational certificate program.

• NOTE: Program requirements subject to change. Contact the Office of Student Services, Merrill 115, for the most current requirements. Completion of this academic program alone does not afford credentials as a "Certified Strength Specialist." Individuals must pass a national certification exam.

Forms for declaring an intention to complete the Strength and Conditioning Certificate are available in the Student Services Office, Merrill 115.

Study of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. (NOTE: Certificate Program is currently suspended. Please contact the Office of Student Services at 414-229-2758 for further information.)The focus of this certificate program is to provide an educational foundation regarding the broad use of complemetary and alternative practices available to consumers. The purpose of this certificate program, based upon the best scientific research available, is to explore and evaluate the most common forms of complementary and alternative medicine. Through coursework, students will be provided: 1) an introduction to the various practices including historic and cultural foundations; 2) review of commonly incorporated practices and scientific research that have investigated the relationship between such practice and health; 3) critical investigation into several of the most popular complementary and alternative self-help therapies and practices including literature reviews to evaluate efficacy of practice; and 4) ethical issues underlying the endorsement and use of "complementary and alternative medicine."

In addition, students must complete an additional 3 credits from a select list of courses available from your advisor in Merrill 115.

Forms for declaring an intention to complete the Certificate Program in the Study of Complementary and Alternative Medicine are available in the Student Affairs Office, Merrill 115.

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