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Kinesiology at UW-Madison

Kinesiology Career Pathways

heartbeat iconAthletic Training

Recognize and evaluate injuries, provide first aid or emergency care; develop prevention and well-being strategies to support client health.

first aid iconOccupational Therapy

Help clients with injuries, illnesses or disabilities to develop, recover, improve and maintain skills needed for daily living and occupation.

person walking upwards iconPersonal Training

Evaluate clients’ current fitness level, personal goals, and skills; develop personalized training programs and monitor progress.

target with an arrow iconCoaching

Support the development and learning of a client as they strive to achieve movement or sport goals.

trainer helping someone lift weight iconExercise Physiology

Help clients with chronic conditions to improve their cardiovascular health and body composition.

dumbbell iconStrength and Conditioning

Plan, deliver, and review the physiological and mental preparation of athletes to help them achieve sports performance goals.

notepad iconPhysical Education

Instruct students in physical fitness, sports, and other physical activities; design and implement lesson plans that help students develop their physical abilities.

physical therapy iconPhysical Therapy

Work with clients who have experienced an injury or disease to create a recovery plan focusing on treatments that reduce the need for surgery and prescriptive drugs.

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Top Transferable Skills Across Career Fields

  • Research
  • Communication
  • Public speaking
  • Teaching, coaching, or training skills
  • Analysis and evalutation
  • Physiology and anatomy of the human body
  • The fundamentals of human movement, from cells to populations

Gain Experience Through

  • Internships
  • Job shadows
  • Informational interviews
  • UW student organizations

Get Connected

Key Courses To Explore

  • KINES 119: Introduction to Kinesiology
  • KINES 127: Introduction to Athletic Healthcare
  • KINES 140: Resistance Training
  • KINES 150: Health Behavior and Health Equity

Explore: Kinesiology Employers

Check out some of the companies and organizations that hire people on this pathway!

Meet your advising team

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Morgan Shields

Department of Kinesiology Academic Program Manager
she/her
mrshields@wisc.edu

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Michael Rutkowski

Career and Internship Advisor for Kinesiology
he/him
michael.rutkowski@wisc.edu

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