Graduate Training in the Department of Kinesiology
The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has a rich history as a pioneer in graduate training and research in exercise, movement and physical activity. Here we offer students the opportunity to study movement, activity and occupation at a variety of different levels. We offer both the MS and PhD degrees in specializations that reflect the breadth of the field of Kinesiology. We offer graduate training with specialization in: Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Psychology, Motor Control & Behavior, Occupational Therapy, Physical Activity Epidemiology, and Therapeutic Science. A thesis or dissertation, reflecting the student’s research, is required in several of the above specialty areas. We also offer a “non-thesis” track in the MS in Kinesiology degree that involves advanced coursework in each of the traditional disciplines within the field but does not require a thesis. Financial support may be available in the form of assistantships, scholarships, and fellowships. We invite you to explore our website and learn more about the Graduate Program in Kinesiology at UW-Madison.