Our Mission
The mission of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Kinesiology is to create, interpret, transmit, and apply knowledge related to movement, exercise, and human occupation with the ultimate goal of enhancing human health, productivity, and quality of life.
Undergraduate Programs
The Department of Kinesiology offers programs with a focus in health, movement, and physical activity.
Graduate Programs
The Department of Kinesiology offers a variety of graduate programs.
Certificates and Special Programs
Research Opportunities
Our research labs offer both graduate and undergraduate students opportunities to develop their skills.
News
- New UW–Madison study to examine how exercise could support psychotherapy
- UW–Madison leaders in research education call for stronger mentor-student relationships to boost undergraduate research, student outcomes
- Study from UW–Madison’s Andreae shows how telehealth could combat diabetes in rural Wisconsin
- Kinesiology faculty member David Bell helps create new youth sport specialization measurement tool
Events
- November
- November 19
- November 19
- November 19A Form of Beginning: 2025 Foundations ExhibitionNovember 19 – 21All day, Gallery 7, Mosse Humanities Building
- November 19