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
- UW–Madison’s Fields discusses equine therapy for dementia on Badger Talks podcast
- App under development at UW could make it easier, more affordable to ‘age in place’
- Two projects involving School of Education students and staff awarded 2025–26 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships
- School of Education plays a key role at 2025 UW Day at the Capitol
Events
- August
- August 29
- September
- September 18Jin-Wen Yu Dance Concert, 2025Dance Department Concert8:00 PM, Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall
- September 19Jin-Wen Yu Dance Concert, 2025Dance Department Concert8:00 PM, Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall
- September 20Jin-Wen Yu Dance Concert, 2025Dance Department Concert2:30 PM, Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall