UW Division of Kinesiology and Health

The Division of Kinesiology and Health prides itself on creating an atmosphere of excellence and professional advancement. The academic environment provides students with resources to develop skills and knowledge in their chosen field.

Undergraduate and Graduate students alike will be challenged to think critically, explore new areas of study, and Go Beyond the Boundaries of current knowledge to make new discoveries.

Faculty Job Openings

DKH Graduate Program Recruitment Online Open House Meeting
Wednesday Oct. 22nd, 3-4pm MST; 5-6pm EST

Faculty and Student Successes

Kinesiology and Health

The Division of Kinesiology and Health offers two undergraduate programs leading to a B.S. degree; one in Kinesiology and Health Promotion, and one in Physical Education Teaching. The graduate program includes an M.S. degree (thesis and non-thesis) in Kinesiology and Health.

The Division of Kinesiology and Health has 12 full-time tenure-track faculty members and two extended-term academic professionals. Our faculty has received research grants and contract support from diverse extramural agencies including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), United States Department of Education (USDE), Wyoming Departments of Education (WDE) and Health (WDH), as well as the American Heart Association (AHA). 

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Assistant Professor, specialized in Biomechanics

We welcome candidates with research expertise within and related to biomechanics that can create synergies with our existing specializations in athletic injury, rehabilitation science, and perceptual-motor control and learning, and/or promote overarching application/translation to health sciences.

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Assistant/Associate Professor, specialized in Kinesiology Exercise Science

For the position designated at the Assistant Professor rank, candidates must demonstrate strong potential to build a nationally recognized, externally funded research program. For the position designated at the Associate rank, candidates will be expected to have an active research program at a level consistent with their research area and an established record of extramural funding and scholarly products.

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Assistant Professor, specialized in Public Health

Expertise in applied epidemiology is preferred. Applicants whose research includes computational modeling, simulation, or data-driven analysis (AI) in public health may be eligible for a joint appointment with the UW’s School of Computing and additional research resources. This opportunity supports interdisciplinary collaborations.

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Assistant Lecturer in Kinesiology/Exercise Science

We invite applications from candidates who are interested in teaching exercise science courses, advising undergraduate students, and willing to contribute to the service of our division, college, and university. We also envision the candidate taking on responsibilities of managing the various teaching labs in the division.

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Assistant Professor, Specialized in Kinesiology/Exercise Science

Applicants whose research includes computational modeling, simulation, sports analytics, or data-driven analysis (AI) in kinesiology/exercise science may be eligible for a joint appointment with the UW’s School of Computing and additional research resources. This opportunity supports interdisciplinary collaboration in the emerging area of computational kinesiology data science. 

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Certifications and Endorsements

Physical Education Teacher Education Program (PHET)

The following programs and endorsements are specific to Wyoming Public Schools and in accordance with the Professional Teaching Standards Board. Endorsements can be earned in:

Adapted Physical Education

School Health Education K-12

Athletic Coaching Endorsement/Permit

The Division of Kinesiology and Health in pleased to offer an entirely online, asynchronous Graduate Certificate in Community & Public Health, available to anyone interested in public health and to UW graduate students and high achieving undergraduates in any school or department. See certificate details and details on how to enroll if you are not already at UW.

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CPH Certificate Information for non-UW students

Physical Education Teacher Education Program (PHET)

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Get to know us

The faculty and staff of the Division of Kinesiology and Health are dedicated to applying their expertise in movement science and health to serve Wyoming communities and enhance student success. This foundational commitment to the state is amplified by a parallel mission to extend the reach and impact of their teaching and research worldwide. Together, this dual focus enriches student education and elevates the University's reputation as a leader in health from local to global scales.

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Perception Action Cerebral Executive (PACE) Lab

We are located in Corbett building, Room 159 on the UW campus. The newly renovated lab is sized about 968 square footages with a curtained 3D motion capture area and office areas.

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Circadian Rhythm and Exercise Research Lab

This lab focuses on the underlying mechanisms of how physical activity interventions can reset peripheral and/or central clocks that become misaligned due to chronic circadian disruption (i.e. working the night shift, frequent jet lag, or the normal aging process).

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Biomechanics Lab

The biomechanics laboratory (160 Corbett Building) is an 1800 square foot facility that is located within the Division of Kinesiology and Health. The biomechanics laboratory has the mission of using motion, force, and electromyography measurements to study human movements.

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Pedagogical Sciences Lab

The Pedagogical Sciences Research Lab provides a platform to explore these mechanisms in a variety of physical education and physical activity settings from both an instructor and learner perspective.

How can you support the UW Division of Kinesiology and Health?

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Division of Kinesiology & Health! Your contribution helps to support the Division's mission to "promote an environment of excellence and achievement in kinesiology and health, with emphasis on the unique physical activity and health needs of Wyoming residents. This mission will be accomplished through teaching, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and university and professional service."

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Internships & research

KIN/HLED 4015: Internship Experience

KIN/HLED 4016: Research Experience

Kinesiology & Health Promotions

The following are the minimum requirements for all students in KIN/HLED 4015 and KIN/HLED 4016. Additional Requirements may be necessary, depending upon your specialization and internship site:

  1. Senior status (90 credit hours completed).
  2. Completion of all K&HP program core requirements.
  3. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
  4. Current Cardiopulmonary Life Support (CPR) Certification.
  5. Current CHS background check.
  6. For KIN 4015: Internship Experience - completion of KIN 3024 (All students).
  7. For KIN 4016: Research Experience - professor's approval.

Application Deadlines

Spring Semester: November 10th

Summer Semester: The Monday after Spring Break

Fall Semester: May 15th

Additional Information

Internship Tools

All internship and research requirements are available on WyoCourses during the enrolled semester.

Reports & Evaluations

News from the Division of Kinesiology & Health

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