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 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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Certifications and Endorsements

Physical Education Teacher Education Program (PHET)

Tools to Equip you to Achieve Your Career Goals

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

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.

Faculty & Staff

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Undergraduate Students

The Division of Kinesiology and Health prides itself on creating an atmosphere of excellence and professional advancement, providing the environment and resources you will need to develop skills and knowledge in your chosen field.

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Graduate Students

Here you'll find an outstanding cohort of scholars dedicated to improving, optimizing, healing and preserving human health, performance and wellness as they prepare graduate students for a future in kinesiology and health promotion.

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Research Labs

The research labs at the Division of Kinesiology and Health Sciences explore the complex relationships between human movement, health, and performance.

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Scholarships

Kinesiology and Health application deadlines are usually January 15th, however you should check with your specific scholarship.

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

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The University of Wyoming has earned its Research Level 1 (R1) status from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing Wyoming's only four-year university with the top research universities in the United States.