Kinesiology and Health Promotion

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

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Earn Your Kinesiology & Health Promotion Degree at UW

The B.S. in kinesiology and health promotion (K&HP) at UW introduces students to modern issues in health care, such as regulated exercise performance enhancers. Faculty laboratories are the perfect spaces for learning to take place. Our combination of resources supports students as they enter the field of medicine.

In addition to engaging courses and well-equipped labs, our faculty lend expertise to provide students with a quality, one-of-a-kind experience.

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This program is currently offered in
the following locations:

Laramie Campus

What Is Kinesiology & Health Promotion?

UW teaches K&HP students everything they need in preparation for many careers in healthcare and allied health. With research opportunities in various labs, everyone can be hands-on.

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Faculty in the K&HP program are experts in their respective fields and cover many areas of healthcare.

To name a couple, Dr. Boyi Dai researches injury biomechanics and served as an associate editor for Sports Biomechanics. Dr. Danielle Bruns conducts cardiovascular research and focuses on therapies for cardiac disease treatment. Since our K&HP faculty are interested in a wide span of research, students have the opportunity to closely explore unique areas in depth. 

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Meet Our Faculty

Learn more about our knowledgeable kinesiology and health promotion team!

 

Kinesiology and Health Promotion Program Highlights

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Instead of sitting with 400 other undergraduates in a lecture hall, UW has classes of around 45 students come together to learn the importance of healthcare in a space that fosters community and collaboration.

 

K&HP students can get hands-on experience in our faculty laboratories studying exercise physiology, public health, biochemistry, biomechanics, motor learning and cardiovascular physiology.

K&HP LABS

There are scholarships available specifically to K&HP students once they’ve enrolled in the program. Other opportunities permit applications from students still attending high school. 

Scholarship Opportunities

Students learn about exercise and are encouraged to get active in Exercise is Medicine. There are multiple groups that K&HP students find community in, some more physically active than others.

K&HP STUDENT ORGS

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What Can You Do with a B.S. in Kinesiology & Health Promotion?

With a degree in kinesiology & health promotion, you’ve got plenty of exciting paths to explore. Careers in fitness, coaching, wellness, rehab or graduate programs, like physical therapy or public health are all options. It’s a great way to help others live healthier lives!

  • Physical Therapist
  • Elementary Teacher
  • Recreational Therapist
  • Physician
  • Nurse Anesthetist
  • Exercise Trainer
  • Athlete
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Athletic Trainer
  • Wellness Coach
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Public Health Specialist
  • Clinical Exercise Physiologist
  • Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Corporate Wellness Coordinator
  • Fitness Director
  • Kinesiologist

 

*Some of these occupations require further education and certification.

  • University of Wyoming
  • Auburn
  • Penn State
  • University of Alabama
  • Creighton School of Medicine
  • New Mexico State University
  • Columbia University
  • Baylor School of Physical Therapy
  • Washington University

Certainly! Our program builds a solid foundation in human movement, health, and wellness—perfect for roles in physical therapy, medicine, public health and more.

Kinesiology is the broad study of human movement, covering biomechanics, physiology and motor behavior. Exercise science is a subfield that focuses more on how exercise impacts the body—including fitness, performance and rehab. Both lead to great health careers!

“As a student in this department, I was gifted the ample support and opportunities provided by the faculty, staff, and fellow students.”

- Kinesiology & Health Promotion Graduate

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