INTRODUCTION TO KINESIOLOGY

KINES 119

Course Description

Introduces students to the field of kinesiology and the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Introductory material about physical activity and health will be provided, and career opportunities in kinesiology will be discussed.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average

3.84

3.83% from Historical

Completion Rate

98.99%

0.17% from Historical

A Rate

84.85%

25.94% from Historical

Class Size

2.06% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

Morgan Shields

[email protected]

4.6

Rating

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