Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science Shorelight Group - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, USA

UWEC's rehabilitation science degree, the first in the UW System, is for those interested in physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology, and chiropractic care among other health care fields.

You Can Help Better Minds and Bodies

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's rehabilitation science degree is an excellent choice for those interested in kinesiology and providing care for clinical populations, such as older adults, individuals with disabilities, and those with chronic health conditions. 

Throughout the program, you'll learn the physiological basis of human movement and the functional changes in body systems. Comprehensive coursework, presentations and projects will introduce you to special topics and areas of focus within the field, such as corrective exercise programming, clinical exercise physiology, exercise physiology laboratory assessment, research, and adapted physical activity for populations with disabilities.

The Kinesiology Department prides itself on providing students with opportunities to apply what they've learned in the classroom to real-world situations. As part of the program's curriculum, you'll participate in various practica at local hospitals and clinics, gaining real, professional experience along the way. Work with P.R.I.D.E (Physical Activity and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities in the Eau Claire Area), Community Fitness, Parkinson’s Exercise Program, or Cancer Recovery and Fitness outreach programs offered on campus will further provide you with critical skills and valuable connections.

Graduates leave the program prepared to demonstrate and teach patients how to best care for themselves and to promote physical activity as an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Equipped with the knowledge, tools and experience necessary to provide effective health care, you'll graduate ready to improve the quality of life for all your future patients.