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Cert. Dance Kinesiology

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program Structure

Interdisciplinary 22-credit certificate connecting dance training with anatomical and biomechanical principles

Coursework emphasizes musculoskeletal structure and function, injury prevention, and recovery for dance and physical activity

Training

Core study includes kinesiology, anatomical kinesiology, Intro to Dance, Pilates, and progressive Level One and Level Two dance technique

Electives pair an upper-level kinesiology course with advanced dance, ensemble, education, or performance study

Career Preparation

Supports preparation for dance performance and education, fitness and wellness, physical therapy, dance medicine, athletic training, and related movement fields

Every course applied to the certificate requires a grade of C or higher

School Info

Snapshot

3.51

Avg GPA (W)

61%

Admit Rate

school-wide

48%

Grad Rate

2.2K

Enrollment

$48K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,342

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,302

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,350

Before aid

Average Net Price

$11,856

After aid

Costofattendance2627 · hilo.hawaii.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Jul 25, 8:39 PM

Program Highlights

Program Structure

Interdisciplinary 22-credit certificate connecting dance training with anatomical and biomechanical principles

Coursework emphasizes musculoskeletal structure and function, injury prevention, and recovery for dance and physical activity

Training

Core study includes kinesiology, anatomical kinesiology, Intro to Dance, Pilates, and progressive Level One and Level Two dance technique

Electives pair an upper-level kinesiology course with advanced dance, ensemble, education, or performance study

Career Preparation

Supports preparation for dance performance and education, fitness and wellness, physical therapy, dance medicine, athletic training, and related movement fields

Every course applied to the certificate requires a grade of C or higher

Program Highlights

Program Structure

Interdisciplinary 22-credit certificate connecting dance training with anatomical and biomechanical principles

Coursework emphasizes musculoskeletal structure and function, injury prevention, and recovery for dance and physical activity

Training

Core study includes kinesiology, anatomical kinesiology, Intro to Dance, Pilates, and progressive Level One and Level Two dance technique

Electives pair an upper-level kinesiology course with advanced dance, ensemble, education, or performance study

Career Preparation

Supports preparation for dance performance and education, fitness and wellness, physical therapy, dance medicine, athletic training, and related movement fields

Every course applied to the certificate requires a grade of C or higher

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

$50

Deadline

Fall Application DeadlineJul 1, 2027

Fall document deadlineJul 15, 2027

Freshman · hilo.hawaii.edu

Submission Requirements

Transcript (Required)

Current high school students may upload an unofficial transcript for initial review

A final official high school transcript is required after graduation

High school graduates must have their school send a final transcript

Freshman · hilo.hawaii.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to UH Hilo through the university application, then declare the certificate through the university program declaration process

$50 university application fee

Eligibility

The undergraduate subject certificate may supplement a degree program; certificate-only students are treated as unclassified students for admission

Complete 22 credits, observe course prerequisites and scheduling, and earn a grade of C or higher in every certificate course

What's The Process

No Audition Required

Admission and declaration do not require an artistic audition, interview, or prescreen

School Info

Snapshot

3.51

Avg GPA (W)

61%

Admit Rate

school-wide

48%

Grad Rate

2.2K

Enrollment

$48K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,342

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,302

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$26,350

Before aid

Average Net Price

$11,856

After aid

Costofattendance2627 · hilo.hawaii.edu College Scorecard

Program Structure

Interdisciplinary 22-credit certificate connecting dance training with anatomical and biomechanical principles

Coursework emphasizes musculoskeletal structure and function, injury prevention, and recovery for dance and physical activity

Training

Core study includes kinesiology, anatomical kinesiology, Intro to Dance, Pilates, and progressive Level One and Level Two dance technique

Electives pair an upper-level kinesiology course with advanced dance, ensemble, education, or performance study

Career Preparation

Supports preparation for dance performance and education, fitness and wellness, physical therapy, dance medicine, athletic training, and related movement fields

Every course applied to the certificate requires a grade of C or higher

Updated Jul 25, 8:39 PM