University of Massachusetts Amherst

Department of Kinesiology

The News

ACSM Alumni Reception:
Our annual UMass alumni reception will be at the ThirstyBear Brewing Company, 661 Howard St, San Francisco (close to the convention center) May 30th from 5:30 -8:30 PM. http://thirstybear.com/

Joe Hamill, Professor of Kinesiology, delivered a trio of keynote lectures in the U.S., Europe, and Australia. Read more

Waneen Spirduso presented the first Annual Walter Kroll Memorial Lecture April 19th.

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Dr. Richard van Emmerik receives $975,000 Navy Health Research Center grant. Read more

Kinesiology undergraduate student receives the UMass 2012 Winter Female Scholar-Athlete Award. Read more

Dr. Barry Braun, Associate Professor of Kinesiology, agrees with the research finding that 20 minute walks and reduced sitting help reduce blood glucose levels. Read more

Priscilla Clarkson, Professor and Commonwealth College Dean comments on a study that shows massage can help sore muscles recover from hard exercise. Read more

In a New York Times article, Dr. Jane Kent-Braun, Professor of Kinesiology, comments on the strong link between physical activity and higher quality sleep.  Read more

Dr. Frank Rife is recipient of the SPHHS College Outstanding Teacher Award.  Read more

UMass students help train U.S. Women’s Rugby National Team hopefuls.  Read more

Dr. Barry Braun's lab group discovers new findings about exercise and metformin effects on insulin sensitivity among pre-diabetic individuals.  Read more

Dr. Stuart Chipkin, M.D. and Public Health Colleagues awarded $2.5 million training grant.  Read more

Professor Richard van Emmerik inducted into the National Academy of Kinesiology Read more

Professor Joseph Hamill receives research award at the 2011 American Society of Biomechanics meeting. Read more

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Department of Kinesiology

Mission

To generate new knowledge and educate society, within and beyond the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as to the scientific principles that underlie the role of movement in attaining optimal human health and well-being.

By our study of the structural and functional interactions between movement and health, we will:

  • promote the understanding of benefits of physical activity
  • provide high quality education for undergraduate and graduate students
  • extend the boundaries of knowledge through innovative and integrative research
  • translate research results to practical applications beneficial to society

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The Department of Kinesiology is committed to promoting diversity.

 

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The University of Massachusetts Department of Kinesiology

is a founding member of the American Kinesiology Association.

http://www.umass.edu/sphhs/kinesiology/