Department of Kinesiology

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Research Fellow position available in Physical Activity and Health


Priscilla Clarkson profiled on UMass web site

Kinesiology Graduate Students win NEACSM Awards

Ned Debold and Barry Braun speak at NEACSM meeting

Patty Freedson awarded NIH Challenge NIH grant

Brian Umberger receives five-year NSF Award

Florrie Blackbird receives Academic Excellent Award

Patty Freedson chairs NIH meeting

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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

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.