Researchers Seek Participants for Study on Energy Demands of Walking as We Age
Kinesiology researchers are recruiting healthy adults aged 25–40 and 65–85 for a study examining muscle function and the energy demands of walking as we age.
How Many Steps Do You Really Need?
Kinesiology's Amanda Paluch writes for the ACSM "Hot Topic" about the current state of research on daily steps and optimizing health outcomes.
Judi LaBranche Named Recipient of 2026 Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching
Judi LaBranche has been named UMass Amherst’s recipient of the 2026 Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching by the University of Massachusetts Foundation.
Gregory Grinnell Shares Lessons in “Structuring Team-Based Learning in Large Courses”
Kinesiology lecturer Gregory Grinnell presented his innovative course practices as part of the Center for Teaching and Learning's “Sharing Showcase.”
Announcing the 2026 SPHHS Scholarship Award Winners
The SPHHS honored a group of almost 60 undergraduate and graduate students during its annual Awards Celebration held on March 28, 2026, in the SPHHS Hub.
Kinesiology Major Marie Fandy Named Rising Researcher
Kinesiology major Marie Fandy ’26 has been named a spring 2026 UMass Amherst Rising Researcher.
Participants Sought for Physical Activity Study
The SITLess4Brain Lab seeks participants for a study to help researchers learn more about the relationship between sitting, physical activity and brain health.
Department of Kinesiology Partners with Hampshire Regional YMCA to Offer Cancer Exercise and Wellness Classes
Kinesiology and the Hampshire Regional YMCA in Northampton offer “LIVESTRONG at the YMCA,” a physical activity and wellness program to support cancer survivors.
Kinesiology Study Will Seek Interventions to Help Older Adults Maintain Mobility
Katherine Boyer and Jane Kent have received a five-year, $3.4 million NIH grant to support a comprehensive examination of walking gait and muscle activity.
Jay Gump Competes at Cycling World Championships
Jay Gump represented the U.S. at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Lorne, Australia, finishing 10th of 167 cyclists in his age group (55-59).