Kinesiology brings together people who study human physical activity from a variety of perspectives and at many levels of analysis. From molecules, genes, neurons, muscles of an individual performer, to sport in society, and the study of groups that promote and educate others about physical activity, the University of Maryland's Department of Kinesiology is unique in its depth and breadth.
June 19, 2009 Kinesiology featured in the Washingon Post (June 19)
A Washington Post writer visits the Department of Kinesiology's exercise physiology lab to evaluate his fitness levels. Post doctoral fellow, Sarah Witkowski, and doctoral students, Nathan Jenkins... Read More >
June 7, 2009 Erin Howie ('08) presents her Senior Thesis at ACSM
Erin Howie (KS '08) who is now a graduate student at the University of South Carolina presented the results from her senior thesis done here at the University of Maryland at the annual meeting of ... Read More >
June 7, 2009 Kinesiology's research well-represented at 2009 ACSM conference
A number of the Department of Kinesiology's faculty and graduate students presented their research findings at the recent American College of Sport Medicine (ACSM) conference in Seattle. Drs.... Read More >
June 7, 2009 Dr. Espen Spangenburg and students present papers at 14th International Biochemistry of Exercise conference
Dr. Espen Spangenburg gave a talk on "Changes in muscle mass with mechanical load: possible cellular mechanisms" at the 14th International Biochemistry of Exercise conference in Guelph, Canada. At... Read More >
June 2, 2009 New Assistant Dean - Dr. Colleen Farmer
Dr. Colleen Farmer has been chosen Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education of the School of Public Health, effective July 1, 2009. Dr. Farmer will also oversee the operations of our School's... Read More >
