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.
November 17, 2009 Congratulations to graduate student Gina Many - a winning poster at Bioscience Day
Gina Many, a masters student in the Department of Kinesiology (advisor: Dr. James Hagberg) won third prize in the poster competition in the 2009 Bioscience Research & Technology Day held at the... Read More >
November 14, 2009 Dr. Shim gives keynote lecture at Baltimore Life Scientists Association
Dr. Jae Kun Shim gave a keynote lecture at the 2009 Baltimore Life Scientists Association at Johns Hopkins Medical Institution. Dr. Shim's talk was entitled, "Motor Synergies: The coordinative... Read More >
November 14, 2009 Dr. Palla-Kane gives a lecture in Brazil
Dr. Ana Palla-Kane gave a workshop and lecture on "Physical Education for All: Strategies in the United States to include students with disabilities in physical education" at the annual meeting of... Read More >
November 13, 2009 Eric Anson presents at GAIT 2010
Kinesiology graduate student Eric Anson will present his poster presentation, "VISUAL FEEDBACK TO IMPROVE POSTURAL CONTROL DURING LOCOMOTION IN THE HEALTHY ELDERLY" at GAIT 2010. Abstract:... Read More >
November 3, 2009 Russell Rosenberg presents at GAIT 2010
Kinesiology student Russell Rosenberg will present his poster presentation, "Visual Feedback During Locomotion" at GAIT 2010. Abstract: Visual feedback has been shown to reduce body sway during... Read More >
