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. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

May 22, 2013 2013 Faculty/Staff Awards Recognize Excellence in Research, Teaching, and Service

At the School of Public Health assembly on May 20, 2013, the 2012-13 faculty and staff awards were presented to recognize dedicated service, innovative teaching and mentoring, outreach to the...  Read More >

May 21, 2013 Celebration of Scholarship

The Department of Kinesiology gathered for its annual Celebration of Scholarship. We enjoyed great food & company and celebrated many accomplishments. We also announced three awards at the event....  Read More >

May 20, 2013 Dean Jane Clark Receives Honorary Doctorate from SUNY Brockport

Dr. Jane E. Clark, professor of kinesiology and dean of the School of Public Health, gave the commencement address for the Spring 2013 graduating class of the College at Brockport, State University...  Read More >

May 8, 2013 Congrats to Eric Anson!

Ann G. Wylie Dissertation Fellowships are one-semester awards intended to support outstanding doctoral students who are in the final stages of writing their dissertation. Congrats to Eric Anson for...  Read More >

May 6, 2013 Dr. Ana Palla-Kane presented at the International Conference on Education

Dr. Ana Palla-Kane presented at the International Conference on Education promoted by CRIFPE (The Inter-university Research Center on Training and the Teaching Profession) in Montreal,...  Read More >

April 26, 2013 Dapeng Chen has been awarded a Graduate Student Summer Research Fellowship for Summer 2013

Congratulations to Dapeng Chen for being awarded a Graduate Student Summer Research Fellowship for Summer 2013 from the Graduate...  Read More >