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 3, 2009 Russell Rosenberg presents at GAIT
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 >
November 1, 2009 PESO raises $3.6K for the American Heart Association with "Hoops"
The Physical Education Student Organization (PESO) raised a record $3,600 for the American Heart Association with their annual Hoops for Heart event. Lindsay Rienks (PESO co-president)raised $1,029... Read More >
October 30, 2009 Kathleen Perret presents at GAIT
Kinesiology student Kathleen Perret will present her poster presentation titled "Power Knee shows improved knee and ankle powers in step up task" at GAIT 2010. Abstract: Over 1000 amputations have... Read More >
October 23, 2009 Lyndsey Wilson honored as a Phillip Merrill Scholar
Lyndsey Wilson, senior Kinesiological Sciences major, was honored as a University Phillip Merrill Scholar at the program's luncheon today. Merrill scholars identify and honor their K-12 and... Read More >
October 15, 2009 Dr. Contreras-Vidal gives research seminar at the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) in Washington D.C.
Associate Professor Contreras-Vidal gave a talk entitled "Breaking the neural code: Non-invasive decoding of hand movement with applications to BCI/BMI research" at the National Rehabilitation... Read More >
