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Kinesiology

Tackle chronic disease. Champion fitness. Study the science of human movement and prepare for a career that improves lives.

Research

Faculty, students, and staff in the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health study all aspects of health, rehabilitation, and human movement across the lifespan. Faculty Research Highlights summarizes some of these projects. Other research exploration includes:

Research Areas

  • Lifespan physical activity

  • Community health

  • Rehabilitation counseling

  • Disability

  • Well-being & inclusion

  • Physical culture & education

  • Pedagogy

  • Human factors

  • Human performance

Research Labs

Aging and Diversity Lab
Dr. Andiara Schwingel

Adult Development, Adaptation, & Technology Laboratory (AdaptLab)
Dr. Shannon Mejía

Body Composition and Nutritional Neuroscience Laboratory
Dr. Naiman Khan

Disability Participation & Quality of Life Research Laboratory
Dr. Laura Rice

Exercise Immunology
Dr. Jeff Woods

Exercise Psychology
Dr. Neha Gothe

Exercise Psychophysiology
Dr. Steve Petruzzello

Exercise Technology & Cognition Laboratory
Dr. Sean Mullen

Health Promotion and Rehabilitation Laboratory
Dr. Chung-Yi Chiu

Human Factors & Aging Laboratory
Dr. Wendy Rogers

Kinesmetrics
Dr. Weimo Zhu

Laboratory for Emotion and Stress Assessment
Dr. Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo

Mobility and Fall Prevention Research Laboratory
Dr. Manuel Hernandez

Molecular Muscle Physiology
Dr. Marni Boppart

Nutrition and Exercise Performance Research Group
Dr. Nicholas Burd

Pedagogical Qualitative Research Laboratory
Dr. Kim Graber, Dr. Amy Woods

Physical Activity and Neurocognitive Health Laboratory
Dr. Dominika Pindus

Rehabilitation Engineering and Research Lab
Dr. Yih-Kuen Jan

Renal and Cardiovascular Disease Research Laboratory
Dr. Ken Wilund

Work and Disability Research Group
Dr. David Strauser