KINESIOLOGY & APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
Welcome to Kinesiology and Applied Physiology
Ranked 7th of all programs in the country by the National Academy of Kinesiology, Kinesiology is one of the fastest growing disciplines in the U.S.! Whether you are just starting your study of kinesiology or are seeking the expertise to advance the field as a scientist or clinician, we offer a collaborative culture to learn and pursue rigorous research that has immediate impact on the health of society. Our faculty is committed to the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge, the training of the next generation of scholars and ultimately translating our research/education to improve the human condition.
Explore Our Programs
We provide students with a collaborative culture to learn and pursue rigorous research that has an immediate impact on the health of society.
Human Physiology (BS)
Kinesiology (BS)
Sports Health (BS)
Applied Physiology (PhD)
Biomechanics & Movement Science (PhD)
Athletic Training (MS)
Clinical Exercise Physiology (MS)
Exercise Science (MS)
Exercise Science Minor
Strength & Conditioning Minor
UD Speed Geezers “Shake it Off” through Parkinson’s exercise class: youtube.com/watch?v=4ez1MRT9pw8
EVENTS
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Laura A. Carlson appointed UD President
December 09, 2025 | Written by UDaily staffThe University of Delaware Board of Trustees voted to appoint Laura A. Carlson as the institution’s 29th president, effective Jan. 1, 2026. -
Advancing heart health
December 05, 2025 | Written by Amy CherryEvery fall, the University of Delaware research community gathers for a celebration of discovery. The 2025 Cardiovascular Research Symposium, sponsored by UD’s Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in Cardiovascular Health, offers faculty, postdocs, and students a collaborative stage to share breakthroughs that advance our understanding of heart and vascular health. -
Detecting hidden sensory losses
November 19, 2025 | Written by Amy CherryJennifer Semrau, associate professor of kinesiology and applied physiology, is conducting research to detect what stroke survivors struggle to sense to guide personalized recovery.
UD preps athletic training students for NFL internships: youtube.com/watch?v=U5YZ-IM5iik
Featured Program
The University of Delaware had two female athletic training students interning for NFL teams – the New York Jets and Los Angeles Rams – during the summer of 2019. The UD Athletic Training department in the College of Health Sciences has had students accepted to NFL internships for years, but female ATs as NFL interns are on the rise. To top it off, UD has nine current athletic trainers working for NFL teams. Those alumni have been critical in helping to provide internship opportunities for current students.
ADDITIONAL LINKS
Connect
Tower at STAR: 100 Discovery Blvd, Newark, DE 19713 | Health Sciences Complex: 540 S. College Ave, Newark, DE 19713 chs-info@udel.edu Phone: 302-831-1060