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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Shaping the future of student experiences
December 16, 2024 | Written by Colin HeffingerThrough the CHS Student Advisory Board, students provide key decision-makers with insights to help shape the college experience for generations ahead. -
Changing the Game
December 04, 2024 | Written by Amy CherryKinesiology and Applied Physiology Professor Thomas Kaminski is leading a new study to validate his Get aHEAD Safely in Soccer program for elite youth players aged 11-13. The goal is to improve heading techniques and reduce long-term risks for youth soccer players as U.S. Soccer, the study's funder, seeks to mandate the course for all youth soccer coaches nationwide. -
Foltyn Seminar Defies The Future of Plastic
December 04, 2024 | Written by Colin HeffingerPlastics have become an inevitable part of our daily lives—spanning across food packaging to appliances, medical containers, furniture, and even our vehicles. At the recent Foltyn Seminar, Leo Trasande from New York University examined the impact of plastics on human health and addressed their role in Earth’s future.
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
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