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A new program expands access to funded, mentored research experience for third-year kinesiology students.

The School of Education and Human Development's kinesiology program hosted a Wheelchair Takeover: Paralympic Pick-Up event to raise awareness of sports and physical activities available on Grounds for people with disabilities.

With his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, Isaac Henderson will be the third generation in his family to graduate from the UVA School of Education and Human Development.

UVA dietitian Sibylle Kranz shares with parents the latest research on seafood consumption and child growth.

In May, Seungyeon Kim will become a double Hoo when she earns her Master of Science in athletic training, her second kinesiology degree from the UVA School of Education and Human Development.

Professors Natoya Haskins, Mike Lyons and Julia Taylor were recognized for their leadership roles in a state-wide partnership working to address the mental health crisis in Virginia’s schools.

Xavier Thompson is graduating with a Ph.D. in kinesiology and will launch his career as a member of the faculty at Louisiana State University.

Youth-Nex researchers received a grant from the Spencer Foundation to coordinate mental health supports in and out of schools to ensure equitable access for students.

A UVA professor and licensed clinical psychologist says more research is needed to know how best to support students returning to school after seeking mental health care at the emergency department.

Kinesiology researchers hope to identify the optimal dose of physical activity after surgery to reduce early-onset osteoarthritis.