Abby Fines

Abby Fines is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology and the director of the Kinesiology Lifetime Physical Activity (KLPA) program where she manages the 35+ academic courses that equip students with sport-specific knowledge and skills to enjoy a physically active lifestyle. With a background in adaptive physical activity, Abby Fines specializes in sport development for individuals with intellectual, physical, and sensory disabilities at various levels of play and competition. Her research examines how to provide equitable opportunities for participation, particularly for the para athlete, in athletics across school and community settings.

Ph.D., University of Virginia
B.Sc., University of Virginia