Kinesiology
Definition of Kinesiology: “the academic discipline which involves the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life.”
Consistent with Thomas Jefferson’s ideal that “a strong body makes the mind strong,” the mission of the Kinesiology program is to advance the discovery, development, interpretation, dissemination, and application of knowledge that relates the study and practice of human movement and physical activity to health and well-being.
Academic Offerings
Content Areas and Contacts
- Kinesiology Major: David Edwards, Associate Professor
- Professional Athletic Training Master's Program: Michael Higgins, Professor
- Exercise Physiology: Jason Allen, Professor
- Kinesiology for Individuals with Disabilities: Martin Block, Professor
- Sports Medicine: Susan Saliba, Professor
Department Affiliations
- Exercise and Sport Injury Laboratory
- Exercise Physiology Core Laboratory
- UVA departments of Athletics, Medicine, Orthopedics
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Kinesiology Faculty & Staff
Jason David Allen Professor
Siddhartha Angadi Assistant Professor
Martin E. Block Professor
David A. Edwards Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Program
Abby Fines Assistant Professor
Anne Callen Garrett Kinesiology Department AdministratorEmily J Guy Clinical Research Coordinator
Jay Hertel Chair, Department of Kinesiology, Joe Gieck Professor in Sports Medicine
Michael Higgins Athletic Training Program Director, Professor
Sibylle Kranz Associate Professor , Adjunct Associate Professor in Public Health Sciences
Chris Kuenze Associate Professor
Emily Madrak Assistant Professor
Erin M. Moore Assistant Professor, Clinical Education Coordinator
Jacob E Resch Associate Professor
Corey Rynders Research Assistant Professor
Susan F. Saliba Professor
Ethan Saliba, PT Professor, Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine
Damon Swift Associate Professor
Octavia Wells Administrative Coordinator
Arthur L. Weltman Professor, Department of Kinesiology, Professor, Department of Medicine, Director, Exercise Physiology Core Laboratory