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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Jason David Allen ProfessorSiddhartha Angadi Assistant ProfessorMartin E. Block ProfessorDavid A. Edwards Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate ProgramAbby Fines Assistant ProfessorAnne Callen Garrett Kinesiology Department AdministratorJay Hertel Chair, Department of Kinesiology, Joe Gieck Professor in Sports MedicineMichael Higgins Athletic Training Program Director, ProfessorSibylle Kranz Associate Professor , Adjunct Associate Professor in Public Health SciencesChris Kuenze Associate ProfessorEmily Madrak Assistant ProfessorErin M. Moore Assistant Professor, Clinical Education CoordinatorJacob E Resch Associate ProfessorCorey Rynders Research Assistant ProfessorSusan F. Saliba ProfessorEthan Saliba, PT Professor, Associate Athletic Director for Sports MedicineDamon Swift Associate ProfessorArthur L. Weltman Professor, Department of Kinesiology, Professor, Department of Medicine, Director, Exercise Physiology Core Laboratory