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 of Education
Martin E. Block Professor
David A. Edwards Assistant Professor, General Faculty
Abby Fines Assistant Professor
Anne Callen Garrett Kinesiology Department Administrator
Joe Hart Professor of Education
Jay Hertel Chair, Department of Kinesiology, Joe Gieck Professor in Sports Medicine
Michael Higgins Athletic Training Program Director, Professor of Education
Sibylle Kranz Associate Professor of Education , Adjunct Associate Professor in Public Health Sciences, Chair of the Nutrition Education and Behavior Science Research Interest Group, American Society of Nutrition
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 Associate Athletic Director , Head Trainer
Damon Swift Associate Professor of Education
Arthur L. Weltman Professor, Department of Kinesiology, Professor, Department of Medicine, Director, Exercise Physiology Core Laboratory, 2019-2021 Cavalier's Distinguished Teaching Professor