Kinesiology brings together people who study human physical activity from a variety of perspectives and at many levels of analysis. From molecules, genes, neurons, muscles of an individual performer, to sport in society, and the study of groups that promote and educate others about physical activity, the University of Maryland's Department of Kinesiology is unique in its depth and breadth.
June 30, 2008 Jane Clark discusses motor skills in babies for Terp Magazine
Jane Clark, professor and chair of Kinesiology, discusses her studies in posture control and balance in babies in Terp Magazine. "My research is focused on how the brain connects to the muscles to... Read More >
June 30, 2008 Kinesiology Professors talk about aging for Terp Magazine
Terp Magazine featured several Kinesiology professors on the story "Strong at Any Age". Dr. Jim Hagberg discusses his early work and the way that it directs his current research. Dr. Ben Hurley... Read More >
June 19, 2008 Trent Bradberry finalist in IEEE EMBS student paper competition
Congratulations to Trent Bradberry, doctoral student in Bioengineering working with Dr. Jose L. Contreras-Vidal, who was named a finalist in the student paper competition of the IEEE Engineering in... Read More >
June 14, 2008 J.Corey Williams named the 2008-09 Merrill Presidential Scholar
J. Corey Williams, Kinesiological Sciences Honors student (Class of '09) has been named as 2008-09 Merrill Presidential scholar. The Merrill Presidential Scholars Program honors the University of... Read More >
June 14, 2008 David Bates (KNES major) named as HHMI scholar
David Bates, Kinesiological Sciences Honors student (Class of '09), has been named as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute fellow. David is working this summer as an NIH intern and in the fall will... Read More >
