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The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Maryland School of Public Health is ranked #10 in the nation by the National Academy of Kinesiology
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$3.5m NIH grant supports study on strength training and women’s blood pressure
A $3.5 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health will enable research led by the University of Maryland School of Public Health into whether strength training can reduce hypertension in post-menopausal women.
National Academy of Kinesiology ranks UMD Kinesiology in top 10
It’s not a stretch to say the doctoral program of the University of Maryland’s Department of Kinesiology is among the nation’s best.
Two SPH faculty win awards for excellence
Congratulations to two above-and-beyond SPH superstars: On Sept. 9, Melvin Seale and Joanne Klossner each won the Provost’s Excellence Award for Professional Track Faculty, presented at the 43rd Annual University of Maryland Faculty and Staff Convocation.
Events
Accelerated BS+MPH Program Information Sessions
The Accelerated BS+MPH Program allows select students from any of our bachelor's degree programs (Family Health, Global Health, Kinesiology, Public Health Practice, and Public...
2026-09-22T12:00:00
2026-12-15T12:00:00
Graduate Admissions Info Session - Doctoral Programs
Admissions information and Q&A session to answer questions about our Doctoral programs. This event is a great opportunity to learn more about the SPH community, our academic...
2026-11-10T12:00:00
2026-11-10T12:00:00
Explore Career Pathways in Healthcare Administration
Want a Career in Healthcare, But Not Sure You Want to Be a Clinician? You know that healthcare is much bigger than medicine and nursing. This is your chance to hear from early...
2026-11-11T12:00:00
2026-11-11T12:00:00
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Kinesiology focuses on the interdisciplinary study of physical activity and its complex role in human health throughout the lifespan. Take the next step towards your future today.