Kinesiology Student Organization (KSO)
This organization's goal is to help Kinesiology students succeed in school and beyond, and to enhance the sense of community within the Kinesiology department. Members will both help plan and attend Kinesiology-related social events, community service events, and career development events (e.g. speakers, workshops) to learn more about their field and build stronger relationships with each other, faculty, and alumni. New members are always welcome!
For more information, please visit our website: http://umdkso.webs.com/ or contact us as ksoumd@gmail.com
Some Upcoming Events:
- Socials like pick up soccer games and a "Queso for K-SO" cheese party for kines majors
- MCAT information session
- Guest Speaker Events
- Volunteer Opportunities with KEEN, Blood Drives in SPH, and more
- Relay For Life
- Salsa Dancing
- Fun Spring Event for Local Children
- Fundraisers
- Study Groups
- Much More!!
Join us on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/umdknes/
Pre-Physical Therapy Association (PPTA)
The Pre-Physical Therapy Association is a student organization that is directed towards students who are seeking a career or are interested in physical therapy. This organization is designed to prepare students for entrance into a professional curriculum for Physical Therapy at institutions that offer professional advanced degrees. Our goal is to be an effective organization that guides its members to become competitive candidates for PT school. We prepare our members by organizing meetings regarding GREs, PT school applications, resumes, community service, different paths in the PT field, plus much more.
- To join please email: umdprepta@gmail.com
Phi Alpha Epsilon (PAE)
Phi Alpha Epsilon (PAE) is a local honorary society open to undergraduate and graduate students in Family Studies, Health, Kinesiology, & Physical Education.The organization was founded in the fall of 1952 by students and faculty of the college that would recognize academic achievement and promote professional development. Members make a commitment to provide service to the college, university, and community.
Students are invited to join PAE after they have achieved junior standing and have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and a minimum of 24 credits at UMD.
School of Public Health
To view additional infomation about all of the student groups hosted within the School of Public Health, or information about creating a new student group, please visit the Student Engagement page.
Bringing Poetry Down to Earth (BPDE)
The BPDE mission is to provide a hybridized (both creating and presenting) poetry group to students within the School of Public Health. Our down to earth atmosphere allows students to share their passions and interests in an educational environment that embraces diverse poetry styles.
We aspire to collaborate and educate our fellow students to become better Public Health Professionals through understanding alternative styles of self-expression and communication. Through this vision, we strive towards the betterment of ourselves and our local community through education, skill development, and service.
Club enABLE
Club enABLE is a group of University of Maryland students aiming to support and interact with the developmental disabilities community in and around the College Park area.
Family Science Undergraduate Honors Program
Family Science Student Advisory Committee
Global Public Health Scholars
Gymkana
Healthy Futures Program
Kinesiology Honors Program
Maryland Council on Family Relations
MCFR, the University of Maryland affiliate of the National Council on Family Relations, focuses on issues that are relevant to families. MCFR provides a forum for students and professionals in the fields of family research, therapy, education, health, and policy to share in the development and dissemination of knowledge about families and family relationships. MCFR establishes professional standards and works to promote family well-being. MCFR is dedicated to improving the quality of family while embracing the cultural diversity at the University of Maryland and in a wider context.
Phi Upsilon Omicron (Phi U)
Public Health Without Borders (PHWB)
Students Engaged in Public Health (SEIPH)
The Vent Room
The Vent Room is a safe place for SPH students to gather together to focus on personal empowerment, self-motivation, and mental and emotional health. Our focus is to encourage one another so that we can make the world a better place. By dreaming BIG and working together we can achieve our wildest dreams and pay it forward by helping the next generation of young leaders. SPH Students will have a safe space to share their stories, connect with each other, spread love, happiness, and support to underprivileged children in Prince George’s County.