Exploring the legacy of Maradona's "Hand of God" goal
In a new article for The Conversation, sport historian Cesar Torres examines why Diego Maradona’s infamous “Hand of God” goal remains one of the most debated moments in sports history 40 years later. His article explores the goal’s lasting cultural significance and the ethical questions it continues to raise.
250 Years of American Sports
A new Q&A with Mark Dyreson, professor of kinesiology and history, discusses the history of sports across the life of the nation.
Women's Bone Health Q&A
Can a handful of prunes each day protect women’s bone health during the transition to menopause? Learn what women can do to maintain healthy bones in a recent Q&A with Kinesiology researcher Mary Jane De Souza.
From Penn State wrestler to motivational speaker
Rohan Murphy ’06, an Exercise Physiology graduate and former Penn State wrestler, has built a nationally recognized career as a youth motivational speaker, inspiring students in more than 40 states. His journey from Rec Hall to auditoriums across the country reflects the lasting impact of a Penn State Kinesiology education.
Kinesiology
Examining Human Movement — and Its Powerful Impact on Health and Well-being
The Department of Kinesiology in Penn State's College of Health and Human Development has built a long-standing reputation of excellence in the study of physical activity, from the basic mechanisms of human movement to the complex dynamics of physical activity in society as a whole.
Undergraduate Program
Undergraduate Program
The central focus of the undergraduate kinesiology program is examining physical activity — ranging from the basic mechanisms of human movement to the complex dynamics of physical activity in the context of human health and well-being.
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Graduate Program
Graduate Program
The graduate program in kinesiology has been ranked as one of the top three programs in the United States by the National Academy of Kinesiology for the last 15 years. Our research and scholarship is internationally prominent in a broad range of research areas within the broader field of kinesiology.
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Research
Research
Kinesiology has a rich history of research, scholarly accomplishments, and scientific training in a wide array of specializations. Our scholarship is pursued from multiple perspectives, i.e., cells to communities, using basic, clinical, social sciences, and humanities methodologies.
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Center for Fitness and Wellness
Center for Fitness and Wellness
Our Center provides health and fitness assessments and wellness education for thousands of Penn State students each year. Assessments include: aerobic capacity, muscle strength and endurance, body composition, flexibility, blood lipid profiles, blood glucose, and blood pressure.
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As a lead personal trainer with Penn State Campus Recreation, Joshua Ukaegbu developed his leadership and coaching skills while helping clients and mentoring fellow trainers. The experience prepared him for a career in personal training, which he is continuing this summer at Camp Winadu before joining Equinox.
