Abigail Walwro named kinesiology program marshal
Abigail served as a first-year peer assistant, new student orientation presenter, and student panelist for the College of HHD, and volunteered at the Center for Fitness and Wellness at Penn State and the Mid-State Literacy Council.
Leading Physiology Forward
Kinesiology faculty member Lacy Alexander has been named 2025–26 president-elect of the American Physiological Society, recognizing her leadership and impact in advancing physiology research.
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.
Learn moreThrough hands-on experience with the Penn State Justice and Safety Institute and Deputy Sheriff Training Academy, Justin Lee is using the knowledge from his courses to help train deputy candidates while building real-world skills in fitness instruction and performance.
