Featured research projects

Research in the Penn State Department of Kinesiology involves many disciplines to understand human movement. Explore some of the current projects that are making a difference in the health and lives of people around the world.

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Do daily work activities affect women's pelvic health?

This study will explore how activities like standing or speaking over the span of a work shift may affect a woman's pelvic health.

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Do daily work activities affect women's pelvic health?

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Understanding society through sport

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Learning how eye movements may help stability

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Personalized support for healthy weight gain in pregnant women

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Understanding and preventing disordered eating among athletes

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How does childhood exercise affect adult levels of physical activity?

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Treating endometriosis and supporting heart health

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Passive calf stretching may help people with poor leg circulation