Advancing research on how the brain learns complex skills
Kinesiology faculty member Tarkeshwar Singh received a five-year NSF CAREER Award to study how the brain coordinates memory, attention, and movement to learn and perform complex skills.
Doctoral student combines research and mentorship to support the next generation
Penn State Kinesiology doctoral student Paul Ruelos is combining his research in motor learning and rehabilitation with a passion for mentoring undergraduate students and helping them explore diverse career pathways.
Students Explore Sport, Health and Exercise Science in London
Students expanded their understanding of sport, health and exercise science through a two-week study abroad experience in London. The program featured coursework from Brunel University’s Sport, Health, and Exercise Sciences Center, giving students the opportunity to explore global perspectives on human performance while immersing themselves in a new cultural environment.
Childhood exercise may shape lifelong movement
Extra exercise during childhood may make it easier to be active as an adult, according to a new study conducted in birds by researchers Jonas Rubenson and Stephen Piazza.
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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Through her internship at Laurel Medical Solutions, kinesiology graduate Haley Myers gained hands-on experience working with patients and prosthetic equipment, solidifying her decision to pursue a career as a certified prosthetist-orthotist.
