Faculty & Research
Archimedes Award
The Xth International Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming Conference was held June 21-24 at the University of Porto in Porto, Portugal. Josh White presented “Ability of Competitive Swimmers to Modify Start Depth is not Dependent on Experience" at the quadrennial swimming conference and received a monetary award for young (under 35) scientists.
The faculty of the Department of Kinesiology engages in research and creative activity in a variety of areas, including the exercise sciences and the social sciences of sport.
Exercise Sciences
The department supports research in exercise physiology, exercise biochemistry, clinical exercise physiology, motor learning, motor control and sport and rehabilitative biomechanics. Additionally, studies involving motor development and the effects of physical activity on special populations have received considerable emphasis.
Over the years, funding for these scholarly activities has included such sources as the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education, the United States Olympic Committee, the Athletic Congress, Lilly Endowment, and the Amateur Athletic Union.
Social Sciences
Faculty and graduate students have presented research reports at various scientific meetings and published papers dealing with various topics in sport as viewed from a social science perspective. [Sport management, pedagogy, sociology]
Artists in modern dance have choreographed and presented a number of different dances and numerous concerts.
The department has been concerned with the dissemination of new knowledge at all levels. Scholars have been invited to present research colloquia at national and international meetings. Graduate students have been successful in obtaining university teaching and postdoctoral research positions following completion of their doctoral programs.
Research and Service Projects
The faculty of the department is involved in numerous research and service projects, such as the Human Performance Laboratories, the Councilman Swimming Center, scientific support services for the United States Olympic Committee, preparation of leadership personnel for the United States Department of Education, preparation of special educators in adapted physical education, funded by the United States Department of Education; and studies of the physical fitness of children, sponsored by corporations and nonprofit agencies.
Faculty
For a list and biographical information about our faculty, please visit our faculty directory.
