IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH ACTIVITY & SPORT

From how movement and function impact our individual health to how physical activity and sport can benefit our communities, research at the School of Kinesiology is addressing a wide range of complex issues that affect us all throughout our lives.

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Research Areas

Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation

Movement for Health & Well-Being

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Childhood Physical Activity & Development

Dr. Leah Robinson (center) with students and kids at the Towsley Children's House

Community Impact

The Business of Sport

Labs & Centers

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Healthy Aging After Cancer Laboratory

We strive to help every person thrive after cancer

Center for Race & Ethnicity in Sport

Illuminating and addressing the implications of race and ethnicity in sport to advance theory and improve practice

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Translational Physical Activity Laboratory

Implementing physical activity interventions for people with chronic conditions

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Faculty Interests

Adam Lepley, PhD, ATC

Lab:

Performance, Rehabilitation & Injury Management through Exercise (PRIME) Lab

Neural Excitability, Neuromuscular Control, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury and Reconstruction, Biomechanics, Muscle Inhibition

Marisol Villagomez, MS

Integrated multicultural marketing, sports marketing, relationship management

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Angela Fong, PhD

Lab:

Exercise & Health Behavior In Oncology Laboratory

Developing, implementing, and evaluating interventions that promote physical activity among female cancer survivors from historically marginalized communities

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