We examine how the science of physical activity and the business of sport can be used to improve lives. From preventing and rehabilitating disease and injury to developing organizations that help communities thrive, we’re providing the solutions our world needs to move on to better things.
Academic Programs
Our world-class faculty lead a diverse range of high-impact research, from understanding the role of physical activity in preventing disease to improving mobility in aging and recovering populations, to managing sport facilities and helping athletes stay safe, to improving health and well-being at all stages of life.
Read More About Yoon KimOne of the most meaningful aspects of my work right now is working with our Community Advisory Team and other partners. I have been learning so much about disability advocacy and what it looks like to involve community members (including the populations we study!) in our work to ensure it is respectful and accurate to their lived experiences.
Read More About Rachel Logue CookThe field of kinesiology is so unique because there are so many ways to study movement. You can find people in our school doing just about every kind of research imaginable, and that creates such a collaborative environment.
Read More About Sarah LessilaIt might surprise people to hear that I specifically enjoy working with the older adult population. They have just as much to teach us as we have to teach them!
Read More About Courtney LewisMy favorite thing about SoK is absolutely the people who are here. Our school is a place where people can connect on a smaller scale within a large institution, and it is a place where you can really feel like you belong and are part of something.
