Degrees
Read More About Stephanie PalmerIt’s a true joy to help people develop the knowledge and skills that empower them to live healthy, active lives. The most satisfying aspect of my career (so far) has been helping children become skillful, confident movers.
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!
Movement Science graduates go on to work in different health-related disciplines, such as medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physical rehabilitation, and biomedical research.
Our MVS labs examine how physical activity affects our bodies and minds, how technology can enhance our bodies' performance and function, and how movement can improve the lives of children and adults with and without physical disabilities.