About Us
Message from the Dean
Our faculty are engaged in a wide range of study, from the role of neuromuscular systems in controlling movement to the business of managing sport facilities; from ways to prevent sports injuries to new directions in physical education. The common thread that brings us together is the study of human movement.
Our web pages are intended to bring you a capsule look at Kinesiology: faculty's interests and backgrounds, undergraduate and graduate course information and opportunities for collaborative learning. Whether you are a first year or transfer student, a prospective graduate student, a curious parent or a colleague from another discipline, we welcome your interest and look forward to exploring opportunities with you.
Beverly D. Ulrich
Professor and Dean of Kinesiology
About Kinesiology
Kinesiology is the study of human movement from a variety of perspectives, including biochemistry, psychology, neurophysiology, sociology, developmental motor control, sport business and marketing concepts, and the mechanics of motion. Kinesiologists study the teaching and learning of motor skills. Such aspects of movement can be examined from birth to old age, and in injury or diseased conditions.
Today Kinesiology enrolls over 850 undergraduate and graduate students, combining the advantages of a close-knit, small school community while drawing upon all of the resources of the larger University. The unit has its own Office of Student Services, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Center for Global Opportunities, as well as a staff supporting a variety of work groups. Yet the Division also enjoys close collaborative relationships with Medicine, Business, Engineering, Education, Public Health, and LS&A.
Enrollment
Undergraduate. Kinesiology has the fourth largest undergraduate enrollment at U-M.
The application rate is rising more rapidly than the U-M's overall, and
applicant selectivity is 44% (second most selective on campus). In Fall 2007, 810 undergraduates enrolled.
Graduate. The graduate program has experienced rapid growth in the past ten years, including a seven-fold increase in fully funded doctoral students. The Masters and PhD programs have also become highly selective, with 41.4% and 27.8% selectivity rates, respectively. In 2007-08 the graduate program had 23 Master’s degree students and 29 full–time, fully funded Doctoral students.
Graduate Applicant Chart >>>
Faculty
Kinesiology faculty come from a rich variety of backgrounds and are leaders in their fields. They include:
Currently Kinesiology faculty members are Principal Investigators on federal awards from NIH, NSF, and CDC, as well as on grants from a number of foundations (including the American Diabetes Association, Robert C. Atkins Foundation, NFL Charities, Arthritis Foundation Michigan Chapter, and the Gustavus and Louise Pfeiffer Research Foundation). Many serve as editors or on editorial boards of highly regarded professional journals.
- 23 full-time tenure-line research faculty
- 6 clinical/teaching faculty
- 21 part-time lecturers
- 18 graduate student instructors
- 12 graduate student research assistants
- 10 post-doctoral scholars
Staff
Twenty eight full-time staff support the Division of Kinesiology in unit administration, finance and human resources, student academic and career services, international studies, research administration, the graduate program, facilities, computing services, development, and alumni and external relations. An additional 38 staff members support research in various Kinesiology labs and research centers.
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Departments
U-M Kinesiology offers four majors: Athletic Training, Movement Science, Physical Education, and Sport Management.
 Athletic Training. The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) prepares undergraduate students to become allied health professionals in the field of athletic training through its nationally accredited major. Through a combination of formal classroom instruction and a variety of clinical experiences, students are provided with exceptional professional preparation, which includes education in the following content areas:
| Risk management and injury prevention |
General medical conditions and disabilities |
| Pathology of injuries and illnesses |
Pharmacology |
| Clinical examination and diagnosis |
Psychosocial intervention and referral |
| Acute care of injury and illness |
Health care administration |
| Nutritional aspects of injury and illness |
Professional development and responsibilities |
| Therapeutic modalities |
Therapeutic exercise |
Graduates of the ATEP go on to become athletic trainers in secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional sports programs, sports medicine clinics, as well as in corporate and industrial settings. It is also common for students to pursue graduate degrees in athletic training or go on to pursue other medical career paths, such as medicine and physical therapy.
 Movement Science. MVS students learn from world-renowned leaders in exercise physiology, motor control, and biomechanics faculty about human movement, including behavioral, biological and mechanical factors. Although humans are the primary focus, study of animal and mathematical models are also embraced. Students participate in a wealth of research opportunities, including the Movement Science Honors Program. Graduates go on to medical school, dental school, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, public health, and research.
_150.jpg) Physical Education.
The Physical Education program offers students extensive preparation in education courses leading to K-12 certification. The curriculum is guided by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education Content Standards for Beginning Physical Education Teachers. Students learn how to communicate to students of varying ages, abilities and backgrounds the psychomotor, psychosocial and cognitive aspects of physical education. Although PE majors tend to pursue teaching at elementary and secondary schools, they also go to graduate school, become exercise and fitness leaders and coaches.
 Sport Management.
This program familiarizes students with the diverse aspects of sport management, including:
- organizational strategy and behavior;
- promotion and marketing;
- finance and economics;
- ethical and legal issues;
- media; and
- research methods
Graduates of the program hold management positions (including marketing and promotion aspects of the industry) in professional, collegiate, and interscholastic sports; in campus and community programs; and as sports information and communication specialists. The SM field experience and internship programs provide students with practical work experience that often lead to career opportunities. Alumni include:
- Vice-President, Toledo Mudhens
- Senior Director of Marketing, New York Mets
- Vice President and General Counsel, Phoenix Coyotes
- Community Relations Coordinator, Washington Capitals
- Co-Founder and CEO, Clutch Media and Marketing, New York
- Marketing Manager, ESPN, New York
- Senior VP, Corporate Development, Nashville Predators
- Public Relations Manager, PGA of America
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Research
For nearly a decade Kinesiology has shown tremendous growth in external research funding (click on chart, right), even in an era of intensive competition for federal dollars.
Centers and Laboratories
Financials
FY08 General Fund Budget: $8.8 million
General Fund Budget Allocation chart
FY 2007 Revenue Distribution chart >>>
Expenditures (FY 2007):
All Funds: $13.2 million
Federal Grants/Contracts: $2.3 million
Non-Federal Grants/Contracts: $4.1 million
Endowments (market value): $3.9 million
Facilities
Kinesiology's classrooms, offices, and laboratories are housed in 64,291 square feet in three buildings:
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Observatory Lodge
1402 Washington Heights
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2013
map, floorplans
- Central Campus Recreation Building
(CCRB)
401 Washtenaw Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2214
map, floorplans
- Health Management Research Center
(HMRC)
1015 E. Huron Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1689
map, lab page
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Angell Scholar Rebecca Edgeworth, Kinesiology Dean Beverly Ulrich, and U-M President Mary Sue Coleman cut the ribbon at the Observatory Lodge Grand Opening, April 3, 2008. |
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Information Technology
Kinesiology is supported by Kin-Help, a work group of three full-time technicians knowledgeable about office and laboratory machines and applications. Besides maintaining a division-wide networking infrastructure, Kin-Help consults with faculty and staff on purchases, instruction, and classroom AV use.
Resources include a large-format poster printer, scanners, color laser printer, and a Faculty Work Station for those needing access to software or equipment not provided at their individual work area.
Equipment available for loan includes laptops, portable LCD projectors, a camcorder, and digital camera.
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