Research
Research in the School of Kinesiology reflects our commitment to scholarly excellence and provides many unique and varied opportunities for faculty and students. Much of our research is interdisciplinary in nature and spans the behavioral, life, physical, and social sciences. Several research centers bring together faculty, graduate and undergraduate students to study health-related issues such as: diabetes and heart failure; movement problems in pediatric and adult populations; and worksite wellness. The Michigan Center for Sport Management focuses on organizational, economic, and business aspects of the sport and physical activity industries. New areas of research in Kinesiology include learning and teaching of motor skills in physical education and the neuromuscular consequences of joint injury.
Our laboratories provide faculty and students with state-of-the-art research facilities which are supported by funding from several external agencies including the:
The Department of Education, through the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, supports a training program for doctoral and postdoctoral students in the area of pediatric disability. Many of our faculty are engaged in collaborative research with other units on campus including: which adds to the richness of our current research activities.
If you are interested in learning more about research in Kinesiology, please contact me, Melissa Gross, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Research.
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