Research
Did you know...
The Department of Kinesiology was ranked No. 1 in research productivity among Big Ten institutions at a meeting of Big Ten deans and directors. The American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education ranked the school third in the area of productivity and ranked the doctoral program seventh in the nation.
The School of HPER supports a wide range of research, some laboratory based and other field based, that revolves around preventive health and wellness. Research is an integral component of the graduate student experience in HPER, and many undergraduates have an opportunity to participate in research as well. Explore the following links to learn more.
Research Programs
Read about the broad range of research activities in the School of HPER, including topics such as factors that contribute to movement science, healthy lifestyle choices and personal health, and environmental issues.
Faculty
Our more than 100 full-time faculty members are internationally known for their research and leadership contributions in the fields of health, kinesiology, and recreation, parks, and tourism.
Human Performance Labs
Researchers in our state-of-the-art human performance laboratories are exploring a broad range of research topics, such as sports nutrition, psychobiological aspects of performance, and neural regulation of goal-directed movements.
Centers and Institutes
Faculty and staff at our diverse centers and institutes are making important contributions to the nation’s health and wellness.
International Cooperation
We have international cooperative agreements with academic institutions across the globe from Brazil, Scotland, and Hungary to India, China, and Australia.
