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KINESIOLOGY & APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY

Welcome to Kinesiology and Applied Physiology

Ranked 7th of all programs in the country by the National Academy of Kinesiology, Kinesiology is one of the fastest growing disciplines in the U.S.! Whether you are just starting your study of kinesiology or are seeking the expertise to advance the field as a scientist or clinician, we offer a collaborative culture to learn and pursue rigorous research that has immediate impact on the health of society. Our faculty is committed to the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge, the training of the next generation of scholars and ultimately translating our research/education to improve the human condition.

 

Explore Our Programs

We provide students with a collaborative culture to learn and pursue rigorous research that has an immediate impact on the health of society.

Human Physiology (BS)

Kinesiology (BS)

Sports Health (BS)

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Applied Physiology (PhD)

Biomechanics & Movement Science (PhD)

Athletic Training (MS)

Clinical Exercise Physiology (MS)

Exercise Science (MS)

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Exercise Science Minor

Strength & Conditioning Minor

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UD Speed Geezers “Shake it Off” through Parkinson’s exercise class: youtube.com/watch?v=4ez1MRT9pw8

EVENTS

KAAP NEWS
  • UD field hockey player Izzy Rothwell, stands on one foot on a mat while Tom Buckley, professor of kinesiology and applied physiology, also stands on one foot facing her, demonstrating baseline concussion testing.

    A game-changing tool

    April 16, 2025 | Written by Amy Cherry
    A University of Delaware AI-powered model, made possible through a collaboration between the College of Health Sciences and the College of Engineering, predicts post-concussion injury risk in college athletes.
  • UD top-ranked graduate degree programs

    April 08, 2025 | Written by UDaily Staff
    U.S. News & World Report names University of Delaware graduate degree programs, including #1 ranked Physical Therapy and #32 ranked Speech-Language Pathology in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, among the best in the nation.
  • Patterson named Alumni Distinguished Professor

    April 01, 2025 | Written by Amy Cherry
    Freda Patterson, associate dean of research for the College of Health Sciences, was named an Alumni Distinguished Professor. Her appointment is effective April 1, 2025.
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UD preps athletic training students for NFL internships: youtube.com/watch?v=U5YZ-IM5iik

Featured Program

The University of Delaware had two female athletic training students interning for NFL teams – the New York Jets and Los Angeles Rams – during the summer of 2019. The UD Athletic Training department in the College of Health Sciences has had students accepted to NFL internships for years, but female ATs as NFL interns are on the rise. To top it off, UD has nine current athletic trainers working for NFL teams. Those alumni have been critical in helping to provide internship opportunities for current students.