Curry School of Education | University of Virginia

Undergraduate Program

Graduate Programs:

Adapted Physical Education | Athletic Training/Sports Medicine |

Exercise Physiology | Health and Physical Education

Consistent with Thomas Jefferson's ideal that "a strong body makes the mind strong," the mission of the Kinesiology program is to advance the discovery, development, interpretation, dissemination, and application of knowledge that relates the study of human movement and physical activity to human well-being. As a member of the American Kinesiology Association (AKA), The Faculty are committed to the process of learning that includes four interdependent functions.

• The preparation of caring and committed professional and scholars in physical activity, exercise, sport and rehabilitation who are life-long learners and leaders, able to make critical judgments, and solve difficult problems;

• The generation of knowledge that addresses fundamental and applied research questions and guides professional practice in physical activity, exercise, sport and rehabilitation;

• The design and delivery of physical activity, exercise, sport and rehabilitation opportunities to enhance quality of life; and

• The provision of leadership and service to the University, community, and to professional organizations at the state, national, and international level in physical activity, exercise, sport and rehabilitation.

Academic Degree Programs:

There are four distinct sub-disciplines within the Kinesiology Program: Adapted Physical Education, Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Exercise Physiology, and Health and Physical Education. Each of these sub-disciplines offer masters and doctoral degrees. In addition, the Kinesiology Program offers an undergraduate degree as well as a 5-year BSEd/MT program in health and physical education. Information these programs can be found through the links below.

Bachelor of Science Education

5-Year Bachelor of Science Education / Master of Teaching

Masters Programs

• Adapted Physical Education (Master of Education)
• Athletic Training / Sports Medicine (Master of Education)
• Exercise Physiology (Master of Education)
• Health and Physical Education (Master of Education OR Master of Teaching)

Doctor of Philosophy

• Adapted Physical Education
• Athletic Training / Sports Medicine
• Exercise Physiology
• Health and Physical Education

 

Research Labs:

• Exercise Physiology Lab
• General Clinical Research Center
• Exercise & Sport InjuryLab

People in Kinesiology

Lifetime Physical Activity Program