Kinesiology
CAHNR Scholars Celebration Honors Student Achievement and the Power of Donor Support
“A scholarship is an investment in a student today, but its impact can carry forward throughout a career and into the communities that student will one day serve”
Powering Parkinson’s Patients
Targeted nutrition may help improve strength, energy and quality of life for Parkinson’s patients
Elaine Choung-Hee Lee Inducted as National Academy of Kinesiology Fellow
The NAK is a member-based organization composed of elected fellows who have made sustained and distinguished contributions to the discipline
UConn Kinesiology Ph.D. Program Ranked No. 1 in Country
The semiannual ranking is primarily based on faculty research productivity and mentorship of doctoral students
On the Ice with Ainsley Svetek
Ainsley Svetek is using her personal experience recovering from injury to inform her graduate studies in kinesiology and help other players get back on the ice safely
Lindsay DiStefano Appointed Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
DiStefano was named interim vice president in October 2025 after serving as associate vice president for research development since 2023
Neck Stiffness Puts Pitchers at Risk of Throwing-Related Injuries
A new UConn study sheds light on the connection between neck mobility and the risk of shoulder and elbow injury in baseball pitchers
UConn Physical Therapy Event Celebrates 75 Years of Impact
On October 3, 2026, alumni joined current students, faculty, and UConn administration to celebrate the Doctor of Physical Therapy program's 75-year-long legacy
UConn Institute for Sports Medicine: The Science of Motion
The data-driven insights help support recovery, enhance performance, and reduce injury risk
The Power of UConn Collaborating for Parkinson’s Disease Patients
UConn Health Parkinson's disease patients like Jose Figueroa are experiencing the power of a UConn-made protein shake being tested by the UConn research team in an FDA clinical study.