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Introduction: This Research Group integrates knowledge across the fields of Biomechanics, Motor Behavior, Sports Medicine, and Athletic Training. This collaborative environment prepares practitioners, researchers, and educators to reduce injury risk, return to normal function following injury or disease, and improve health and performance of physically active individuals of all ages.

Faculty: Dr. Derek Monroe, Dr. Louisa Raisbeck, Dr. Scott Ross, Dr. Randy Schmitz, Dr. Sandy Shultz

Labs:

• APPLIED NEUROMECHANICS RESEARCH (ANRL)
• BALANCE ANALYSIS AND TRAINING (BAT)
• MOTOR BEHAVIOR (MB)

Introduction: This Research Group focuses on advanced study in youth development and provides opportunities to further prepare competent, socially responsible physical activity practitioners for work in a variety of youth serving agencies as well as alternative school-based programs.

Faculty: Dr. Tom Martinek, Dr. Michael Hemphill, Dr. Ben Dyson

Degrees offered: M.S. and Ph.D. in Kinesiology

Concentrations: Community Youth and Sport Development (CYSD)

Lab:

• COMMUNITY YOUTH AND SPORT DEVELOPMENT (CYSD)

Introduction: The mission of the UNCG Exercise Physiology Research Group is to promote quality scientific inquiry that encompasses various aspects of performance, health, and well-being, and that can enhance and promote quality of life. Interests of the faculty span from applied functional aspects to subcellular research. 

Faculty: Dr. Laurie Wideman, Dr. Allan Goldfarb, Dr. Jessica McNeil,  Dr. Paul Davis, Dr. Anne Brady,  Dr. Traci Parry

Degrees offered: M.S. and Ph.D. in Kinesiology

Concentrations: Exercise Physiology

Labs:

• CARDIAC METABOLISM (CM)
• EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY RESEARCH (EPR)
• EXERCISE AND ENDOCRINOLOGY (E2)

Introduction: This Research Group focuses on the development and evaluation of innovative physical activity curricula and programs for children, adolescents, and young adults (e.g., physical education curricula in elementary, middle, high schools and colleges).

Faculty: Dr. Ang Chen, Dr. Michael Hemphill, Dr. Ben Dyson

Degrees offered: M.S. and Ph.D. in Kinesiology

Concentrations: Curriculum and Pedagogy Studies in Physical Education

Lab:

• PEDAGOGICAL KINESIOLOGY RESEARCH (PK)

Introduction: This Research Group enhances human development and functioning by acquiring cutting edge knowledge that contributes to the development of the field of Sport and Exercise Psychology. This program integrates theory, research, and practice, and includes the study of cognitive, emotional, psychophysiological, and social factors that influence sport and exercise behaviors, as well as the effects of physical activity on psychological factors.

Faculty: Dr. Jenny Etnier, Dr. Diane Gill, Dr. Jaclyn Maher,  Dr. Derek Monroe, Dr. Erin Reifsteck, Dr. Adam Berg, Dr. Eric Drollette

Degrees offered: M.S. and Ph.D. in Kinesiology

Concentrations: Sport and Exercise Psychology

Labs:

• PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND COGNITION (PAC)
• PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND LIFETIME WELLNESS (PALW)

Introduction: This research group focuses on enhancing professional practice and professional graduate education in kinesiology.  The EdD in KIN program is an interdisciplinary, professional program that addresses issues related to professional development and practice in kinesiology (e.g., physical education, athletic training, health and fitness).

Faculty: Dr. Adam Berg, Dr. Pam Brown, Dr. Eric Drollette, Dr. Ben Dyson, Dr. Diane Gill, Michael Hemphill, Dr. Erin Reifsteck

Degrees offered: Ed.D. in Kinesiology

Concentrations: Ed.D. in Kinesiology (interdisciplinary)