The UNCG Department of Kinesiology is committed to innovative discovery with implications for the discipline and practitioners through research studies led by our faculty and through the direct involvement of our undergraduate students, graduate students, and community partners.
Research Groups
Our research programs function as Research Groups, with faculty who are diversely trained coming together to address common questions. Information about each Research Group, including the faculty associated with the Group, degrees and concentrations offered through their faculty, and each lab is below:
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. Louisa Raisbeck, Dr. Christopher Rhea, Dr. Scott Ross, Dr. Randy Schmitz, Dr. Sandy Shultz, Dr. Donna Duffy
Degrees offered: MS and PhD in Kinesiology
Concentrations: Applied Neuromechanics, Motor Behavior
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ANRL BAT MBIntroduction: 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: MS and PhD in Kinesiology
Concentrations: Community Youth and Sport Development (CYSD)
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CYSDIntroduction: 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: MS and PhD in Kinesiology
Concentrations: Exercise Physiology
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CM EPR E2Introduction: 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: MS and PhD in Kinesiology
Concentrations: Curriculum and Pedagogy Studies in Physical Education
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PKIntroduction: 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. Erin Reifsteck, Dr. Jaclyn Maher, Dr. Adam Berg, Dr. Eric Drollette
Degrees offered: MS and PhD in Kinesiology
Concentrations: Sport and Exercise Psychology
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PAC SPPA PALWIntroduction: 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. Pam Brown, Dr. Diane Gill, Dr. Erin Reifsteck, Dr. Michael Hemphill, Dr. Ben Dyson
Degrees offered: EdD in Kinesiology
Concentrations: EdD in Kinesiology (interdisciplinary)
If you are interested in signing up to participate in a research study, see our current study recruitment page here.
If you are a scholar interested in collaborating in one of our ongoing or upcoming research studies, contact the lead investigator for the following research studies below.
Our department is dedicated to contributing valuable research to the field. For a list of recent publications authored by our faculty and students, visit our News page.