University of Virginia Kinesiology

A look at one of this year's outstanding Kinesiology graduates, Ephraim Bullock.

This Hoo is dancing his way into physical therapy Ballet, faith and physical therapy define this Class of 2026 graduate’s path to a UVA degree.

Here's some great tips on healthy aging from UVA Kinesiology professor Sue Saliba

All groan up: UVA expert explains the sounds of middle age The middle-aged groan is natural as bodies age and muscles weaken, but a UVA School of Education and Human Development expert says there is help.

Professor Martin Block was the keynote speaker at the recent Special Olympics European Sports Conference in Larnaca, Cyprus. His presentation, Pairing Community Sports and Special Olympics, explored how Special Olympics and community sports programs can collaborate to create more opportunities for athletes with disabilities to play and compete in sports they love.

Spooky season meets science! 👻 From gait and jump landing analyses to strength testing, metabolic assessments, and musculoskeletal ultrasound scans, the EASIL Labs team is putting research first - while having a little Halloween fun along the way. 💀💪 Wishing everyone a safe, science-filled Halloween from UVA Kinesiology! 🧡💙 #uva #kinesiology #sportsscience #biomechanics #easillab #strengthtesting #gaitanalysis #jumplanding #metabolicanalysis #ultrasound #musculoskeletal #halloweenvibes #researchlife

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 33rd Annual Mary & Butch Slaughter Lecture today, featuring Dr. Stella Volpe, Professor and Department Head of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech!

A special thank you to Dr. Volpe for sharing her expertise on the prevention of obesity and diabetes across the lifespan, and for bringing such energy, joy, and inspiration to our kinesiology students at every level here at UVA. 💙🧡

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 33rd Annual Mary & Butch Slaughter Lecture today, featuring Dr. Stella Volpe, Professor and Department Head of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech! A special thank you to Dr. Volpe for sharing her expertise on the prevention of obesity and diabetes across the lifespan, and for bringing such energy, joy, and inspiration to our kinesiology students at every level here at UVA. 💙🧡

Important collaborative work between researchers in Kinesiology and the School of Medicine.

UVA researchers find weight-loss drugs don’t substantially improve fitness More studies are needed, but patients should consider adding exercise and ensure adequate protein intake to maximize the benefits, researchers said.

Congratulations to UVA Kinesiology Professor Martin Block for receiving the 2025 Elly D. Friedmann Professional Contribution Award from the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity.

Professor Block Honored for His International Work in Adapted Physical Activity Professor Martin Block is one of only a few recipients from the United States to be honored with this award by the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity.

To All 2025 NATA Conference Attendees, we invite you to attend the UVA Alumni Social!

When: THURSDAY, une 26th 8:00PM - 11:00PM

Where: Orena Sports Bar, 6159 Westwood Blvd., Orlando, FL 32821

We hope to see you there!
Wahoowa!

We had a fantastic time at the American College of Sports Medicine’s 2025 Conference! Our students, faculty, and staff enjoyed reconnecting with colleagues, forming new professional relationships, and showcasing their research. It was exciting to explore current studies, exchange ideas for future projects, and discover innovative technologies driving the field forward.

Thank you to everyone who made this year’s conference such a valuable experience. We look forward to seeing you all at ACSM next year!

Please take a moment to check out some of our amazing department in action! Follow the link below to our Instagram highlight capturing moments from the conference:

ACSM 2025 = @uvakinesiology See Instagram 'ACSM 2025' highlights from UVA Kinesiology ()

Thanks to all who attended the UVA Alumni Social tonight at the 2025 ACSM Conference! We enjoyed seeing everyone.

If anyone has photos they would like to share with us from the event, we would love to see them!

To All 2025 ACSM Conference Attendees, we invite you to attend the UVA Alumni Social!

When: Wednesday, May 28, 7:30-9:30 pm

Where: Wild Leap Atlanta, 125 Ted Turner Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30313

We hope to see you there!
Wahoowa!