UW-Madison Department of Kinesiology

Great work from our OT students!

Today, our students celebrated their hard work and the completion of their first Fieldwork placement in Adult Disabilities.

Thank you to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program for bringing PT, OT, and SLP together to make Dewane Neurorehabilitative Pro Bono Clinic. The clinic treats underserved or un(der)insured patients who need physical, occupational, and speech therapy interventions in neurological rehabilitation.

Each week, students take their growing knowledge to apply to clinical treatment sessions with real clients, right here in our classrooms.

It is an honor to touch the hearts of those in need alongside our neighboring disciplines. From 1 client and 4 PT students in 2012, to our many students and faculty having a lasting impact on our Madison community today. 👏Congratulations to this team of future clinicians!

Congratulations to our UW-Madison Occupational Therapy Program Clinical Associate Professor Dan Rortvedt on being awarded a Brittingham Wisconsin Trust gift to help support and fund the Winnow Center for Poetry & Occupation which was founded by Dr. Rortvedt.

Check out this article featuring Dr. Dave Bell discussing youth sports specialization.

When should kid athletes specialize in a sport? Use yourself as a guide Playing multiple sports and delaying when to choose one isn't the only path. Here's how to make the individual (and emotional) decision to specialize.

Meet Dr. Luis Columna!

We're kicking off a new series to take you behind-the-scenes with the School of Education community! Meet Luis Columna, a UW-Madison Department of Kinesiology professor who researches families and movement. No matter what he is doing, Luis brings a positive, contagious energy that you'll want to be around!

Kinesiology Professor Dave Bell, helped to develop The Wisconsin Sport Specialization Questionnaire (WISSQ), congratulations Dr. Bell!

Kinesiology faculty member David Bell helps create new youth sport specialization measurement tool - School of Education Kinesiology faculty member David Bell helps create new youth sport specialization measurement tool November 4, 2025 By Laurel White A School of Education faculty member recently helped develop the first validated tool to measure youth sport specializati...

Great stuff from our own Dr. Andreae!

Study from UW–Madison's Andreae shows how telehealth could combat diabetes in rural Wisconsin - School of Education Study from UW–Madison's Andreae shows how telehealth could combat diabetes in rural Wisconsin November 6, 2025 By Laurel White A telehealth program that includes wellness videos and group discussions could help rural families in Wisconsin and elsewhere ...

Great things are happening in our OT program!

'Trailblazers in Motion': New virtual history exhibit showcases UW–Madison women in physical education - School of Education ‘Trailblazers in Motion': New virtual history exhibit showcases UW–Madison women in physical education September 3, 2025 By Laurel White In 1889, Clara Ballard arrived at UW–Madison from Boston's Allen School of Gymnastics. Her arrival heralded a new er...

Congratulations Janet!

Department of Kinesiology faculty member appointed interim vice provost for teaching and learning - School of Education Janet Branchaw, a physiologist by training and tenured faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology, will serve as interim vice provost for teaching and learning at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a position previously held by interim Provost Jo...

Great things from our Occupational Therapy doctoral students!