The mission of the Department of Kinesiology is to disseminate new knowledge across diverse subdisciplines in kinesiology while preparing students for careers in school, community, rehabilitative, health, medical, sport, and athletic settings. Consistent with the vision of The University of Alabama, we have a student-centered faculty committed to high quality teaching, research and service endeavors.
We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in Kinesiology with areas of study focused on Exercise Science and Sport Pedagogy/Physical Education. Housed in Wade Hall, our students and faculty utilize multiple state-of-the-art laboratories and workspaces in the pursuit of their personal and professional goals.
EXERCISE SCIENCE
Undergraduate and/or Graduate
SPORT PEDAGOGY
Graduate
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Undergraduate
You can view our advising team and schedule an appointment here.
RESEARCH & LABS
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LAB (CHAPAL)
Contacts: Dr. Hayley MacDonald (hvmacdonald@ua.edu) and Dr. Elroy Aguiar (ejaguiar@ua.edu)
BODY COMPOSITION ASSESSMENT LAB
Contact: Dr. Michael Fedewa (mvfedewa@ua.edu)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY LAB (FITBIT, APPLE WATCH, GARMIN)
Contact: Dr. Elroy Aguiar (ejaguiar@ua.edu)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORT PEDAGOGY LAB
Contact: Dr. Oleg Sinelnikov (osinelnikov@ua.edu)
STRENGTH AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT (SPA) LAB
Contact: Dr. Lee Winchester (ljwinchester@ua.edu)
TACTICAL PERFORMANCE LABORATORY AT ALABAMA FIRE COLLEGE
Contact: Dr. Lee Winchester (ljwinchester@ua.edu)
UA EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY LAB
Contact: Dr. Dr. Kevin Crombie (kmcrombie@ua.edu)
THERMOREGULATION, EXERCISE, & METABOLIC PHYSIOLOGY (TEMP) LAB
Contact: Dr. Jonathan Wingo (jwingo@ua.edu)
UA MULTISCALE NEUROMECHANICS LAB
Contact: Dr. Timothy Lowe (tlowe1@ua.edu)
NEUROMUSCULAR PHYSIOLOGY LAB FOR HEALTHY AGING
Contact: Dr. Changki Kim (ckim23@ua.edu)
The Department of Kinesiology is a member of the American Kinesiology Association.
PROGRAM COORDINATORS
| Program | Coordinator | |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science – Graduate | Dr. Mark Richardson | mtrichar@ua.edu |
| Exercise Science – Undergraduate | Dr. Kim Shaw | krshaw@ua.edu |
| General Studies in Kinesiology | Dr. Jonathan Wingo | jwingo@ua.edu |
| Sport Pedagogy (Ph.D.) | Dr. Oleg Sinelnikov | osinelnikov@ua.edu |
| Sport Pedagogy (Traditional Class A Physical Education and Alternative Class A Physical Education) | Dr. Elizabeth Woodruff | elizabeth.woodruff@ua.edu |
| Physical Education – Undergraduate | Dr. Elizabeth Woodruff | elizabeth.woodruff@ua.edu |
DEGREES
Bachelor of Science
- Kinesiology – Physical Education (P-12 certification)
- Kinesiology – Exercise Science
- Accelerated Master’s Program (Exercise Science)
Master of Arts
- Kinesiology – Sport Pedagogy (P-12 certification)
- Kinesiology – General Studies
- Kinesiology – Exercise Science
Master of Arts (Alternative Route)
The Alternative Master of Arts degree is aimed at students with an undergraduate degree in a non-teaching field who wish to gain an alternative A certificate which enables them to teach in the public schools.
Doctor of Philosophy
The programs with a lightning bolt are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP). For more information, please go to this link: https://education.ua.edu/student-resources/mapped-standards/ to see certification programs and courses with national teacher/educator certification standards.
FACULTY & STAFF
Benjamin D. Boudreaux
Clinical Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Kinesiology
Brent Hardin
Adapted Athletics Director and Associate Professor of Adapted Sport Pedagogy
Zachary (Zacko) Rightmire
Clinical Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Kinesiology
Margaret Stran
Adapted Athletics Associate Director and Clinical Associate Professor, Kinesiology
Parthasarathi (Partha) Venkatram
Academic Advisor I, Student Services & Kinesiology
Lee Winchester
Director of Graduate Student Success and Associate Professor of Exercise Science, Kinesiology
Elizabeth (Libba) Woodruff
Clinical Associate Professor of Sport Pedagogy, Kinesiology & Student Services
Battogtokh (Togy) Zagdsuren
Clinical Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Kinesiology