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Kinesiology (Exercise Science and Sport Pedagogy)

MADE TO MOVE

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.

Research and Labs

 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY (FITBIT, APPLE WATCH, GARMIN)

Contact Dr. Elroy Aguiar (ejaguiar@ua.edu)

CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LAB (CHAPAL)

Contact Dr. Hayley MacDonald (hvmacdonald@ua.edu) or Dr. Elroy Aguiar (ejaguiar@ua.edu)

 BODY COMPOSITION ASSESSMENT LAB

Contact Dr. Michael Fedewa (mvfedewa@ua.edu)

 STRENGTH AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT LABORATORY (SPA Lab) Contact Dr. Lee Winchester (ljwinchester@ua.edu)

 THERMOREGULATION, EXERCISE, & METABOLIC PHYSIOLOGY LAB  Contact Dr. Jonathan Wingo (jwingo@ua.edu)

The Department of Kinesiology is a member of the American Kinesiology Association.