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KINESIOLOGY & APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY

Welcome to Kinesiology and Applied Physiology

Ranked 7th of all programs in the country by the National Academy of Kinesiology, Kinesiology is one of the fastest growing disciplines in the U.S.! Whether you are just starting your study of kinesiology or are seeking the expertise to advance the field as a scientist or clinician, we offer a collaborative culture to learn and pursue rigorous research that has immediate impact on the health of society. Our faculty is committed to the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge, the training of the next generation of scholars and ultimately translating our research/education to improve the human condition.

 

Explore Our Programs

We provide students with a collaborative culture to learn and pursue rigorous research that has an immediate impact on the health of society.

Human Physiology (BS)

Kinesiology (BS)

Sports Health (BS)

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Applied Physiology (PhD)

Biomechanics & Movement Science (PhD)

Athletic Training (MS)

Clinical Exercise Physiology (MS)

Exercise Science (MS)

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Exercise Science Minor

Strength & Conditioning Minor

UD Speed Geezers “Shake it Off” through Parkinson’s exercise class: youtube.com/watch?v=4ez1MRT9pw8

EVENTS

KAAP NEWS
  • Athletic training alumnus Nate Benjamin wears a zip up hoodie with the Dallas Cowboys star logo on it and holds two different cleats he designed for NFL players in each hand. One is gray  and the other is blue.

    Designing for the pros

    February 04, 2026 | Written by Amy Cherry
    University of Delaware athletic training alumnus Nate Benjamin, who works as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the Dallas Cowboys, is making custom cleats for NFL stars.
  • A final gift

    January 15, 2026 | Written by Amy Cherry
    A rare model for anatomy education, the University of Delaware's Anatomical Gift Program honors donors’ wishes through hands-on learning.
  • Innovating in Motion

    December 15, 2025 | Written by Amy Cherry
    UD’s Big Ideas Challenge advances a novel approach to help people with Achilles tendinopathy keep moving.

UD preps athletic training students for NFL internships: youtube.com/watch?v=U5YZ-IM5iik

Featured Program

The University of Delaware had two female athletic training students interning for NFL teams – the New York Jets and Los Angeles Rams – during the summer of 2019. The UD Athletic Training department in the College of Health Sciences has had students accepted to NFL internships for years, but female ATs as NFL interns are on the rise. To top it off, UD has nine current athletic trainers working for NFL teams. Those alumni have been critical in helping to provide internship opportunities for current students.