School of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences

UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences

Welcome

The School of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences at UCF includes the Athletic Training Program, Division of Kinesiology and Division of Physical Therapy. Academic programs in the school lead to a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an Exercise and Sport Physiology Track, a Master of Science in Kinesiology, a Master of Athletic Training, an Anatomical Sciences Graduate Certificate, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and a doctoral-level Applied Exercise Physiology Track.

We’re home to specialized teaching labs and equipment; the Institute of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Science, which has dedicated facilities for research on exercise performance, human physiology and mobility; and community initiatives such as Knights on the Go Café and UCF Go Baby Go!

Our faculty members are recognized for excellence in teaching, scholarship and service in their respective disciplines both at UCF and in the global community. Our students learn to be evidence-based researchers, advocates of best practices, and/or contemporary providers in healthcare settings.

In the News

Two Sisters, One Journey
Physical Therapy

Two Sisters, One Journey

Physical therapy doctoral student Gabrielle “Gabie” Owens ’23 and junior social work student Zoe Owens are often spotted together on the UCF campus where they take classes in the same building,...
UCF Physical Therapy Faculty Inducted as Distinguished Fellows of the National Academies of Practice
Physical Therapy

UCF Physical Therapy Faculty Inducted as Distinguished Fellows of the National Academies of Practice

Clinical associate professors Laurie Neely and Jennifer Tucker ’23PhD have been elected as Distinguished Fellows of the National Academies of Practice (NAP) in physical therapy. Fellowship is an honor extended to those who have...
Research Roundup: Recent Publications By CHPS Faculty Fall 2023
Research

Research Roundup: Recent Publications By CHPS Faculty Fall 2023

Students at the College of Health Professions and Sciences benefit from faculty who conduct research into a broad number of health and wellness topics, discovering new insights and creating innovation...

For additional news, please see the Athletic TrainingKinesiology or Physical Therapy archives.

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