Department of Physical Therapy & Kinesiology | UMass Lowell

Gain Experience for a Meaningful Career

The UMass Lowell Department of Physical Therapy & Kinesiology prepares students for meaningful careers helping people:

Restore physical function and performance
Prevent physical injury and disease
Promote physical wellness

What Do You Want to Study?

Exercise Science Learn about the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science.
Physical Therapy Read more about the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Research Enhancing the well-being and quality of life of humans.

Department News

1/4/2019 Featured Story

How to Stick with an Exercise Program Beyond January

How to Stick with an Exercise Program Beyond January

Assistant Teaching Prof. Kyle Coffey shares his tips on how to stay motivated to exercise for the long term.

1/4/2019 Featured Story
8/30/2018 Featured Story

Back in Motion: PT Prof. Advises on Easing Back Pain

Back in Motion: PT Prof. Advises on Easing Back Pain

Clinical Assoc. Prof. Edgar Torres of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology lends advice on how to keep our backs healthy to prevent lower back pain.

8/30/2018 Featured Story
4/24/2018 Featured Story

‘Exercise is Medicine’ Supports Students’ Well-being

‘Exercise is Medicine’ Supports Students’ Well-being

A collaboration between Campus Recreation, the Wellness Center and the Exercise Physiology department, the Exercise is Medicine program teaches students how exercise can improve their overall well-being by providing them with 16 personal training sessions – free of charge.

4/24/2018 Featured Story
2/2/2018 Featured Story

Researcher Headed to Winter Olympics

Researcher Headed to Winter Olympics

Alexandre Lopes, associate professor of physical therapy, is conducting research, blogging and posting photos about his experiences at the XXIII Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea.

2/2/2018 Featured Story

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