Department of Physical Therapy & Kinesiology | UMass Lowell

Gain Experience for a Meaningful Career

Erik Swartz, chair of the Department of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology, welcomes you to UMass Lowell.

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

12/23/2020 Featured Story

Wonder Kin: Drezeks Make the Grade at UML

Wonder Kin: Drezeks Make the Grade at UML

Siblings Abby and Ben Drezek are wrapping up parallel student-athlete careers at UMass Lowell that are almost unparalleled in terms of all-around success.

12/23/2020 Featured Story
11/16/2020 Featured Story

Exercise Science Majors Earn Kudos for Research

Exercise Science Majors Earn Kudos for Research

Four current and former exercise science majors won praise at a conference for their research on a heart rate finger sensor – and honors student Andreas Himariotis carried off the top undergraduate prize.

11/16/2020 Featured Story
6/1/2020 Department News

UMass Lowell's B.S. in Exercise Science Among Most Affordable

UMass Lowell's B.S. in Exercise Science Among Most Affordable

UMass Lowell’s Bachelor’s in Exercise Science has been named to the Great Value Colleges' ranking of the 50 Most Affordable Bachelor’s in Kinesiology for 2020.

6/1/2020 Department News
4/3/2020 Featured Story

UML Donates Protective Gear to Health Care and Emergency Response Workers

UML Donates Protective Gear to Health Care and Emergency Response Workers

The Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences and the Kennedy College of Sciences donated face shields, masks, gowns, eyewear, gloves and more to local health and first responders on the front lines of fighting the coronavirus.

4/3/2020 Featured Story

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