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.

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7/9/2019 Press Release

Research Tackles Head Injuries in Youth Football

Research Tackles Head Injuries in Youth Football

An athletic training method shown to reduce head injuries in high school football will be rolled out in Hawaii next week through an $800,000 grant to the UMass Lowell researcher who designed the system.

7/9/2019 Press Release
5/3/2019 Featured Story

ROTC Cadets Get Nutrition, Exercise Help from Health Sciences Students

ROTC Cadets Get Nutrition, Exercise Help from Health Sciences Students

UMass Lowell Air Force ROTC Commander Jesse Jaramillo partnered with Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences faculty to deliver nutrition and exercise science education, counseling and training for cadets.

5/3/2019 Featured Story
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

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